Today I’d like to share Alison’s story as she recently cleaned out three generations of items in the family home. She wanted to find new owners for the items not wanted by the remaining family members, as well as contribute to her community. The items presented a range of challenges that tested and proved Alison’s patience, persistence, and research abilities. Many people who are downsizing ageing family members have these shared experiences.
For example, in the 1980s the family purchased two chairs specially designed for long-term sitting. Alison thought they might be perfect for seniors who spend much of the day sitting. The local seniors’ home confirmed her thoughts and were delighted to receive the chairs. Specialized retail outlets purchased some items. Museums accepted other items as donations. Some items went to deserving members of Alison’s personal network of associates. Overall, everyone benefited and the majority of items found a new home in a way that honoured the original owners.
Alison felt a great deal of satisfaction (but was a little tired too) after her estate clearance experience was complete. The Out of Chaos team can help you declutter your space, through a move, downsizing, or an annual clean-out. By letting us assist you in finding happy new homes for items you are discarding, you can enjoy the shared experiences of feeling satisfied without the fatigue. Simply send us an inquiry through our website.
Alison, you’ve done a good thing. Congratulations. My sister-in-law did the same things with her Mom’s things when Mother passed away. There is often a great need in senior’s homes for these types of theraputic items and, with ideas and advise coming from the nine siblings, everything found a place where it could be put to good use.
I admire anyone who goes to the trouble of finding the need and filling it. You have not only honored the people who once owned the items but you have honored our planet, our home, by keeping usable items out of land-fill sites.
Thanks.
Lynda, Alison and I are thrilled to hear that you appreciate the efforts she has taken to ensure that the right people are matched with her family treasures. There is nothing more rewarding to see the enjoyment being passed on to those who will equally honour prized possessions.