SeptemberGirl
More drink, less run since 2008
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I can't imagine losing a child. How awful. My heart goes out to them.
I lost a friend right after I got engaged - it will be the 9 year anniversary in a few days. I didn't want to plan my wedding, this was my good friend's husband, but it was his widow and his family who told me that I had to celebrate the good things. All through the wake and funeral they would ask me about my plans, remind me that he wanted us to get married, that he was so happy for us. His wife, my friend, wanted me to remember that he loved us and was happy for us.
What I learned from that was you should never be afraid to hug or kiss the people you love or tell them you love them. You can't say it too many times. I say it to my kid all the time and try to tell my parents and friends, even the ones who "don't hug", that I love them.
I would have done the same thing - it's only money. The memories are worth a little scrimping later.
I lost a friend right after I got engaged - it will be the 9 year anniversary in a few days. I didn't want to plan my wedding, this was my good friend's husband, but it was his widow and his family who told me that I had to celebrate the good things. All through the wake and funeral they would ask me about my plans, remind me that he wanted us to get married, that he was so happy for us. His wife, my friend, wanted me to remember that he loved us and was happy for us.
What I learned from that was you should never be afraid to hug or kiss the people you love or tell them you love them. You can't say it too many times. I say it to my kid all the time and try to tell my parents and friends, even the ones who "don't hug", that I love them.
I would have done the same thing - it's only money. The memories are worth a little scrimping later.