Cari, I went through the same thing -- my aunt fell and broke her hip and ended up in long-term care in a nursing home. She had family china, gold-leaf crystal, the National Two-Spool treadle, and more "Cr__p" than you can imagine. I'm still trying to deal with it -- but I've had major back problems, so nothing is getting done -- drives me nuts, but there you have it. Probably clearing out aunt's house is why my back is in the condition it's in! That's my fault -- I should have known better!
Jeanette