"My dearest children,
Maybe you have noticed that I’m having trouble keeping up with things here at home. Since Grandpa has been gone, it has been a constant struggle to keep the grass cut and the snow shoveled, let alone the high cost of utilities and maintenance. You kids have been so good about helping me out and I thank you all. But, I don’t want to be a burden to any of you.
With that in mind, I’ve decided it’s time for a change. I need to get into a more manageable situation in my life. I want to have fun family time and personal time, without worries about cleaning gutters or fixing the toilet handle.
Change is always tough, and I’ll need your support. We have been blessed with decades of wonderful memories – but I also have a lot of the “stuff” that went along with those memories. I know it will be difficult when we start emptying out your old rooms. I’ll need your help to decide what to do with your mementos and your furniture. Everything will bring back memories, some fond, some not so fond, for all of us. So, be prepared. (I’ve already made arrangements to have SmoothMovesForSeniors.com come in and get started cleaning out the basement!)
I hope we can get everyone together for an early Thanksgiving celebration next month to help me get ready for the next step. I know that each of you will have a different way dealing with my decision, so lets plan to have lots of laughs and only happy tears.
You know the memories that we cherish will always be in our hearts. So, I’m hoping that you will be able to understand and help me as I “RightSize,” but I worry about each of you and how you will handle this. I know there will be things that you want and even more things that you don’t want – so we will tag and mark or even pack up so you can take those things home with you.
I know you will all be on the phone with each other when you get this! The answer is NO I’ve not “flipped out” – I’m just taking your advice and taking steps to make my life more manageable. You kids have good ideas, don’t be surprised that I’m ready to listen.
I’ll see you soon – be sure to get your requests in early for Thanksgiving dinner. I’m really looking forward to having us all together again.
Love,
Mom"
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