I hate that I'm posting about December 23rd on the last day of the year, BUT I definitely don't want to blog about one of the saddest days of 2023 (and there are a few) at the start of 2024. There will be plenty enough sad days to come...
So, back to December 23rd.
Our Christmas Holiday Season looks different now that Chris has passed. It always includes a trip to the cemetery. Always optional. Because that's what's recommended by grief counselors for children. But always attended...b/c I've got some really great kids.
It's hard to believe that we are quickly approaching the 4-year mark since Chris passed. And while the kids are doing remarkably well, holidays/birthdays/anniversaries always include a bit of "hard". We acknowledge the sadness, embrace it, and release it. Forward is our motto.
So, here are a few pictures from our "Christmas Trip to the Cemetery". My amazing boyfriend always orders a grave blanket for Chris' plot. He then takes the kids shopping for ornaments to decorate the greenery. The kids pick ornaments that are meaningful to them about their dad. A hard day, but also a beautiful tribute to honor his memory.
Afterwards, we go out to eat at Dad's favorite BBQ joint and then typically head home where we all collapse into our beds. Grief is tricky. Messy. Exhausting.
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| Family Pic |
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| From all 3 Kids |
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| Mary's Choice to Grow Dad's Collection |
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| Benjamin's Ornament |
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| Luke's Ornament |
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| Our Comedic Relief |
“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.”
~E.A. Bucchianeri~
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