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I almost canceled this interview
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Hey Reader, I had a really hard time with this podcast interview. The morning of the recording, I seriously considered canceling. I wasn’t sure I was ready to talk about it. Or even if I should be. If you've been reading my work for a while, then you know that last year, we lost both of my in-laws in a span of less than 3 months. But years earlier, my husband and I had helped them downsize from their 3,400-square-foot home to a 1,200-square-foot apartment in assisted living. At the time, it just felt practical. Necessary. A lot of work, but a labor of love. What I didn’t realize then was how much of a gift that season would become. When they passed, clearing their home took just four days — not months. Not because it was easy. I shared this story on the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast because I know this message will help so many people. Maybe you. ➡️ If you have aging parents and can see that the stuff in their home is slowing them down… This episode is for you. One of the things we talked about is how the items people treasure most are rarely the “valuable” ones.
It’s the story that matters. The phrase I hear all the time is, “I’ll let my kids deal with it.” I understand it. But when we leave everything behind, we’re asking our children to make decisions while grieving. We’re asking them to guess what mattered to us. That’s a heavy ask. I think it's an unfair one, too. If you listen, I’d love to know what resonates with you. And as always, I’m here to listen, talk, or share advice if you’re navigating this season with your own family. Just hit reply and tell me what's on your mind. You can listen to Episode 298 here: [Make Downsizing Easier: Helping Your Parents Transition Smoothly with Amy Slenker-Smith] Until next time, Amy |
Amy Slenker-Smith, Simply Enough
I help women simplify their homes, habits, and businesses so they can stop managing the chaos and start leading with organization, ease, and follow-through. Join my weekly newsletter packed with tips to simplify your home, business, and life. Sign up here!
Hey Reader, Just a quick reminder that I have a speaking event this Wednesday at 7 pm. It's called "Hope for the Home: Less Stuff, More God." You're invited! 🥳 This one is a little different from what I usually talk about. It's personal. It's about my journey and my faith. It's the belief that what we carry in our home and our calendar says something about what we're carrying in our hearts. And what we make room for. I'll be talking about what happens when life feels too full. Too much stuff....
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