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It’s been almost two months since mom moved to the nursing home. Things are starting to feel like they are going back to normal…or new normal. I can honestly say I feel much better than I did a couple of months ago. The last few times I have visited my mom, she seems fairly happy and looks much better. It helps knowing she is getting excellent care and that she is safe. Her memory comes and goes, but that is something that will always be a factor. I find myself walking through her house of over 40 years and going through things I haven’t seen in years. It’s a comfort finding things I have forgotten about and thinking of fond memories of family times. I don’t really feel sad, just……..remembering. I’m also seeing how much stuff my mom saved. I found a cupboard full of used mailing envelopes that she would reuse “someday” and all the old paperwork that is no longer needed for various things. I spent a lot of time shredding old documents and tossing out old phone books, etc. The slow declutter of her house is going to take some time, but I’m grateful I have the opportunity to be in the house and then go see her. I enjoy seeing her light up when I bring a familiar picture or knick knack from the house. Her room is getting filled with things from home and it brings her joy. It brings me joy to see her happy in her new surroundings and that I have made the right decision for her.