Most likely if you're visiting this site, you know me. And if you've known me for very long, there's a good chance you've met my mom and you probably have an idea about what this blog is about.
However, if none of that is accurate, or you just have a minute to kill, let me tell you about this project.
My mom has never been one to do things on a minimal scale. Whether she's talking, shopping, etc, she has had the tendency to overdo. So, as you can imagine, being compelled to shop (most frequently for gifts, or something that just reminded her of someone) has lead us to where she is now. Spend a little time watching one of those TV shows about hoarded homes, scale it back from towers of papers and deceased pets, and you have a pretty good idea of the condition of her house. To be fair, it's not all hers. There's things that belong to my dad, myself (as I have moved back home), and even items we just call "Frank's stuff" from when she helped clean out the home of an elderly friend of the family.
The past few years have been a bit tumultuous for the family. I'm sure many of you could say the same for your own. But now that some of the dust has settled, I want to take the opportunity to help my mom with this. She's been working on making herself well in her body and spirit, and it only makes sense to me that having a clean and peaceful home would help her with that process.
I'm not trying to make my mom out to be any sort of martyr. She has the same sorts of hang-ups as the rest of us. Goodness knows she and I butt heads plenty. But when you look past the mess and at her life, you can't help but see all the good she's done for other people. Years of devotion to the kids in Children's Church. Decades as a Registered Nurse. Countless hours and dollars spent any time she saw a need-be it of a friend or a stranger- she felt she could help meet. There's a good chance that if you know her, she's given you some sort of encouragement or help as you've crossed paths.
It's time she get back to enjoying the life she's been blessed with so she can get back to helping others. Like I said earlier, the house is not in its best condition. There's not really a room in the place that hasn't been overrun with clutter. Beyond the obvious messiness, there's also been a pest problem and mold issues. We can't really address the mold and repair needs until we can actually access their locations. So, the first step is to clean house. However, this is a major job, too big of a job for an arthritic woman who is trying to work on her emotional fortitude. We have considered hiring a professional organizer, one who works with hoarders. I really think this could be a good idea, except that they do not come cheap. My mom is actively job hunting, but as she's currently on a fixed income, she has to be thrifty with her investments. And, of course, once the miracle of the clean house happens, we'll have to cover the cost of whatever repairs that need to be made. That's where me and you fine people come in.
Thus, it all boils down to me starting this blog so I can pedal cash from whoever will offer it. ;)
It's always good when good things happen to good people. I think my mom is "good people" and I'm sure you'd agree. Thank you so much for your time. Check back often to see the progress and find out how to show your support.
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