I think it's so sweet that you have Easter's feather still! She looks like such a sweetheart!

I'm the same way - I used to & still do - collect things that remind me of stuff. I also can't throw out anything that is dear to me. My mother threw out my collection when I was in transition from their home to my own - some people just don't get some things.

Oh no!!!! Disaster! I'm sorry. My mom was great. In fact she still has my horses tack box and saddle,etc. in her attic. I can't bring it here because each time I get near it I cry myself into a fit. Someday....

I was pretty upset at the time & probably still harbour resentment - which is silly. Even if she meant to be cruel - it was only stuff - I know that. In reality she only saw an odd collection of the weirdest stuff. They kept things of mine I've told them are junk - it is confusing.

People are responsible for their own junk - I never throw out any of my son's stuff - he has to do it.

Recently I threw out all my old music tapes. I haven't had a tape player for 5 years. It almost took my breath away to do it but once it was done a feeling of relief came over me. They were made for me by a variety of freinds & they were like connections to them all. Now they are land fill I know I will still have the memories.
Now for all the letters I've kept.......photos, etc. In truth this stuff will all be reduced not all thrown out probably.

Ah! A fellow saver! I love you! I have saved every card or letter ever written to me and every thing my boys ever did or even puked on. I did draw the line at their toilet paper, but only because my hubby made me. LOL! Life is precious and I intend to save every minute scrap of it I can!

Wait until you have a lifetime of saved stuff and you move to a condo where you have no storage. Getting rid of it is overwhelming.

I plan to take every little bit of my stuff to the old folk's home with me! LOLOLOL

Jessalyn, we really love you! You are so sweet!