My husband and I just finished clearing out our basement. Due to the floods a couple of months ago, we have a mold cleaning company coming in tomorrow to take down and clean everything. It will look great when it's done, but what a job it's been. I sit here with an aching back, no grading done yet, and no time to relax before the work week starts. The hardest part was the actual throwing away of things - newpaper articles from high school, letters I wrote to my husband when he was in the military, pictures and more pictures, baby clothing and toys, books and notebooks from college, and even some items from our wedding/honeymoon. We were told anything made out of paper, wood, or cloth that was exposed to the mold, needs to be thrown. I may never need any of those items again, but it was so emotional to throw it away. Many of those items were very much a part of me and I feel I've lost a little of me. At the same time, do I really want to show my daughter the letters I wrote to my husband or do I really need all those bins of baby clothes if we're not having any more kids? I guess it's good to clean old things out, and make room for new memories. No looking back now. :)
Wow, I can see how emotional that whole process must have been. We had to do a similar thing when my mother moved out of the house that we grew up in, for our entire lives. It was hard, but it's for the best. Your health is important and you have your family. Good luck with everything!!
ReplyDeleteThe good news is they were just things, you still have the memories and your family. But how awful to have to sort through memories and say good bye before you are ready.
ReplyDeleteMold is such a nasty thing.Glad to hear you have a crew taking care of it, so mamy health issues are linked to it.