moving Dave's mom

We had a really neat experience with Dave's family on February 4. His mom was getting ready to move in with Carol into their new house. All of the siblings in Dave's family were able to come to an all-day event going through the things in mom's house. It was really neat to have Mom there and hear all of the memories and stories shared about so many items.

We were each supposed to take the things that we were interested in. It was funny, because someone would find something and say to the others, "Does anyone want this?" Someone would reply, "Sure, I could take that." Then it had to be clarified that the asker actually wanted the item, but was wondering if anyone else really wanted it. So we came up with a saying something like, "I am interested or would really like to have this item. Is there anyone else who is interested?" Sometimes we had to choose numbers. Some items were set aside for a later date. Of course, mom kept all of the things she could fit in her new living area at Carol's. Some things were left for the grandkids to choose from. It was such a lovely day and the spirit was there. I bet there would not be another family on Earth that could so respectfully and kindly divide up belongings.

We had to take a break during the day for someone to come look at the house. We went over to Doug and Debbie's and visited and rested for a while.

David S. sitting in the back of Doug's truck.

There were a few big items that had to be decided upon. Mom's china was one of the first items. All of the sisters had their own set. They were starting to discuss which granddaughter would like it when someone asked if I had a set of china. I did not. So it was decided, then and there, that I would get mom's china. I was so excited! Especially since in our new house we actually have a place for it.

That was one of the things I kept thinking throughout the day, that we wouldn't have had a place for much of these things in our old house. I am so glad we moved!

Mom got her set of China in Samoa. The Chinese silk wall panels from Samoa were also a big item. However, there was no discussion there. Mom and Dad had already discussed a long time ago that they wanted David to have them. And we had the perfect spot for them! I just love these.

We also got a glider chair and a bookshelf that we have put in our guest room, 

which we call "Grandma's Room". It fits perfectly in more than one way.

A side note, we went out for dinner with everyone the following week for Mom/Grandma's birthday at Chuck-a-Rama. It was a blast!