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My middle sister took over my decluttering task and moved it forward…

I had been initially embarrassed to ask her, but I told her what I was trying to accomplish and she came over bright & early (at 7:00 😴am) yesterday with cleaning tools and garbage bags.

This is someone with whom I’ve reluctantly watched "Hoarders" while she described "all they’d have to do to get a handle on the problem". So we worked on my bedroom until she put me out and sent me to work on one of the closets.

Last night, at about 9:00, haulers had come and taken away bags from my 22 year sojourn in this dwelling, and I was very happy. I fixed her a snack, we hugged and she headed on home. I did some sweeping and vacuuming, then realized I couldn’t find stuff…😳
"Dee, do you remember where you put my coat ?"

"I hung it up in the closet, where it should’ve been." (I keep it on a hook by the front door)

I sat down to watch my Roku and was told I had no internet service. I checked my DSL and discovered my phone had been unplugged.
I found the phone, crawled under the bookcase to reach the Jack and all was well. "You said you don’t use the landline for calls", she shrugged.

I’m grateful, really, really I am. 😬
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seaglass · F
Congrats and so generous of your sister to help rearrange your world 😅

My mom's name is Dee (her nickname for her middle name) :)
@seaglass Yes, I definitely appreciate her help. Sis’ name is Dionne (like Warwick).
seaglass · F
@bijouxbroussard Sisters are special, I hear. (I just found out I have a half-sister through 23andme. We meet for the first time Nov 1st) My mom's middle name is so rare, I couldn't reveal it in the forum.
@seaglass Wow, that’s exciting.
My middle sister and I have always been cordial with each other, but since our mother’s illness and passing we’ve gotten much closer. Our youngest sister has been closer to me in times past. Possibly I’ve been more patient. We’re trying to get that back.
seaglass · F
@bijouxbroussard I'm pretty excited, nervous and sometimes teary. My dad passed 5 years ago. I wish he could be here to meet her with me.

It's interesting how relationships evolve over lifetimes. We are still blessed, despite all the changes.
@seaglass Indeed. Best wishes when you meet. 🤗
seaglass · F
@bijouxbroussard Thank you, bb 🤗