Comments on: Changing perspective

By: Miss A

Miss A — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:50:07 +0000

I am so sorry for your loss.

Thanks for sharing this part of the grieving process with us.

By: so grateful to be Mormon

so grateful to be Mormon — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:35:05 +0000

M ~ hope you and your family are doing okay. blessings, beany

By: April

April — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:03:32 +0000

A service’s main purpose is for the living. You can have coffee with people who loved your father and reap the benefits of sharing love and memories without calling it a service.

By: so grateful to be Mormon

so grateful to be Mormon — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:58:03 +0000

M — your post really touched me. i keep thinking about your “love is … ” post about your dad and your mom. that was so beautiful .. truly an amazing example to me. thank you for sharing these moments and feelings. and your quote at the end was good, i really liked the last part of it.

each of us leaves a legacy in the hearts and memories of those we impact throughout our journey through this life.

blessings and peace, beany

**hugs**

By: Tara R.

Tara R. — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:37:06 +0000

M. – I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately. I talked with Gary and Nancy and made sure they both had written instructions for S and me for when they passed. I still don’t think I will ever be able to completely prepare myself for that day. If you want to talk I can forward you my number. Times like this have me thinking about how much I miss having family close.

By: Half-Past Kissin' Time

Half-Past Kissin' Time — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:45:53 +0000

It’s hard to fully prepare for something like this. I’ll continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.

I have an idea you might want to consider, if appropriate. After my dad died, my sister took nine of his flannel shirts (obviously, he wore them often) and took them to a woman who made teddy bears from shirts. My sister presented them to us at Christmas; we each got to choose our favorite. The price was something like $30 each. Just something to consider.

By: steve

steve — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:48:23 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Everyone says their goodbyes and farewells in a different way. Some people the funerals and “Viewings” help them with closure and the finality of it. Their is no set way to grieve, i think grieving is necessary though..it helps deal with your feelings. You have memories of your father though which to most memories are enough…
Zman

By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:44:35 +0000

I never thought of it this way. Thanks for sharing even though I’m sure it was difficult for you. *more hugs*