Well, that was kinda depressing.
I understand her sense of loss, but she really needs to let go. Stuff is stuff ...and to be immensely grateful that they were not killed in the fire. Stuff is just stuff.
I know nothing about the psychosis of hoarding. Which could be her problem.
Roll-up thin-sliced small apples (skin on) in puff pastry or pie dough strips.
PREP Spread pastry w/ thinned-out apricot jam. Hold sliced apples in lemon water.
Bake pastry crisp and golden in buttered muffin tins 375 deg 25-30 min.
Serve dusted w/ conf.