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If you have ever had the task of going through items left behind by loved ones you know that it can be extremely overwhelming. There are family heirlooms, knick-knacks, dishes, and homemade items.
After going through cabinets, drawers, and 80 years of memories one of the items left at my husband’s family “camp” was this wheelbarrow that was fashioned by his father Ken Mills. To explain “camps” they are what Canadians call their lake houses or cabins. Most families have one and spend summers there as often as possible. The Mills’ camp is only accessible by boat or a very long hike through dense foliage. Ken built this little wheelbarrow onsite which avoided bringing one over that would be heavy and difficult to load on a boat.
Now, after the special items were carefully chosen by the family there sat this little Ken Mills custom wheelbarrow. We began the process of finding homes for items that were larger and may be used by someone that could give them new life. My husband said, “Hey, take a picture of this and see if they want it,” I laughed and acquiesced. I bet you can guess what happened next.
I get a response that they know someone who would love it! This little wheelbarrow that has spent its whole life hauling, weathering ice, rain, and lots of hard work will begin a new life in Oregon. The person adopting it, (Tate and Bugs), will give it a facelift, new joints, and fresh paint. After long years of service, it will lead the good life being admired
in someone’s garden or front porch bringing stories of its adventures on Lake Superior.
It made me think about repurposing our own lives. Maybe all we need is a different perspective from someone who sees our value. Perhaps this is how lives are changed; when someone who cares removes us from our current status and gives us a fresh start. If you feel a little weathered and tired consider finding fresh eyes to give you a new perspective.
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