Hi Guys,
Good question. I have had far too many for my liking.
Anyway, been a few months since you all have heard from me.
And not great news as to why.
First, I did get a few large items out for the Council Hard Rubbish Collection in August. It was at this time I made plans to bag up any unwanted items as I went through boxes to be collected that would not fit into my weekly bin. It was proving to be a slow process. A friend offered to pick up the overflow of rubbish bags to place in a large industrial bin in order to help me speed up the process. This has proven to be most helpful, but not at the rate I expected due to my ability to move becoming poorer by the month.
Secondly, another friend offered to sell my market items to help me clear them out of my lounge room. Being that they are doing all the work, we agreed on splitting 50/50 on any of the items sold. This way we help each other. Win win as far as I am concerned. This freed up my lounge room a lot.
Then the proverbial hit the fan.
I got the results and reason behind the pain I had for the last 10 months.
Long story short my pelvic bone has a rather large hole right through it. Wont go into it now and don't know much more than that and will be seeing a ortho surgeon soon. I shall know by end of October what is involved and where I head from here. This means I have to be very very careful as to what I physically do. No heavy lifting and so on.
After the first surgery I will only know then what I am facing.
This news was a major set-back. I was gutted. Bigger than any I have had to face before.
I so wished my Mum and big sis were here to talk to. I needed to talk it through. Fortunately I was able to talk to a few close friends in order to wrap my brain around this news.
After the initial shock, I have come to terms with what is about to take place with all the wonderful advice and kind words and feel I can now face whatever head on.
These constant road blocks pop up that impede the decluttering process. Life events get in the way. I had to take a very deep breathe, find my good humour and inner strength that I seemed to have lost.
Slowly finding my way back.
No point complaining. Just have to get on with it regardless, come what may.
This means my life has been turned upside down. I know I will be facing bone grafts, months of healing and goodness knows what else. However, it also means that there is a light at the end of that tunnel. The prize of being able to once more physically finish this massive decluttering job Mum left me with finally. All going well.
My brass bed that I acquired before this health issue became more and more difficult to get in and out of and obviously had to go as soon as possible. I already have another bed set up and my much loved brass bed dismantled ready to sell. One gorgeous brass bed ends and base coming up for sale on eBay.
I am still managing to get more out, even though it is at a now very slow rate. I am determined not to let this get me down. I will not be beaten.
I am sorting through every facet of my life in order to withstand this up and coming year long interruption. Meaning updating my Will, information known to my two children and even Power of Attorney just in case. I sound rather grim, but, best to be prepared as my time in hospital and rehab could be goodness knows how long and I still have a home to hang onto.
I am a big believer and superstitious at having things organised. That way nothing bad will happen. My superstition and has worked for me in the past.
Not much else I can do really.
I will continue to do what little I can, as much as I can, as long as I can.
I have photos, but not the energy to share them at this time. These will have to wait.
In the meantime, for those who struggle with clutter, be it large or small, don't let it get you down or stop you. You can and you will toss the stuff out. I can promise that once you start you will find your momentum and get the job done. Mine was such a mammoth one and even bad health is not going to stop me.
I more than likely wont be on here often over the next few months to come, but will check in from time to time.
Stay positive. Keep your humour. And above all else be kind to yourself. I am.
Ciao till next time,
Anita
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