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My grandma died in October (i posted about it here), and I’ve experienced a wide range of emotions since that time. I miss her very much, that’s for sure, although some days are much worse then others. I’m not someone who thinks that when someone dies they shouldn’t be talked about. I’m all about continuing to talk about that person, and remembering the funny memories and experiences. I think it’s healthy to continue to carry the joy and memories of that person through life, and that’s what I do with her. I’ve also placed a few little memories around my house of her, one of which is the last thing she ever gave to me. It’s something completely ridiculous, but something that gave her joy during her last few months at her assisted living center.
Yes… it’s a solar powered flower. When it’s in the sunlight, the flower and the leaves bounce back and forth. It’s silly, but it looks so happy when the sunlight hits it. My grandma loved them, and she gave one to me the last time I visited her there. I keep it in my living room, and smile every time I see it dancing. It reminds me of the joy she had in so many things in life, and it gives me a funny memory of her.
Losing someone is never easy, but I’d rather remember the good memories then try to forget my grandma and never speak of her.
Now it’s your turn to share! If you’ve ever lost someone before, what’s one little way you choose to remember them?
Sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. It’s not easy losing someone for sure. I lost my mom 10 years ago this April. One way I remember my mom is to listen to sing my daughter the same songs my mom used to sing to me. 🙂
My mother-in-law gave my daughter one of those solar powered flowers. My daughter adores it. 🙂
I lost my grandmother over 10 years ago. Still to this day, I’ll run across something with her handwriting on it…and just sit with it for a bit. Miss her still.
I’m so sorry – grandma’s are hard one’s to let go of. I remember my grandma through a couple little things I have from her, and lots of photos! 🙂
It is always hard when we lose someone we love and especially when they have been in our life since birth. I read the title and I winced. I didn’t want to go further, but I did. It isn’t that my grandmother has passed, she just doesn’t care for me much because I didn’t turn out the way she had hoped. Ah well such is life.
I am glad you have nice memories of your grandmother that you can carry in your heart forever.
I carry in my heart: I was a small child making chocolate chip cookies with her and the smell of her coffee brewing first thing in the morning. And when I was young, her looking at me like I was the greatest thing in the world.
Peace,
Morgan
I really like this post. I agree you keep the person’s memory alive by talking about them and sharing how much you loved them with others. 🙂 The flower dancing is an excelent reminder.