Next stage  by brigette

Next stage

Yesterday we sorted through mums clothes and personal things
At the time it was easier than I anticipated... until I arrived home with stuff to take to hospice and throw out (taking these things made it easier for dad...)
Somehow having mums stuff at my home intensified the feelings 😔
Dad was grateful to get this done though
It really is hard- the items become attached to the person and in the beginning it's hard to distinguish the memory from the actual object. I still have some of my dad's clothes but I think I've come up with a creative way to keep some of them while finally passing on others. I just turned some of my son's soccer jerseys into a quilt and I might do the same with my dad's plaid shirts. Taking a photo like this is another way to remember without the clutter. Hugs from PA, USA.
January 8th, 2021  
So sorry, it is really hard. She will always be with you and you have wonderful photos and memories of her too. Sending you much love and a hug 💕
January 8th, 2021  
painful to do, but good to get it done, hopefully you found some nice mementos too
January 8th, 2021  
So sorry. My Mom passed just two months ago and was also in hospice. It's all so hard. Thinking of you....
January 8th, 2021  
So sorry for your loss, it is hard, but the memories are in your head and your heart. Big hugs xxx
January 9th, 2021  
I feel for you, so very hard to come to terms and get this done. My thoughts are with you.
January 9th, 2021  
You have made an image filled with emotion, easy to relate to for those who have also lost our Mum and tasked with this challenge. Heartfelt love and thoughts are being sent your way. (({Brigette})) hugs
January 9th, 2021  
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January 9th, 2021  
I am so sorry, Brigette.
January 9th, 2021  
@olivetreeann thanks Ann.. I have kept a handmade jumper and a cardigan... amongst her clothes. Lovely idea about your dad's shirts.
January 11th, 2021  
@nicolecampbell thanks Nicole.. yes I do have some lovely photos.. which as we know get all the more precious as time goes on.. @sunnygirl thank you.. sorry also to hear of your loss.. although mum didn't die in Hospice - it's one of the organisations I like to support as my younger brother died there a few years ago.. they are so awesome
@wrightangle thanks Lesley x
@ludwigsdiana -true Diana .. it actually felt harder the following days..
@sandradavies thanks Sandra.. yes there is some sense of knowing that others have also been through this that is helpful
@momamo thank you
@juliedduncan thanks for your message
January 11th, 2021  
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