Creating Responsible Citizens in Our Kids

So, we are getting ready to move.  Its a hard process and my emotions are pretty raw.  And because we are moving to a smaller house, thank you economy, it means that there are lots of things to do.  There are a lot of tough choices to be made.  And I have chosen to include my daughters in the process.  It makes it harder than if I just did it myself, but its worth it.  They are going through their toys and clothes.  Since we have a brand new baby in the family ( I have a new niece), they are making piles of things to give to the baby, as well as a pile for donation. 

For me, this is a bittersweet task.  This was  home that my husband and I chose together.  Each piece of furniture was discussed and debated to the point of insanity.  The school was the one that we chose.  And now, when he is gone, instead of being able to treasure this "house that built me" I am being forced to leave.  And the place I am going is not where I want to be.  But, I am having to go.  My husband is gone, and my life is changing.  There is no choice.  I have to move forward...even if it feels like a death march