Today it is not about the photo as much as it is about the story. We moved my mom from this house where my brother and I grew up. It sold in less than a week on the market. It happened quickly and as the time came it actually became easier, for mother. She has always wanted to move, have a new house, new things...but down sizing, after 50+ years. The one truck and trailer to not tell the whole story. There have been many loads already - to storage, to the trash and a couple to the new apartment. Mother seems content, an answer to prayers.
There are mixed feelings for me. I'm more about the process...get it done. There are emotions, but I'm not sure what they are or how to handle them all...so for now, I'm happy that mother is going to have less to worry about, be safe and closer to family (my brother and family are less than 15 minutes from her new apartment).
As our parents age its always good to know they are close by and making good decisions for their well being...but I'm sure selling the family house where you grew up has to bring on lots of memories. Best wishes to your mom in her new place!
An unsettling time, but if your mum has always wanted to move, that makes it fun for her, if a little stressful for all of you. Hope she settles quickly in her new home
I'm guessing it's as big a move for you too, but doing what is best for her is the most important part of this move (as you noted above). So good luck to your Mom and to all the new memories your family will create at her new place.
It's lovely that you will all be closer to your mum, but I can understand your sadness at leaving the family house. The house I am sure holds many memories, but these are always with you Gary, in your heart and mind. I wish you all the best.
