Getting a 'round to it'
We've been saying that we should weed through your HUNDREDS of turtles, Mom. I finally started today. I started with one shelf, cleaning, dusting and photographing the turtles and decided if they stay, get donated or possibly sold. Some I set aside to see if Jackie wanted them. We have a few to donate and several to look up for possible sales. We're keeping only a few - first to be set aside are the trio of boxes that you loved so much, Ma. It's hard, really hard to do this but its beyond time to do so. We don't collect turtles. We're going to keep turtles that mean a lot to us or ones we just like. The others will find new homes, Mom. We know you'll understand. The ones we will probably sell are being wrapped in bubble wrap after being cleaned and photographed. We miss you, Mom. Every single day. Mom adored and treasured this box. She's look at it for hours and take in every turtle and other critters. An interesting one that is h