Oh my, Lynn. I know this is so hard! But is sounds like you actually have a good plan. My parents have been gone for many years. Our home was full of things that belonged to them or they gave me. It took a long time, but over the years, as I would force myself to sort through these items; eventually, I was able to part with some things--a few each time. The pictures are particularly tough along with things my mother made, like her beautiful hand-stitched quilts.
I like your idea of taking pics of items. Wish I had done that!
Well done.
