~~~~Today is not a good day. I'm trying to get together the invitations for Jeffrey's birthday party. Still making decisions. Need to order them today. I wanted to hand make them, but it looks like I'm going to personalize them with pictures instead and order them online.
~~~~I am also trying to figure out what kind of "party favors" I want to give out at the party. Usually, it is a picture of Jeffrey, or us as a family. One year I gave "the kids" (Jeffrey's friends), a CD, made from an old cassette tape, in which the case was broken, and I was able to find someone to create CDs for me. They loved it! I'm hoping I can figure out exactly what it is I want to do for this party.
~~~~~~Today is the monthly Compassionate Friends meeting. I missed last month's meeting because I was out of town, but I will go to this one. This month is Jeffrey's 4th year anniversary since he left us on this earth. Compassionate Friends call the 'anniversary dates' Heaven Date. Which I think is appropriate. Special recognition is given to the children when their Heaven Date arrives, as well as their Birthday date.
~~~~~Well, this month, February, is both Jeffrey's Heaven Date - February 18, 2006 - AND this month is ALSO Jeffrey's Birthday - February 24, 1983.
Am feeling kinda wimpy right now. I hope that I can get J to go with me tonight. He doesn't go any more. Maybe he will tonight.
FAMILY FOREVER
.jpg)
FAMILY 2002
Bestest Buds - BFF!!
.jpg)
Beer & BBQ - Before Lil Gal & Farmer Jr. were on the scene! 1998 (Dang! I need to get back to Jazzercise!)
Jeffrey & Dad 2004
Horsing Around
Jeffrey & Mom
.jpg)
Spinning & Spinning
Family Photos
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
.jpg)
.jpg)
+(cropped).jpg)
9 comments:
Please know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers today as you have your meeting. Hope you can feel all the big hugs encircling you all the way from Maine!
I sure hope Uncle J goes too. Not only for himself, but to support you. I am so proud of you for joining this group. My heart is always with you, and now Cheryl too for her loss as well.
In my mind it is so fresh that if it comes up I think this is the third year; sometimes, I have to count because it still feels like the second. I can't believe it has been four years.
I truly believe, though the sorry will never bury or go away that the 5th year will bring some relief to the mourning. I don't know if I read this somewhere in my lifetime or if this is just something I feel.
I still struggle with this myself. I drive down that Highway almost daily and every time I turn onto it, I remember. That's a good thing, though
I wouldn't ever want to not remember.... I wish he could have met Lil'Gal.... But, at least Farmer, Jr. will have the memories or the stories from our memories when he gets older and understands all this more.
Love you and hugs.... I'll see you tomorrow. I'm excited about the party favor idea you have in mind. I think it is great!
Oh Dez, wish I could share a hug too. :)
Hope the meeting went well ... you're in my thoughts. XXOO
Cheryl, FW, Gary & Pro: Thank you so very much for your heartfelt words. February is very much a struggle for me. I do look forward to Jeffrey's birthday party, because a lot of his friends show up, as well as some of the parents; and it is so wonderful to see them and to reminisce about Jeffrey and their good times.
FW is always by my side to get the party organized and enjoy the memory with us. HUGS to all, and Thanks so much.
sending you a great big hug....thank you so much for all your prayers for me - i put your numbers in my phone - you make you call or text me also if you need to - always here - ALWAYS!! gonna message you my numbers on facebook...
Kelly
I think Heaven Date is beautiful - I love that. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts sweet lady. Hang in there.
Love,
fiwa
Kelly, and Fiwa, I just saw your comments.
Thank you so much for your support and prayers and warm thoughts. This short month has many days that are sad and stressful.
Kelly, I will look for your numbers, and put them in my phone. Love and hugs to both of you!
Oh Dez... I'm so sorry. I like the idea of a Heaven Date.
Post a Comment