Packing Memories - Page 2

PamfromCT · ‎05-22-2014

I think your feelings about leaving your former home are completely normal. But your decision to relocate near your child is a wise one. Both for you and for your child.

I have always lived on the East Coast, in New England, and love it here. We enjoy the change of seasons and appreciate our access to so many historic and cultural attractions.

Wishing you every happiness in your new home.

LindaSal · ‎05-15-2014

@Desert Lily Another life long east coaster here and yes, welcome to our side of the country! While every state has it's charm I love calling New England my home......I always say you can take me out of NE but you can't take the NE out of me!

Your post was heart felt and as others said, which were my thoughts exactly, you will pack those memories in your heart, not in your suitcase..........I wish you a safe and happy journey to the next part of your life

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

Those cherished memories will be with you ,where ever you go,because they are not only in your head,but are in your heart.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@Desert Lily

Your post brought tears to my eyes.

I can't tell you how many times I have been if a room and it's like a movie if everything that has happens in this home we built. The babies we had and nurtured, the room of the son we lost in a wreck at 19, the back yard sand pile, swing set, and basket ball goal, now gone.

Every dog we have ever had is here in our woods as well as our son's.

I am thankful that we have helped nurture grandsons at the same table and watch them grow and love the same woods as their dad and young uncle did.

You have some beautiful times ahead to enjoy. You will see more of your family and see all of the growth steps as they share the excitement of your new home with you.

The love that you have in your home will surely follow you to your new home, and I am sure your family is very anxious for all of you to be together so they can share more of their lives with you!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@Drythe You said it perfectly! I will copy this and pass it along many times.

As for those wonderful memories, have no fear; they will travel along nicely tucked away in your heart ♥️ - No wrinkles, No mildew, no massive storage space. so take them out often and enjoy!

ninjawife · ‎11-15-2011

I have moved two times in my adult life. All in the same general area but nonetheless each move was heart breaking and took time for me to adjust. The first move was from a big city to the suburbs outside another city across my narrow state. My DH and I moved because I was pregnant with our first child and we needed a bigger home. Our new home was brand new and our street had 7 other children born the same year as my daughter but I still missed our first home. We moved again 8 years ago after my mother died and we asked my father if he wanted to live with us. We wanted to give him his own space so we bought a home with a large basement which we converted into an in-law suite for him complete with a kitchenette, 2 sitting areas, bedroom, bathroom and laundry. We moved for a very good reason but I really had a hard time leaving our old place.

You are moving for very good reasons but I think no matter why you choose to move it is always stressful and hard to let go of the past.

alliswell · ‎07-12-2012

@Drythe wrote:
@Desert Lily

As an East Coaster, please allow me to say, Welcome, and yes, it
will be different. Please give us some slack as you adjust! 😉

As for those wonderful memories, have no fear; they will travel along nicely tucked away in your heart ♥️ - No wrinkles, No mildew, no massive storage space. so take them out often and enjoy!

Safe travels.

Very true. @Drythe @Desert Lily

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

@Desert Lily ---take pictures with your phone---I was forced to move from my house of 35 years--the X was/is having a mid life crisis and decided he needed a change---so I packed up all my stuff, taking photos of it before it was put in boxes for storage---I took photos of the new lights, the new ceiling fans, and the new bathroom and the new bedrooms we just had remodeled and all the spaces./places I really liked about the house, inside and out and even the stuff I decided to donate. I took pics of the creek in the back yard and even my mailbox. I took pics of the furniture I had to get rid of. It was the most gut wrenching thing I had to do but-----I can look back anytime to see it all.