The magic of tidying

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@Dimity wrote:

Tuesday I donated a bag of fabric to someone who'll use it.

Tomorrow I'll donate about 7 boxes and bags full of cat stuff to a shelter. I'd had a big stash. I also threw away a lot of stuff like cat toys. I do miss my cat.

6 weeks ago I had the goal of clearing what I could before Easter. I didn't expect to lose my cat along the way, although I knew he was unwell. Despite packing 4 car boot loads and binning stuff the house looks worse than when I started as I've churned stuff and brought it into the livingroom.

Come Easter I think I won't have finished, I will have just begun - on consolidating the new habit of Dealing With It All.

@NatureLover @Shaz51 @tyme @Appleblossom

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Way to go @Dimity ! I want to acknowledge your achievement, especially since I know how hard things are right now.

Hi @NatureLover

@NatureLover no, I can't have another cat. It's very lonely.

Today I donated 9 boxes and bags. A very big carload. The transport has been expensive.

As always, now the stuff is gone I feel overwhelmed by the stuff that remains.

I'd like to get some steam cleaning done but don't see how. I'll have to work towards it

Thanks @tyme yes it's not easy at present.

I'm taking one day at a time. So persevering.

Please know we are here for you and reach out if you think we can do anything to make it easier for you @Dimity

@Dimity That is a real car load! Lucky recipients!

What have you kept for cat memories? I love my old pics. One is framed.

The tidying is always a work in progress. Easter will come and go, and yes you are very resilient and will do the best you can .. managing it all ...

Sorry to hear, @Dimity 😥

9 bags and boxes is a big achievement. I wish you could enjoy your achievement, you deserve it.

Yes @Appleblossom @NatureLover it was a big load. The cat shelter owner was very grateful. I realise I still have the barely used cat bed under the coffee table.

The magic of tidying... letting things go, but thanking them for their service.

Congrats on your achievements! @Dimity @NatureLover

I haven't started clearing... not yet anyway.

@Dimity

Sorry about the loss of your cat.

Also well done on getting some stuff out of the house.

I need to get busy before my daughter gets home on the 22nd. Her room became a dumping ground

Thanks @Oaktree . He was a good cat.

I've been working hard today straightening things ready for steamcleaning tomorrow. I've done better than I expected. Of course it would be better if I had more clear floor space but the cleaning can't wait.

@tyme @NatureLover