Moving Scam and My Teddy Bear
I have been de-cluttered in a most interesting way. Intuitively I decided to pack a U Haul full of my most precious items and not give them to the movers. It was a message from my heart, or that 'still, small voice' deep in my unconscious, which kept me focused on the fragile things like artwork, pottery, teddy bear . . . and glass doll that grandma made for me on my 11 year old birthday. I decided to take the computers, one of the television sets, and some important alter items I love so much. As a last thought, I threw in a big box of photos from the selection of over 22 albums and assorted boxes of photos- but left all my personal journals.
I spent hours going through items to give to Good Will and even took a truck load of children books and toys, including a precious antique dresser from grandma, down south to family. I gave to my best friends my stereo inherited from dad, an entertainment center, a home made favorite book shelf and other miscellaneous items.
To the movers, I gave our prized collections of things. Many I loved and admired but never used. 15,000 dollars worth of sentimental things were packed with the stuff I had for the movers, including any photos I ever owned of my father, baby pictures, my grandfather’s unfinished manuscript and all the record albums I inherited from him (he was the first professor to teach jazz for college credit in the US). A ton of things I would never in a million years give away or get rid of.
The movers scammed me. Deep in my soul I must have known this or why would I have taken such care to separate out what I love the most? I will never know. As I go through these early days of wondering if I’ll ever see our belongings again, I shake my head in confusion and awe at how the universe works!
I had to drop my stuff off in Arizona on the way to Oregon because the U Haul was too heavy for my car over the Rockies. So now my precious belongings are in Sedona, the movers have stolen the rest and it’s just me, my children and our pets who live with sister and bro and their kids.
I have a new job which I really like, it’s awesome. I live in a home with simple style, a large family dinner every night, no television in the main room, a big urban garden and lots of outdoor camping, tubing, paddling, climbing, hiking sorts of activities every week. It’s all new and fresh and simple. It’s what I have been praying to have all my life.
My new nursing job will send me to an orientation ‘rah rah’ party as a new team mate initiation. They are sending me to Arizona near where our belongings are, how ironic is THIS? They tell me I will get a free plane ticket there, and can drive a U Haul truck back here again.
There are so many things happening right now that are akin to doors opening up for me . . . and yet I have this cloud of ‘movers’ lingering overhead- reminding me that I either must pursue a lawsuit or let go. My emotions are mixed.
Thankful am I for all my prayers answered, for the fact that I had the intuitive guidance to set aside all that my heart TRULY loves, safe from the movers. There is a glass claw foot piano stool, antique, which my grandpa used that I miss- but maybe we’ll still get our belongings back, yet! And if we don't, I'll camp at the pow wow on the reservation and spend all night in ceremonial 'letting go' of those things I have lost . . . and the glass claw foot piano stool which he sat on and I spun on as a child, and which grandma knit a cover for- well, it will be more real for me as I ceremoniously let it go.
No matter what happens now, my soul has learned what is most important - happiness, health and environment. Because ‘stuff is stuff’, and even if it is worth a lot of money, it is no substitute for a beautiful alter filling my home with positive energy, a garden of lettuce . . . or a peaceful family dinner with love and laughter!
I could be one of those who have been scammed and sit in an empty home with nothing. I cringe and cry for the others who this has happened to! I will press onward to communicate with the legal authorities what I can to get their attention regarding this matter, it is important.
I am so thankful and so blessed, with help from others in legal positions right now who are willing to investigate. I realize that being listened to when movers scam you- is not normal- and most cops won’t even take a report. The law doesn’t protect us in this area. For some reason, I am getting a lot of help and I can only believe that I’m a channel to help others in this same situation.
Years ago when I was about 12 years old, my mom and I went through a hard time and we ended up in a homeless shelter with all we owned in boxes. She told me that I had to pick out just two things to keep. I looked at all my record albums and clothes, my dolls and books . . . and chose my teddy bear. I almost didn't, but I love Teddy and couldn't imagine leaving him behind.
I still have Teddy!
Light,
Fawn