As most of you know, I’ve been sorting/sifting through the stuff of the lives of my folks while trying to get their house in order for sale these past almost 2 years. That said, this post is kindof like how I am – two opposite drives streaming together – sadness for those lost and gone, yet invigorated to actively let those still here on earth know I love them in the here and now…
“Music gives us the space to grieve” Hugh Sung
What we can do in the here and now:
Sorting through items and getting a home ready to sell is a huge responsibility. I commend you for tackling it.
Thank you, Cindy. The good news is that it went under contract within the second week of being put on the market – we close mid-September.
Enjoying reading everyone’s comments here today. Ahem, gorgeous photo! Take care, and just “be” in this process.
Thanks for the the encouragement…sometimes it’s hard to not get ‘absorbed’ by the process – but I am finding my way!
I understand exactly how you feel, Laura. And music is the saving grace, the eternal well of feelings, the voice. Yes, the voice.
Well said, Jennie.
(so sorry for your own recent loss of such a dear friend…)
Great reminder, Laura. I’m confident that your mother and father felt showered with your love when they were alive.
Thank-you, Janis, for that vote of confidence!
Our paths move in different directions, merge and diverge, yet we never travel alone or forget the route taken.
Very timely, Andy. Your comment reminds me of a quote my Ma sent to me in a sweet note shortly before she passed away:
“The moving finger writes, and having written moves on. Nor all thy piety nor all thy wit, can cancel half a line of it.” Omar Khayyam
Love that.
Perfect mini-post to let us know what’s going on in your life. Peace, Laura.
Thanks for stopping by, Irene…glad to know my post ‘made sense’ even if it was short.
Hi Laura,
Oh, I know so well the process you are going through. Both of my parents had lived through WWI and my mom was a pack rat. I had to clean out their house of 50+ years and it is a huge job. All the emotions of sorting through items from childhood and memories that are precious. {{Hugs}} to you! And I agree, it is vital that we relish and enjoy the people we love NOW. We never know how long we will be able to do so. Happy Friday! ~smile~ Roseanne
And yet, the process is strangely cathartic, too.
Thank you for your understanding comment, Roseanne – happy weekend!
What a lovely perspective, Laura. The quote, the song, so perfect together.
Thank you, Deborah.
What a true statement, Laura! (Perfect song for this too.)
I remember my cousins, and I talking at our grandmother’s funeral. We hadn’t seen each other in many years. And there we were, meeting at a funeral. 🙁
My mom has always said, “Give me my flowers while I’m alive.” Such good advice!
Wise woman, your mom…
Haha. That’s a walk down memory lane
Glad to walk down it with you, Mary!
Agree! And how funny to see an old pic of James Taylor!
🙂