@Charlie, life rarely goes as one has planned; we cannot control our lives to that extent; I think you should re-read your manuscript and see how it resonates now with you. I have about completed my Swedish death cleaning (cf Margareta Magnusson's "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleansing") except for photographs, which Magnusson recommends to do last. The process brought to mind so many smiles and texts back and forth with friends who are still in my life; it was a good experience; take a look at that manuscript and re-live that time of your life; I think you will find it rewarding. JS