Downsizing Mrs Barr
Mrs.
Barr went on to say, "of course I have too many things, I'm legally blind and I can no longer go down the sevenstairs into my basement to see what has been stored there.
" Like most us, out of sight, out of mind and she doesn't remember all that has been collected over the years.
Sound familiar? Mrs.
Barr explained, "I don't make decisions quickly and I do things slowly.
" Her first need was to clean out the freezer in the basement and to have it removed.
That I can do and it will happen soon, as that is her wish.
The point - Her WISH.
Not her friends, children's or anyone else's.
Mrs.
Barr did ask, "do you have any suggestions as where I should start.
" And it's just simply this:
" I explained that I would do the work along with my crew but only after she and I devised a plan of her liking and we will work that plan into her budget.
Also that she will not be overwhelmed by the process.
I've had a lot of questions and many discussions lately about getting this done with dignity.
Now, I hope that my mind and body work this well when I'm Mrs.
Barr's age.
I'm sure many of you are having the same thought.
Unfortunately, life is not always as kind and generous as it has been to Mrs.
Barr.
Part of her prompting has been the recent death of a very close friend, the sale of the friend's home and the moving of her friend's husband from her neighbourhood.
This has stressed her immensely.
Often, these are the circumstances that urge us to make decisions that we have been avoiding.
How do you encourage a loved to make these decisions? Lovingly and with dignity.
They need to make the decisions about what gets passed on and to whom, sold, given to charity, etc.
Mrs.
Barr has not taken care of her possessions but she has assigned her power of attorney for her health, her finances and her last wishes.
If nothing else, encourage your loved ones to do this.
Most of us know our final wishes and those should be honoured.
It can be tough both physically and emotionally to take care of a loved one's treasured possessions.
There are many companies like Living Organized that can help you take care of these details for a loved one and recommend other experts as needed.
Barr went on to say, "of course I have too many things, I'm legally blind and I can no longer go down the sevenstairs into my basement to see what has been stored there.
" Like most us, out of sight, out of mind and she doesn't remember all that has been collected over the years.
Sound familiar? Mrs.
Barr explained, "I don't make decisions quickly and I do things slowly.
" Her first need was to clean out the freezer in the basement and to have it removed.
That I can do and it will happen soon, as that is her wish.
The point - Her WISH.
Not her friends, children's or anyone else's.
Mrs.
Barr did ask, "do you have any suggestions as where I should start.
" And it's just simply this:
- The first request - the freezer will be emptied, contents tossed and it will be recycled.
Get them started where they are willing.
Easy... - She and I will have tea another day and together willCreate a Plan of Action for her possessions
- And on a Schedule that works for her.
" I explained that I would do the work along with my crew but only after she and I devised a plan of her liking and we will work that plan into her budget.
Also that she will not be overwhelmed by the process.
I've had a lot of questions and many discussions lately about getting this done with dignity.
Now, I hope that my mind and body work this well when I'm Mrs.
Barr's age.
I'm sure many of you are having the same thought.
Unfortunately, life is not always as kind and generous as it has been to Mrs.
Barr.
Part of her prompting has been the recent death of a very close friend, the sale of the friend's home and the moving of her friend's husband from her neighbourhood.
This has stressed her immensely.
Often, these are the circumstances that urge us to make decisions that we have been avoiding.
How do you encourage a loved to make these decisions? Lovingly and with dignity.
They need to make the decisions about what gets passed on and to whom, sold, given to charity, etc.
Mrs.
Barr has not taken care of her possessions but she has assigned her power of attorney for her health, her finances and her last wishes.
If nothing else, encourage your loved ones to do this.
Most of us know our final wishes and those should be honoured.
It can be tough both physically and emotionally to take care of a loved one's treasured possessions.
There are many companies like Living Organized that can help you take care of these details for a loved one and recommend other experts as needed.
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