How do you deal with this? I can't go to her grave because it is in another state and my mom's unveiling is not until June, even though she passed on May 2. I thought about going to the beach and releasing a balloon or journaling.
Any other ideas?
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Dealing with first death anniversary...
Yesterday did not go as planned. I went to the beach and did the balloon release, but the balloon went under the pier. I did, however, take a scenic drive along the ocean, which was very peaceful! I also tried to go to the temple to pray for my mom, but they gave me the wrong time.
Candle lighting by: Gloria
I think that these are both lovely ideas. I won't be able to visit my Mothers grave on the date of her anniversary either and you have given me some wonderful ideas. Thank you. I haven't thought that far ahead until I read your story.
Candle Lighting by: Anonymous
I'm going to light a candle, a yarzeit candle. I just wanted to know what other people do when you can't get to the gravesite.
Thanks!
Thanks for your response! by: Anonymous
Unfortunately her gravesite is in another state so placing flowers on her grave is something I cannot do. That's why I was thinking about the balloon release.
It is an Emotional Day... by: Dakota Blues
I like the idea of the beach and balloon. And, lighting a candle daily. I had read that the days leading up to our first anniversary could be more difficult than the actual day itself. I kind of agree. Everyday without our loved ones is a struggle.
My daughter is buried out-of-state, too. I started to visit a cemetery close to home. There is a young woman buried there with a headstone very similar to our daughters. Often, I will drive to this cemetery and sit there...and pray, and cry, for her family, too.
If you have family and close friends near you...it may be nice for you to lock arms with them. Grief and anniversaries are very personal. Be extra gentle with yourself. Hugs ~~~
dealing by: Anonymous
i think them are good ideas im just starting this journey my fiance died in feb. i keep a journal and another thing i do is light a candle for him everynight you could write a message on the balloon in honor of your mom. i can go to his gravesight but i still keep the journal and light the candle, i believe our loved ones are with us even when we dont go to their gravesites.
