The Things I’d Like to Keep

Kymbo and I just had a major-ish clean out. We went through our clothes, and sent 5 garbage bags of stuff we don’t wear to the local community care people. I mostly discarded pants, and yet I still have plenty.

I’m a hoarder by nature so these events, while common for Kym, are a significant event for me, and tend to get my mind going.

What memories and feelings am I throwing out with my pants, and what do I want to keep? What is important to me at the End?

Today I experienced one of The Things I’d Like to Keep: I looked into Harvey’s room, and saw him sitting on his bed, splitting open a pea-shell from his Grandparent’s garden, picking out the sweet crisp peas, and eating them.

If I can carry that vision to the End, I will be a happier man - sometimes a little teary - but happier nonetheless.