February has been a roller coaster of a month for us.
- We decluttered 84 items.
- We purchased a new motorhome – unplanned spending spree which briefly increased our financial discomfort.
On a more personal note, Barb’s dad passed away suddenly on February 26th. Mom called about 8 am saying he fainted and she had called 911. About 8:20 am while Barb was driving to their house, she got the phone call that he was gone. Just like that our small corner of the world is turned upside down.
These kind of events make you evaluate what’s important – it sure isn’t all the crap you keep in the house, garage, etc. Our decluttering sort of made this a little easier when we helped clean out the garage, closet, and dresser. We did have to remember that not everyone was used to going through stuff and getting rid of it.
Decluttering the Stuff 
I’m so sorry to hear this!! It’s always so hard to lose someone you’re close too!
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Thank you. It’s not often you can say “I know how you’re feeling” so soon after. A good friend lost her father about a week ago.
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I’m so sorry. I can’t even imagine. I’m glad that your decluttering work has helped make a small part of this event easier. Sending internet hugs to you.
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thank you. It was really nice seeing the new grandbaby less than a week later. It renews you!
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Our siblings need to understand that the grieving process takes many shapes. Some of us declutter. It’s our way of finding our center again and it’s definitely not heartless. Our thoughts are with you guys!
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Thank you.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s such a shock when it happens suddenly and takes time to process the grief. Thinking of you and your family x
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thank you.
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I’m so sorry to hear about Barb’s dad! Hugs!!
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Thank you
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Our sympathies. We can identify with finding it easier to clear and simplify a home after the mother in law had a severe stroke recently.
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Thank you. Glad to know it wasn’t me being “heartless” according to my sibling.
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I am very sorry for your loss – May Barb’s father rest in peace. I hope he has had a wonderful life and I am sure he was happy with and proud of his children. My thoughts are with Barb and the family.
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Thank you. As hard as it is for the living when it is a sudden event, I’m glad he didn’t suffer or have to be in the hospital. He would have hated that!
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that is what makes these hardest times a little bit bearable. My thoughts are with you.
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thanks
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Oh… I’m so sorry. Loosing a parent is never an easy thing. I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. Big, BIG hug to both of you 💕
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Thank you.
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