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Old 05-05-2012, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by redwitch View Post
If it's not too late, take pictures of the items you are going to sell but have beautiful stories behind them. Take some quick notes to type up later. Add the notes to the pictures and make a scrapbook. It will not only be a beautiful reminder for your mother but for the entire family in later years.

I had to move many times as a child and truly hate to get rid of anything that has a memory for me today. When moving from California to here, the only way I could get rid of anything was the picture/note routine. I still brought way too many things.

Your mother is blessed to have you in her life. You paint such a loving picture. May your mother leave you with more wonderful memories in Florida. Bless you, your mother and your family.

What a lovely idea! That will certainly help to make the transition easier. I may even consider that for myself as a wonderful remembrance of my years here! Well stated!!