Archive for September, 2008

Anniversaries of a child’s death

22 September, 2008

I’ve found that if I prepare something special to do in the weeks before my child’s anniversary of his death,  I manage to get through the day better.  Over the years we have tried a few ideas.  Helium balloons with messages texta’d on them.  Having a picnic at our child’s grave.  Lighting a candle on the table for the evening meal.  Putting flowers in a vase.  Having a cuppa with a friend who doesn’t mind if you talk or cry.    I’d love to hear other people’s ideas on how they get through a hard day.