I am moving 3000 miles away from the place I’ve lived my entire life and with my DH of 51 years; he died six months ago. In my new home, I will be close to DS and family as well as some life-long friends. You can imagine the amount of sorting, packing, and preparation it takes to clear out a house you’ve lived in for 30 years! Friends are asking to see me before I leave. I know they’re well-meaning, but I have vowed, and encourage anyone reading this, to do the following if and when friends or family are in the same situation: Do NOT say, “I want to see you before you leave - let’s go out and have lunch or dinner or for a fun outing!” Instead, DO say, “I want to see you before you leave. I’ll come over and help you pack and we can send out for pizza or I’ll bring a meal.”
