Losing my heart...

[RoLaren]

Yesterday was one of the worst days of my life. My grandmother, who was more like a mother to me than my own mom for most of my childhood, passed away She was far away and I couldn't get to her. It was not peaceful, she suffered first.

In eight days, we're going to WDW. We rescheduled this trip from when hurricane Ivan happened, and even if we could postpone again (we can't) I'm not sure i'd want to because I spent so many happy times at WDW with my grandma and I know that i'll feel connected to her there even if not so much feeling like celebrating, you know? Does that make sense to anyone?

I want to do something small to remember her. Release a balloon, let a flower go into the water somewhere, something. Nothing that will draw attention or make passerby uncomfortable (they won't know what I'm doing) I'm thinking of at the marketplace because when it used to be the shopping village, we loved to go there and walk under the twinkly tree lights holding hands and singing little songs.

i don't know the point of this post really, I guess I just needed to put this out there somewhere.

I love you grandma, i won't ever stop missing you.

 

[Pooh67_68]

I think releasing a balloon would be nice.

 

[DCLuvinit]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. That sounds like a wonderful way to remember her.

 

[ugadog99]

I'm sorry for your loss. I think the balloon is a sweet idea.

 

[cati]

xx

 

[rascalmom]

I think celebrating your grandmother's life at a special place you shared together is wonderful. Don't cancel your trip.

Releasing a balloon is a wonderful idea.

 

[txSleepingBeauty]

I'm so sorry for your loss...I think you should go to WDW and remeber all the happy times you spent with her. If you wanted to do something more permanent maybe a tile at Epcot, in loving memory of....

 

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

I'm so sorry for your loss. All of your ideas sound like good ones, I'm sure your grandmother will love whatever you choose.

 

[minnie56]

I think releasing a balloon is a lovely idea..kind of floating off to forever..

I am sure she is still with you and will be always...

God Bless

 

[r3ngels]

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[DD2Disney]

I am very sorry for your loss. I think releasing a balloon would be nice. Just remembering her in your favorite places is a great way to honor her in itself.

Tricia

 

[dopeys biggest fan]

I think the balloon idea is a great way to let her know you are thinking about her.

 

[Wish I lived in Fl]

What about a donation to a Disney trip Make a wish type foundation.

When my sister in laws Mom died i sponsored a meal at the homeless shelter since that was one of her mom's causes rather than flowers. This was at SIL 's request. Think it really does a tiny bit to ease the sting.

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Originally posted by RoLaren

I want to do something small to remember her. Release a balloon, let a flower go into the water somewhere, something. Nothing that will draw attention or make passerby uncomfortable (they won't know what I'm doing) I'm thinking of at the marketplace because when it used to be the shopping village, we loved to go there and walk under the twinkly tree lights holding hands and singing little songs.

We release a balloon for my grandma and grandpa when we have family get-togethers. We all stand in a circle and release our balloons together. It is our way of including our lost loved ones in our celebration.

Enjoy yourself....you know she would have wanted you to!!

 

[*Fantasia*]

My husband passed away at WDW. It is sometimes hard to be at WDW cause it brings back the memory when he actually died. But then there are some great memories that we cherish.

The kids and I always release a balloon. We kiss it first and tell him how we feel, then we release it.

We are doing a Disney Cruise for our 10th year ann and celebrating his "life." I am celebrating it with my children. Though he is not here with us, he is still in our hearts and the memories lives on.

 

[Big V]

 

[disneyfanatic60]

I am very sorry for your loss. I really like the balloon idea and I may have to do this next month when we visit WDW.

My Mom passed away just 5 days before we were due to be at WDW in May. I know what you are going through and my heart breaks for you! We postponed our trip by two weeks and honestly, we had a nice time but it was a very surreal trip. I knew she would have wanted us to go.

I had the same thought as you--I wanted to leave something behind to remind us of her upon future visits. I purchased a Leave a Legacy tile in Epcot. Now here's the kicker--I just found out a week ago that they never put it up (which is another story). Apparently, the CM that did it with us did not know you cannot use the words "memory or memorioum" because it's a living legacy. I just had the tile redone to read just her name and the date she passed. I honestly hope it's up when we get there in May. I am so looking forward to seeing it. We know will have something addl. to look forward to each trip and know she's with us in spirit and in our hearts!

Michele

 

[Pop Daddy]

hey

 

[Lars624]

I am so sorry for your loss
I think that your idea of doing something in memory or her in WDW is beautiful

 

[browneyes]

I like the balloon idea. You could place a poem or something in the balloon before you release it.

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. I was really close to my grandmother and miss her so much.