Re: answer to celebrating

[miraged]

I am a little concerned with answering the "what are you celebrating?" question. I am taking my children to wdw this may 1 the anniversary date of my mom's death. She sent the three of us to wdw 2 times. She passed away last year after having heart surgery so she would be strong enough for me to give her a kidney. It was very surprising, because she was so looking forward to the kidney so she wouldn't have to have dialysis. and I was all good to go for surgery. Still, and all, we want to remember her, but not be here in Canada on this day. I don't know how to explain this if someone asks what are you celebrating? I think we celebrate her life, and want to remember her happily as we can. My sisters don't talk to us anymore since all the legal documents were signed so it is just me and my two children. So hard to explain

 

[Regina]

First, I'm very sorry about the loss of your Mother. Clearly you loved her very much and were willing to do whatever you possibly could to make her healthy.

I think it's wonderful that you're taking your children to celebrate having had such a special person in your lives. I would simply say that you're celebrating the memory of your Mother and leave it at that.

While I'm sure there will be bittersweet moments, it sounds like you have a special angel looking out for you. I hope you have an amazing trip.

 

[Tinker'n'Fun]

Your celebrating one of if not the meaning of it all, LIFE. Life now, life before, and life to come. No need to explain it to anyone. Enjoy!

 

[mommasita]

I agree.

This would be a celebration of life, and your Mom will be there with you!!!

I hope you have a very Magical trip.

 

[frdeb1999]

You will be celebrating all the good memories. Hope you have a wonderful trip. And smile everytime you see something that makes you remember her.

 

[LeahA]

I was at Disney on the Anniversary of my Mom's 1st year being gone. It was strange at first, but, I knew she was happy for me and at one moment walking alone outside at our resort it got very quiet and I felt her with me.

Go and have fun, you mom would want that!

 

[safetymom]

We went to Disney for the 1 year death of my husband. My son said that was the first time he had heard me laugh in a long time. Go and enjoy. WDW is a great place to remember loved ones.

 

[Deesknee]

So sorry for you & your childrens loss.

When asked what you are celebrating, why not tell them you are celebrating the life & memory of your mother in the most magical way of all.

However you "say" it. What you are "celebrating" is life. I pray when I'm gone someday, everyone who ever loved me will celebrate in such a magical way as going with their families to WDW.

I hope you & your family experience the magic of disney that you each need at this time.

Not sure if this will help, but I thought I'd share. About a year after my brother had died I asked a dear friend why time hasn't healed the pain. He told me T.I.M.E stands for things I must earn. I work for peace & serenty every day. Good Luck.