Day 57:

One good thing coming out of this time, (and there have been a few), is that it has led to MIL cleaning out her various storage areas.  The woman is like a squirrel.  She has untold hoards of things stuffed into every conceivable cupboard, drawer, shelf, closet, basement, garage.....  Visiting her in her small 2 bedroom apartment one would never believe the "goodies" behind every door.  She has table settings for 12 and glassware for an army.  She has 3 pasta makers.  THREE.  And she doesn't even make her own pasta!  She has more pots and pans and cooking utensils than she could ever possibly need.  And all of that is just in the enormous cabinet in the dining area.  In the guest room is a wardrobe covering one entire wall.  In there is another treasure trove.  She has piles of sheets and towels that must be 50 years old but have never been used.  She has drawers filled with table linens and scarves and gloves and old wallets and bags.  Many things are still in their original packaging.  What's not unused is used to the point of no return but she won't get rid of anything.  Or wouldn't.  GP has been nagging her for 2 months now to use this time to do some shoveling.  He has started to bring things home with him that we then evaluate and either keep or pass on.  Tomorrow we are going to her place to a good look-see.  She is in a very good mood.  Today was market day, tomorrow we visit, and next week she can start going to mass again.  Yay MIL!

Stay well.  xxoo, me