Here’s an update on how things are going for my parents move. We have done a lot to clear out the house, getting it ready to sell and made a few minor repairs on the house. As you would expect after living here for the past 22 years there has been an accumulation of stuff, so we’ve made four sorted piles; one for trash, one for donation, one for us kids and one to take with them. I’ve had a wonderful time going through old photographs, albums, down memory lane.
I am impressed with the assisted living facility my parents will be moving into. The facility is only a couple of years old and the staff were wonderful. In fact I would like to live there myself. They provide three meals a day and snacks all the time. Art room, library, music room, Yoga room, big dining room.
Thursday and Friday were hot, 97 degrees, but much more comfortable today at 91 degrees. My sister and I flew down on Sunday and will rent a car to drive back to Colorado on Monday morning with the stuff we wanted to keep. Happy Mother’s Day!
10 Comments
Tom Dills
I’m glad to hear that the process is proceeding smoothly enough and the new facility is working out for your parents. It’s a difficult task to sort everything out but good to do it when everyone is still on good terms and not facing any immediate crisis.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Tom. Hoping the trip is going as planned and new adventures are being made. I’ll be checking on my feed later on today.
Earl
It sounds like a positive and productive trip, Monte. I’m sure your parents appreciate it. Safe travels back!
Monte Stevens
Yes, all has gone better than expected. Synchronicity but also some planning and preapring.
Faye
Glad to hear that things are going well. I had forty years of stuff to clear out so I know what you’re going through. The assisted living facility sounds fabulous. 🙂 Can I come too? Safe travels on your trip back home.
Monte Stevens
Yes, you can do the assisted living thing! Depending on the place it can cost some money. 😁 Thanks!
Joe
Have a safe trip home, Monte! Glad to hear things went as well as they did. In preparing for our move we did (and are doing) the same 3-piles strategy but I find myself sitting and reading old letters and cards far too long.
Monte Stevens
My dad added one more pile. It was a pile of my mom’s stuff he said she would not even know he tossed it.
Mark
Glad all went well – and LOL on that secret 4th pile by your dad! 🙂
Monte Stevens
He was grinning when he told me. 😁