Happy Holidays
I got this from my breavement group. Perhaps you have it. I want to share it with each of you.
A HOLIDAY MEMORIAL
A holiday wreath is a traditional part of Christmas in most homes. It is a simple wreath, usually of fresh greens in which you can place four candles. The wreath may be placed on any table or fireplace mantel. As you light each candle this year you may create a new ritual which will become a lasting tradition for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We hope this memorial will help you include your loved one in celebration.
AS WE LIGHT THESE FOUR CANDLES IN HONOR OF YOU, WE LIGHT ONE FOR OUR GRIEF, ONE FOR OUR COURAGE, ONE FOR OUR MEMORIES AND ONE FOR OUR LOVE.
1ST CANDLE: This candle represents our grief, the pain of losing you is intense. It reminds us of the depth of our love for you.
2ND CANDLE: This candle represents our courage - to confront our sorrow - to comfort each other - to change our lives.
3RD CANDLE: This light is in your memory - the time we laughed, the times we cried - the times we were angry with each other - the silly things you did, the caring and joy you gave us.
4TH CANDLE: This light is the light of love, as we enter this holiday season day by day we cherish the special place in our hearts that will always be reserved for you. We thank you for the gift your living brought to each of us. We love you.
A HOLIDAY MEMORIAL
A holiday wreath is a traditional part of Christmas in most homes. It is a simple wreath, usually of fresh greens in which you can place four candles. The wreath may be placed on any table or fireplace mantel. As you light each candle this year you may create a new ritual which will become a lasting tradition for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We hope this memorial will help you include your loved one in celebration.
AS WE LIGHT THESE FOUR CANDLES IN HONOR OF YOU, WE LIGHT ONE FOR OUR GRIEF, ONE FOR OUR COURAGE, ONE FOR OUR MEMORIES AND ONE FOR OUR LOVE.
1ST CANDLE: This candle represents our grief, the pain of losing you is intense. It reminds us of the depth of our love for you.
2ND CANDLE: This candle represents our courage - to confront our sorrow - to comfort each other - to change our lives.
3RD CANDLE: This light is in your memory - the time we laughed, the times we cried - the times we were angry with each other - the silly things you did, the caring and joy you gave us.
4TH CANDLE: This light is the light of love, as we enter this holiday season day by day we cherish the special place in our hearts that will always be reserved for you. We thank you for the gift your living brought to each of us. We love you.
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I love this! A four candle wreath is part of the Catholic Calendar of Advent. Three purple candles and the last, a pink one. I am going to print this out and on Christmas eve rather than our meal time prayer each one of us (me and my three kidadults) are going to light a candle and read. Thank you. What a lovely thought.
Oh I am so glad Linda. I love this too.
Lindanne
i agree with linda, i think this is fabulous. i can not thank you enough and i have every intention of going out tomorrow for a wreath.
you did a good thing today!!!!!
thanks so much
judi
Thank you Judi. I am so very happy that you guys love it as much as I do. Love and blessings to all! Lindanne
This is very meaningful to all of us who are widowed. Thanks for sharing.
Doye
Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Hugs,
Jean
Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Darlene
I love this! Thanks for sharing.