Twelve years ago, we moved to the Charlotte area to be closer to my son and his family. We both had just fully retired. Downsizing was a challenge as we went through our years of collecting and saving. The question became, “Why would we save this?” The trash bags filled and got dumped. We had two yard sales and got rid of many household items as well as tools and wood I had collected. There are very few if any of the items we sold that I now miss.
I was working for my friend, Bunky, managing his siding warehouse. When moving day came, he personally came and brought his siding crew of workers to help us load the 27ft U-haul Van. He was in his mid-seventies at that time, but he got in the back of the truck where he packed and stacked all the stuff we were taking with us. By lunchtime we were loaded and ready to hit the road. Friends like that are hard to find.
We arrived in Charlotte late in the afternoon. A friend of my son coached a teen soccer team. He came and brought his guys, and they helped us unload the truck. By the end of the day we were moved in and ready for a rest.
Winter transitions
tell you which friends will show up
helping make your day
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Yes, good friends like that are very hard to find. You are blessed, Dwight. 🙂🌺🙏
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Yes, I agree! I have been very blessed with friends.
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Good friends can make all the difference in a stressful situation–and moving is stressful.
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Yes, they were a real lifesaver for us.
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I’m glad your move went so smooooothly!! God bless our kids, soccer teams, and the wisdom to know what to keep and what to throw away!
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Thank you, Jan. We still brought quite a lot of things.
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True friends.
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Yes, for sure!
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That’s awesome, they are awesome! Years ago, okay, decades ago, I saw a pickup truck with a decal that read, “No, I won’t help you move.”
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Now that is funny! I guess they had a lot of requests!
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Heartwarming post, Dwight. 💗 Friends who show up during moving day are rare gems.
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Yes, and worth holding on to! Thank you for your comment.
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Amen to that and the older we get we realize how special loyal and loving ones are.
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What a wonderful post about true friends Dwight. You just need one or two of those good friends💕💕
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A couple of real friends go a long way to making life better!
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Thank you for your lovely reflection on moving home. I can well relate. It is wonderful to have able bodied helpful friends that support in a time of need. 🙏💖🙋♀️
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This is very true, especially as we age!
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🙏👍
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I wish we had those yard sales around here. It would save a lot of wastage.
I hear people in Japan just leave their discarded stuff on streets, including furniture. There is no concept of selling used goods.
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It was a great help to get rid of so much prior to the move!
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True.
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Downsizing is indeed a challenge, Dwight! I’ve been trying to sort through things to discard even though we’re not moving – yet. How wonderful to have so many people to help you. In times of need, you find out who your friends are.
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I hope you find your new place delightful!
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A fine record of proof
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Yes, they were all a great help and good friends.
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Wise and so true, Dwight.
❤
David
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Thank you, David. Yes, you know for sure when they come and help!
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Friends to cherish
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Yes for sure!
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😎
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Wonderful friends to have! I had friends that said they’d never help me move again unless I downsized my book collection first, lol. (they helped again regardless)
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Ha ha… I got rid of a lot of books and have not missed them at all!
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I agree that friends like that are hard to find.
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:>)
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You are lucky knowing so many kind people who will rally round when it matters.
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Yes, it is great to have friends and family who are willing to help. Thank you Jane.
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There are days I wonder if I have one more move left in me … I have lived in seven States. And moved several times within more than a few of them! I love how you told the story of that huge move. Great haibun.
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Thank you Helen. You must really be ready to stay put! Thanks for sharing.
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I agree, and it was lovely to read that you and your son have such good friends.👌
Been awhile, Dwight 👋
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Thank you for your comments. Great to hear from you again.
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