When I look back at my daughter's death
it feels like it was just yesterday; but, in reality it has been many years
now. I will never forget how, when my daughter died, a very good friend
called me and she said, "How do you want to remember her? What are you
going to do for her?" Those two questions stopped me in my tracks
because I was so wrapped up in my grief that I hadn't even given a thought to how I wanted to say thank you for being the precious daughter you were or how to say
goodbye to her physical presence and to greet her soul, her spiritual
presence.
I am so thankful for my friend because
there was no family that could offer me that kind of support. Those words meant
so much to me that I have always wanted to make sure no one else felt
alone going through this process. Since you have found yourself here in this place, know that you are
not alone. Remember we all grieve differently, we all have different beliefs,
different ideas about how we want to honor and to remember our deceased loved one. I want you to
know there are many ways to say goodbye, not just one way. And, there is no right or wrong way, only your way.
For me it is an honor and
privilege to support families as they prepare to say
goodbye to a loved one.
So, tell me, how do you want to remember your
loved one? How do you want to say goodbye?
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