In Memory and Sharing Memories

Today is a very reflective day for me. This is the anniversary of my father's passing. This is the month that my mother-in-law passed away many years ago, and this week on Monday my father-in-law passed away. (He was 91 1/2 years old). All of the emotions have me on a roller coaster ride of thoughts. My husband has to travel up to Maine for the memorial service, and I can't go along because our son is home for the winter break (and winter it is, we had 8" of snow yesterday). I also couldn't go to his mother's service as child care was an issue back then. And, then in the summer he will go back for the burial. There is so much he is dealing with, and then I keep remembering my dad and his dad.

On a lighter note, today at work we are sharing memories with a large anniversary celebration for some employees. 2-employees have hit their 20-year anniversary with the company, and 1-employee has hit his 10-year anniversary. With 29 employees total, we now have 6-active employees with 20 years service. So, we will tell stores, share memories, eat a wonderful meal, and eat from 3-different cakes.

My mom was working yesterday on wording for some save the date cards for her 90th birthday. She put on it no gifts. I added, bring memories and stories to share. For people live in the hearts of those that remember them, and the stories will include people that are no longer with us, and the stories will make sure that her stories become part of us. As will the stories that we tell today at our luncheon, as will the stories that my husband and his brother and sister will share this weekend up in Maine.

Memories also puts into perspective what is important in life. Living, Loving, Sharing, Laughing and Caring for others.