Jeff and I once again visited the cemetery
to decorate the gravesite of
my Mom, Dad and sister.
As the years move on the cemetery has become to feel more like a place of comfort.
Decorating feels like a sweet way to remember and honor their lives.
Christmas time at the cemetery feels like a community.
Grief and loss can feel lonely sometimes
Being around other people
celebrating the lives of those they've lost and loved
can be a comfort.
This year the the decorating rules were abruptly changed
so there was an opportunity to talk to other people
who were also shocked at the change as they were attempting
to decorate their family graves.
We met the most interesting woman and got to know all about her family
and share some stone cleaning tips.
My take away from our visit this year
just how much we all have in common
and
you can find Silver Linings every where.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy
as you style your life
So beautiful, in thought and deed. Love the red for Christmas, which suits you so well. I hope to visit my parent's resting peace (quite a distance from us) over the holiday period. I think I have told you she was a Saunders - kinfolk! Merry Christmas dear Tamera. xxxx
ReplyDeleteAlways so wonderful to have a visit here from you, dearest Patricia! How goes life in Brisbane my dear? That is so amazing that your mother is also a Saunders!! Do you follow @Mazlifestyle on Instagram? she also lives in Australia. Her mother is also a Saunders! I think that is so fascinating you both have mother's with Saunders! I haven't even met anyone in the States, other than my family with the same sur name!
DeleteI hope you have magical holidays with your wonderful family! Sending big hugs! XOX
Dearest Tamera, I agree that graveside visits change shape over the years and they are a place of solace and grounding as the years pass. You’ve inspired me to place a little Christmas tree on my parents’ place of rest this year, thank you.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and Jeff all the very best for 2025,
Hugs, Mary,
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Mary thank you so much for your visit here my dear! I appreciate your understanding words about graveside visits. I am happy to hear my post has inspired you to to put a little tree on your parents resting place. Sending you big hugs!
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