Smooth Transitions Northwest Washington

01/13/2025

This is such a wonderful idea!!

01/01/2025

A good reminder for all of us and a positive way to look at the New Year!!

12/19/2024

12/19/2024

12/17/2024

Don’t wait…

Don’t wait til I’m gone
And then stand up to speak
About all the things
That you loved about me

Don’t sing all my praises
Through all of your tears
When I am no longer
Beside you to hear

Don’t leave all that love
Like a secret unsaid
But tell me tomorrow
Or right now instead

And I’ll tell you too
Of the things I admire
About who you are
And how much you inspire

I’ll speak from my heart
Whilst you’re still here to know
“You are” not “you were”
Or “it used to be so”

I’ll speak of your light
Whilst you’ll still hear the words
And not leave that love
In the darkness, unheard

So tell me tomorrow
Or right now - don’t wait
Because we don’t know
When it might be too late

Because we don’t know
When our time might be up
And we need to hear - while we are here -
How we’re loved.

~ 'Tell Me Tomorrow’ by Becky Hemsley ~ Becky Hemsley Poetry

~ Art by Marika Campeti

12/06/2024

Auction has finished!! Thanks to all who bid, it was great and my client is quite happy her treasures have found new homes!!

Don’t miss our latest MaxSold auction is filled with 167 unique lots. Collected by the seller’s 30+ years of teaching and traveling mostly throughout the Middle East and Asia, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re starting or adding to an existing collection or holiday shopping.

https://maxsold.com/auction/95029/bidgallery?offset=72

Bidding runs through Thursday 12th and pickup is Saturday 14th. Viewing is free, to bid, you’ll need to enter your credit card info and start shopping.

Enjoy!

10/02/2024

A dear friend recently shared this, after participating in a 5K race. I felt the need to pass along (with her permission). 🙏🏼💞

I’m walking this walk and my inner turmoil is real."When you feel frustrated with older individuals for what they can no longer do, pause and consider the depths of their own frustration for losing those abilities."

It’s all too easy to feel that surge of annoyance when a beloved elder struggles with tasks that used to come so effortlessly to them. Watching them fumble with technology, forget important details, or face physical limitations can test our patience. Yet, in those trying moments, it’s crucial to remember that our irritation is merely a glimpse into the overwhelming feelings they are grappling with deep inside.

Imagine the emotions they must experience: the grief of lost independence, the sorrow of fading abilities, and the silent frustration of feeling trapped in a body that no longer cooperates. In the grand tapestry of life, our roles often shift—today, we may find ourselves in the position of caregiver, while tomorrow, we might be the ones in need of care.

By approaching our older loved ones with empathy and understanding, we honor their unique journeys. This compassion not only enriches our relationships but also creates a legacy of kindness that transcends generations, reminding us all of the importance of connection, patience, and love. ❤️☀️

06/16/2024

So true!!

04/04/2024

Interesting article, it’s never too soon to start thinking about your future living arrangements.

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