DID YOU EVER THINK OF DOING THIS? (24)
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Wow That was excellent Judy.
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That is just beautiful and I bet you are all very glad that you did that.
I did something similar years ago.
It was my grandmother's 88th birthday. she had requested years ago that we please not give her anymore knick knacks or the sort.
so what to give?
I wrote a letter describing our times together and how she always made me feel like I was her favorite grandchild out of the 17 that she had. she treasured that letter. It was a huge hit at the party, except of course to the other 16 not favorite grandchildren.
I did something similar years ago.
It was my grandmother's 88th birthday. she had requested years ago that we please not give her anymore knick knacks or the sort.
so what to give?
I wrote a letter describing our times together and how she always made me feel like I was her favorite grandchild out of the 17 that she had. she treasured that letter. It was a huge hit at the party, except of course to the other 16 not favorite grandchildren.
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Thank you so much for sharing that.We did similar letters, poems and cards for my mother as she lay dying of cancer and we too put them to rest with her in her coffin. I think it was a wonderful way for us all to have closure. We all read them at her funeral one at a time and the placed them in there with her. It was beautiful. I am thankful for it.
I miss my mother dearly. But it is wonderful to know that she knew how much she was loved and how she touched the hearts of everyone she knew before she died.
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That touched my heart Judy! Thank you for sharing it! 
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Very beautiful... When my ex father-in-law passed away he was creamated, and I suggested to take some of his ashes and plant a tree so we did that, I said that in some small way at least he would still live on..
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That is truly beautiful Judy.
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There are so many ways for us to "remember" those who have passed on. You have listed several right here. My hope is give people ideas so that they may think about them and plan ahead. It is never easy, but , certainly less stressful to think about it when you are not going through the ordeal.
I am awed by the things my children remembered....Look for them soon.
I am awed by the things my children remembered....Look for them soon.
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Wonderful Judy.....your Mother sounds like a beautiful woman......just like you......
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Judy what you did was so simple, it helps give closure. No long whining crying speaches, just kind words, short and sweet.
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That was beautiful Judy.
When my Mother passed away not too long ago, someone wrote me these words...it made me think.
Whilst they were asleep
they did not know they were dreaming.
But when they awoke, they knew.
Someday will come a great awakening
when we will know,
this life was just a dream.
When my Mother passed away not too long ago, someone wrote me these words...it made me think.
Whilst they were asleep
they did not know they were dreaming.
But when they awoke, they knew.
Someday will come a great awakening
when we will know,
this life was just a dream.
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cheshireman:
Isn't it wonderful that somehow, someone seems to be able to come up with words that just hit the spot. They soothe you, and, as you mentioned, make you think.
I think those were very thoughtful words.
Judy
Isn't it wonderful that somehow, someone seems to be able to come up with words that just hit the spot. They soothe you, and, as you mentioned, make you think.
I think those were very thoughtful words.
Judy
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The anniversary of my mom passing away 2 yrs. ago was just last week.
I was the only one with her as she was dying, and I told her things I wasn't able to tell her,(but should have) many years earlier.
Last year on the date, I planted the only tree I have in my front yard in memory of her.She used to grow beautiful things!
This year was actually harder, my daughter graduated from High School ,and Gramma missed it.
I like the things you said to your mother, and believe me, she took you and your family in her heart with her.
I was the only one with her as she was dying, and I told her things I wasn't able to tell her,(but should have) many years earlier.
Last year on the date, I planted the only tree I have in my front yard in memory of her.She used to grow beautiful things!
This year was actually harder, my daughter graduated from High School ,and Gramma missed it.
I like the things you said to your mother, and believe me, she took you and your family in her heart with her.
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That Was Beautiful Judy,
Here in Malta we make memory cards and we pass them to family, relatives and friends,I created my Dads memory card and with one of Dad's photos.and a poem that I wrote for Dad.
We sat beside your bed
Our hearts were Crushed and sore
We did our duty to the end
Till we could no more
In tears we watched your sinking
We watched you fade away
And though our hearts were breaking
We knew you could not stay
You left behind some aching hearts
That loved you most sincere
We never shall , and never will
Forget you Dear
Here in Malta we make memory cards and we pass them to family, relatives and friends,I created my Dads memory card and with one of Dad's photos.and a poem that I wrote for Dad.
We sat beside your bed
Our hearts were Crushed and sore
We did our duty to the end
Till we could no more
In tears we watched your sinking
We watched you fade away
And though our hearts were breaking
We knew you could not stay
You left behind some aching hearts
That loved you most sincere
We never shall , and never will
Forget you Dear
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Im sorry about your loss, but your words are beautiful..
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Cardsfan:
Thank you so much..................they were just "MY words".....one never knows just what's gonna come out at times like this. They were simple, and they flowed...so, they must have been meant to be said.
Thank you so much..................they were just "MY words".....one never knows just what's gonna come out at times like this. They were simple, and they flowed...so, they must have been meant to be said.
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Upon re-reading, perhaps you meant that for the other post. But, knowing you, I'm sure you felt that both sets of words were beautiful....they were said to loving parents, how could they not be..
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Rosebud:
I took the thank you from cardsfan, I think it was meant for your post. Your words were, indeed, caring, loving and beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us all.
I'm hoping that others will see these words and find words of their own to think about at the time of the passing of a loved one. It is not easy to find them at that time, so, perhaps they will jot them down as they emerge from ones brain, so that they will be there to be uttered at the proper time.
I took the thank you from cardsfan, I think it was meant for your post. Your words were, indeed, caring, loving and beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us all.
I'm hoping that others will see these words and find words of their own to think about at the time of the passing of a loved one. It is not easy to find them at that time, so, perhaps they will jot them down as they emerge from ones brain, so that they will be there to be uttered at the proper time.
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Before the letter, your words were beautiful, as well as the letter part my dear.
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My brother suggested that we make a collection of our thoughts and send them to her,before she passed on.. He read them to her, and,later, placed them in the coffin with her. It gave us a beautiful "closure". And, as you can see from the following...she will live on in us, forever.
Dear GiGi:
This is NOT the last message from your darling, only daughter. And, messages from YOU are in MY daily life.
I think about what I have learned from you..........
I use that knowledge every day.............................................
I pass it on to my children and their children.......
I know you are with me
When I hear myself say words that I heard coming from you.....................................................................................
When I hear words coming from my children that I have used because they came from you...................................................
When I hear words coming from their children that they have heard coming from their parents, because they came from you, through me....................................................................................
GiGi, you will live with us FOREVER, through Your progeny and through Theirs. I PROMISE.
I will ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
JUDY
Later I will post the ones from my children....they are precious.