kimblanchard Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 I rented a helium tank and bought a couple hundred balloons to take to church this morning. Katie and I decided we would decorate some balloons and release them to heaven today for Mother's Day. And I figured we wouldn't be alone in wanting to send balloons skyward. As we were driving down to church this morning, Katie asked me if their were fans in heaven. I told her I didn't know and asked her why she wanted to know. She said she didn't want the fans popping Mommy's balloons. So I said that the angels all knew the balloons were coming, and so if they have ceiling fans, they turn them off on Mother's Day. About 45 kids of all ages blew up balloons, all told probably about 100 balloons. We put wildflower seeds in them, and some used the magic markers on them and some didn't. There were folks who had lost their moms or grandmas, moms who had lost children, and a couple whose children or mothers lived too far away to be at church with us this morning. Katie decorated four balloons for Becky. She had me write the words - "I love you, Mommy", "Happy Mother's Day" twice, and "We miss you." And then she drew pictures of the three of us playing together, of Katie playing with Becky's kitty, of Mommy's old school and her students so she would know they were doing okay, and of the her sitting in Becky's lap as they read a story together. On a chilly and rainy San Antonio morning, I think we have only seen the sun for 10 or 15 minutes today, but it was right at the end of service as we released our balloons into heaven's care. I hope there are no ceiling fans in heaven, or that if there are, the angels don't get too hot with them off for a while. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 That is beautiful Curtis. I hope you both enjoy that special memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Curtis - Thanks for sharing this beautiful story, we did the same thing this weekend with left over birthday ballons, Audrey purposely requested we get extras to kiss and send to Nonna in heaven, I'm just glad she still remembers after almost 3 years. I know you don't need to be told but you have an amazing daughter! Much Love to you this Mother's Day! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Wow, what a wonderful idea and how kind of you to share it with others so they could wish their Mom "Happy Mothers Day". Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Thank you Curtis for sharing that. You certainly are full of great ideas. That was such a nice gesture for Katie. Take care, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 That was a great idea.Seems like a lot of people participated too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anais Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Curtis, This is an excellent idea. The funeral home organized something similar 2 weeks ago for people with bdays in April. There was a huge balloon where the families could write messages for the deceased person. I went with my brother... Thanks for sharing the story. Anaïs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Curtis.... This is about as heart-warming as it gets. Your care of Katie's emotional needs is....well, spectacular. Becky is smiling...I know it. This made ME smile and want to cry at the same time...as it's such a lovely, touching thing you did. Sharing it with others at church makes it all the more beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us, how you celebrated Mother's Day. Hugs to you and Katie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 What a wonderful way to remember. You and Katie are an awesome team. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Beautiful story Curtis. (((Hugs))) & Tears, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Curtis, What a wonderful idea! You and Katie make such special memories together. I'm sure Becky is smiling down on you both. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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