We got an offer on my Mom's house today. I guess I should be happy, but I can't say I am. We've had a lot of calls on it, and I've shown it to some lovely people. I've even started to wonder if Mom has sent some of them my way just to share their stories with me....stories of loss, stories of hope and stories of moving on and starting a new life. There's been a lot of strange coincidences and interesting stories shared over at her house lately. I've actually been OK going over there and showing it, and I haven't felt as sad when I've been there lately; maybe because we've moved most of the things out so it's almost empty and therefore feels different when I walk in. The kids play tent is still in the living room just because I don't have anywhere else to put it, and I like to see the splash of pink when I walk in the front door. And there is still one note taped to the side patio door that I can't bear to take down; Randi wrote it about a year ago and it says "This is my Tutu's house". It was also very hard to take everything off the refrigerator. I had to ask Micheal to do it because I couldn't. For some reason, it just seemed so final to me, so I took this picture before anything was changed so I could always remember the way it was... the way my Mom last saw her refrigerator...
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Oh my goodness! You have me sitting here in tears. I did not have a home to sell and clean out after my mother passed away because she lived with us for ten years, and that was taken care of long before. When my parents moved 300 miles away and I had five young children, I thought I would die. That was the home I grew up in. I can't even imagine how this is for you, with your mother gone. Really...my heart breaks for you. This is a sweet picture and you will be happy that you have it. Good luck with the sale. (((hugs))) Karren
Oh such an emotional time. I am glad you took this pic. **hugs**
It was good that you took this picture. I'm sorry that this is such a tough time for you--I can't imagine going what it's like. Hang in there! I'm sure she is watching over you making sure you're okay.
My heart goes out to you!
I never would have thought cleaning off a refrigerator would be so emotional until reading this. You got me to thinking about my Dads refrigerator. It is full of every Christmas picture of my boys and numerous drawings and cards they have made for Nana and Papa.
I think you should print this photo and put it on your refrigerator, great memories to hold on to forever.
You brought tears to my eyes with this post, so glad you took the picture.
Sending *HUGS* as well!
I'm so glad you'll always have this picture. Great big {HUGS}
This is perfect. I tried to do the same with my grandma's house when we were home in March. It's so hard to walk through an empty house that you knew full well, used to be filled with bustling people, kids running, laughter, hugs, peach cobbler and ice cream (maybe that was just at my grandmas!!) ;) But still, it's hard to let go and say goodbye. I'm glad your mom is still looking out for you in those special, mysterious moments when you can feel her presence through the touch of someone else.
I'm tearing up too. What a sweet, sweet post. And, I love her refrigerator! You will never ever question what she held close to her heart. Her family.
I love this photo!! Great reminder of LIFE.
Tears are in my eyes. I can only imagine how you are feeling. I'm so happy you are documenting things for you to remember and cherish forever. Your Mom is definitely looking down on you and making sure you are able to find peace. I'm sending lots of thoughts, prays and cyber hugs your way!!
So sorry Kristin. Maybe this is just the next step of mourning and you can close the book on the things that make you sad and begin remembering only the good memories.
Oh, Kristin, my heart just aches for you. I can't imagine the grief you feel because I know personally I would be devastated to lose my mom. So glad you took a picture of her fridge. At least you will always have something to help you remember that part of her.
This is such a good idea, Kristin. Thank you for sharing your struggles, as well as your sweet memories with us :)
Big tears. Taking this picture was such a sweet idea.
I am right behind you on this journey. I have not returned home since my mom died in January. We need to go clean out her house too, but I just can't do it yet. Maybe that's one of the good things about not living close enough to just do it. I can use the distance excuse to distance myself from thinking about it.
Aw. Your story made me tear up. I understand the finality. :( What a great way to remember her connection to your family though.
So glad you took this picture. Such a sweet memory and you really can tell that family was very close to heart. ((HUGS))
This is such a sweet memory!! I can only imagine how hard this would be. A picture you will treasure forever! Sending you hugs ;)
aw, glad you have the picture to capture that memory forever.
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