Upcoming Angel date
As I approach Eddie's Angel Date I am in amazement that I have lived without him for almost 1 year now. Those 1st few days,weeks I thought I would die & sort of wanted to. I was a young when he was born & he was the center for me. After God, he came next. He was a good & loyal son.
For his Angel Date we will go to the cemetary. Then we will gather as a family & I am sure we will cry. And cry. But its OK. The next day at our litle Methodist Church he will be remembered & His children, his ex, myself & Ken will receive prayers from the congregation for peace & healing. The pastor & I picked out some hymns & I will get flowers for the altar. I am buying Joshua, Christina, (Eddie's children), my former DIL, Elaine & Ken & I each a red rose. Extended family & Eddie's best friend Mike are coming & then I will have a brunch in Eddie's honor at my house after. I truly want to celebrate his life, but if we are sad, so be it.
I am going to write here about all that my son has taught me & given me in the last year. I think that will help me get through that day.
Eddie's birthday will be September 22nd. He would have been 39 this year. I haven't made plans yet for that day. As Eddie used to say, "Baby steps, Mom, Baby steps". Ok Eddie, I'll try. :)
Love & peace to all.
For his Angel Date we will go to the cemetary. Then we will gather as a family & I am sure we will cry. And cry. But its OK. The next day at our litle Methodist Church he will be remembered & His children, his ex, myself & Ken will receive prayers from the congregation for peace & healing. The pastor & I picked out some hymns & I will get flowers for the altar. I am buying Joshua, Christina, (Eddie's children), my former DIL, Elaine & Ken & I each a red rose. Extended family & Eddie's best friend Mike are coming & then I will have a brunch in Eddie's honor at my house after. I truly want to celebrate his life, but if we are sad, so be it.
I am going to write here about all that my son has taught me & given me in the last year. I think that will help me get through that day.
Eddie's birthday will be September 22nd. He would have been 39 this year. I haven't made plans yet for that day. As Eddie used to say, "Baby steps, Mom, Baby steps". Ok Eddie, I'll try. :)
Love & peace to all.
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My heart is with you my dear friend. I think what you have planned for Eddie\'s angel date is awesome. My brother\'s angel date will be 9/2. I don\'t know what we are going to do. It seems that we may just be trying not to think about it. Anyway my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I hope that day is special and brings you and your family some healing. I know that Eddie will be with you!! Your friend, Melissa
The day sounds wonderful and I like you celebrated my son on the 18th his second angel day love to you my friend
Thank you both. I felt that at least if I have a plan & some structure to the day, I won\'t be pacing & walking around in circles, (hopefully). Love to you.
Sounds like a beautiful plan to celebrate your son, Eddie\'s birthday. I would like to be your friend. Sincerely, BarbaraWawa
Thank you, Barbara, Love to be yout friend as well.
What a blessing to have your wonderful family and church friends gather on Eddie\'s first angel day ~ sounds like you\'re heading into it with courage, strength and some sense of peace.
Sending so much love your way ~ Debbie
I like that you have planned a day to observe the life of your child. I know you will have peace with family and friends around. I ask God to hold you closely. Have a special blessed day....love to you and Eddie....dale, brandon\'s mom
It feels as if it is unfolding with intention and so much love. Remembering and honoring dear Eddie will make it so. May peace surround your heart in these days leading up to and on his angel anniversary. Let us know how it goes for you and many blessings sent your way. Much love. Joanie
Hi Debbie, Dale & Joanie, I do have (at the moment) a sense of peace. Thank you for your love & support. I draw strength from all of you. Love & peace to you as well.
I just about fell off my chair when you said baby steps. That was one of the last things my Richard said to me before he died. I always remember those word and strive to live by them and by the way I am doing a terrible job of it.
The first angel date I think is the hardest at least it was for me. There was so much anxiety and I made no plans at all except take the day off work. I take the day off every year and do what I feel like at the moment. For Richards birthday we go out to dinner as a family.
With your family present I know you will have a lot of support. Hugs, Inga
It sounds like a good day...full of friends and famly and sweet memories...love and hugs...Karen
Thank you, Inga & Karen, for your kind wishes. I hope we have a gentle day.
Every year I get a little numb a week or so before MayLyn\'s angel date. We also gather as a family, now MayLyn\'s children say the prayer and dinner is usually MayLyn\'s favorite dish. It is truly a time for remembering and healing and together is really a solid great thing. God Bless you hun...my prayers are with you and on that day I will say your Son\'s name out loud and tell him what a strong Mom you still are. Walking beside you always....Jacqueline PLH
Thank you Jacqueline. I\'m trying to be strong.
Linda, sounds like you have made some wonderful plans. I have found the anticipation can be worse than the actual day, and there can be a let down afterwards. I hope you have a gentle and peaceful day. You will find your strength, you will do it for Eddie. Love, Sue