I wish I could find the sidebar that let me make this text larger. There are little things that annoy me and this is one of them! I also wish I had a picture of the pile of crates I was looking at all the time! This is life – and we will move forward.

Clearly, some video watching is in order, but not just now!

It’s been just over a month since I last posted. I have been “busy” moving through grief. This journey is long. Finally, with my sister’s help, I eliminated an ugly pile of plastic bins. TThere are two at the food of my bed and the rest stacked up nicely in my storage room! My eyes are happy!

The “dresser wall” helped me sort some of the stuff. Then I have 10 plastic bins that are fairly well sorted and out of sight! The TV still sits on that dresser as it did at my mom’s. I do not like looking at a black screen or the mirror! Problem solved with two crocheted curtains that my Oma made. Amazing what you find in a box! They spark great joy!

Here’s what this month of grief, change, and unpacking has taught me:

• Big jobs can be done in 20 minute blocks over time. That’s how I worked through my bins.
• Make a list of tasks you want to accomplish each day. Even brushing your teeth can go on that list. Mark the tasks off as you do them!
• Take naps. Grieving is hard work, and your brain is working overtime!
• Don’t judge yourself. Even when you some crazy things! This too, will pass.
• Celebrate what you do get done!

I am building a life without my mother. It’s different from what I had envisioned back in September. Really different. I am moving forward, even if it’s at a snail’s pace!

If your journey has some sharp turns, I hope this encourages you!

Thanks for stopping by!

PS: I looked at the picture of the boxes under my desk. The more I looked, the more they bugged me in real life. So, they are in the storage room! Yay, me!!!!!!!!!! I get things done!