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The worst is over, I'm feeling super happy/hopeful!
This past weekend we moved my recently widowed grandmother into the apartment above my mom. It was a biotch of a move...basically taking 78 years worth of stuff (enough to fill a 3 floor house) and cramming it into a 2 bedroom apartment. I was worried it would end up looking like something out of "Hoarders", but it actually came together quite nicely, and looks very cozy and cute. 
There was some moaning and groaning and a few spats between my mom and uncle, but honestly I think everyone was pleased with how it turned out. I wanted to make it feel like home so I put away as much as I could, and hung some pictures, made the bed all nice and put her clothes in the closet all nice and neat. Honestly, I didn't even want to leave at the end because it already felt like a familiar and homey place. I pray that this is the change my family needs to get over the sadness/anger about my grandfather's passing. I'm so hopeful for the future now.
Re: The worst is over, I'm feeling super happy/hopeful!
That sounds like good progress. I hope she is enjoying her new place and her proximity to your mom.
Thanks so much to you both! My grandfather passed away in the house, so I think it was really hard for my grandmother to keep living there. This is a big change, but also a very fresh start. Now my mom and uncle just need to be on good behavior and quit bickering about everything! lol!
It does bring a sense of closure to us all. I'm a bit sad cause there are so many memories in that house, but they get overshadowed by my grandfather's death, unfortunately. It's good to be out of there.
That is great to hear!
And kudos to you for making such efforts to make her apartment be homey and cozy.