Memories...
They bring smiles to our faces, tears to our eyes, and sometimes
both at the same time. Losing a loved one is devastating, but
we have all been left with a special gift - our memories. They
are often the only things we have left after that special person
is gone. Though at times they may be painful to think about, with them,
our loved ones remain a part of us forever.
This
website was created to help you discover the healing power of
your memories. Helen Keller said, "What
we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply
becomes a part of us." Take
comfort in your memories, for they will indeed be a part of
you forever.
If You are Grieving a Loss
Remembering a Loved One - Feel a closeness to your loved one that through remembering, and hearing about the memories of others:
Planning a Funeral - Make a funeral or memorial service more meaningful
- Find specific services by those who know that remembering and paying tribute is the most important thing you can do at this time
- Discover creative ways to honor the spirit and character of your loved one
If a Friend is Grieving a Loss
iMemoryBook, a unique sympathy gift - The gift of memories is the most comforting gift you can give to a friend grieving the loss of a loved one.
Give a free memorial tribute book to a family with grieving children - A family you know with children who are grieving the loss of a mom or dad can receive a free iMemoryBook subscription.
Memorial Gifts - Find simple but beautiful gifts you can give to grieving friends that will touch their lives.
Words of Comfort - It's hard to know what to say to a friend in grief - just being there is usually the best thing you can do, but find out more here.
General Topics
Blog - General thoughts about how remembering a loved one is affecting the world and changing how we grieve.
Links - Links to sites we like that wouldn't fit elsewhere.
One
important note to make - while remembering and paying
tribute to your loved one, you may go through periods of time
where your grief will be as fresh as the day you lost your loved
one, and it may again seem to overwhelm you. Finding activities to do to actively remember can be difficult, but in the end it will be worth it.
If you have any comments or suggestions for this site, I'd love
to hear
from you.
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"He who has gone, so we but cherish
his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than
the living man."
~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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