Katy66 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 through another first. My dear husband's birthday was yesterday, he would have been 55. I took the day off from work and my daughter stayed home from school. We took new spring flowers to the cemetary and talked to each other and Gene; lit a candle at home; and just spent a lot of time remembering. I'm glad to say that the vast majority of the memories were of happier times, not more recent illness and struggle. Saturday is the official celebration of his life with family and a few close friends. My 8 year old daughter's idea that I've been struggling with it until this week. Gene always said that after his funeral he wanted a party and I just wasn't able to do that in November. Saturday is the party he wanted. All his favorite foods, toasts made to his favorite beer and a few balloons with messages released. Only tears of happy memories!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Katy, this is nice. Sometimes we take our cue from an 8 year old because they know what we need! A celebration of his life. Yes. When my Dad died, at age 52, he insisted that we celebrate his life, not mourn it. Of course we mourned, but we did have a party for him, and it was awesome to share good memories and lots of laughs. Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Good Job Katy, I know it's not easy getting thru those firsts. Funny how sometimes kids know what we need more than we do. Will think of you on Sunday and Gene. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 yes, good job on getting through this very significant first. And best of luck with this weekend. I hope the day brings you a little healing and that you know he'll be looking on all of you with a smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Wow, how nice. That's quite a kid you have there. Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy66 Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Saturday was a wonderful celebration of Gene's life and though difficult, very healing for me. I'm grateful for my family who shared in such a beautiful day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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