Posted by marfaith on June 7, 2005, at 10:51:43
In reply to Re: How long does a person grieve? » marfaith, posted by shar on June 6, 2005, at 22:52:49
> Sweetie,
> A person grieves as long as need be. Really, there are no rules.
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> Maybe a rite or ritual you can do to honor that person on the anniversary of their death might help. That could be a prayer or a memorial....or whatever you want.
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> My big sister is planning a memorial to my dad, and inviting folks, so she can say the things she never got to when she was 15.
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> So.... grief.... well, it takes all kinds of forms, with people or without, just however you want to honor them (if that is what you want to do).
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> With respect to Xmas trees, I've had them in various stages of dress/undress. If I've had help, my nieces will put on lights (really, that's all I want), or if not, it's just a nude tree. Sometimes left there for months!
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> Ewwwww, I know how icky that must sound...
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> But, it is true.
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> SharThanks Shar. I think we should have our tree anyway we want it! That is so nice of your sister to do that. What a great idea. And what a great way of remembering your dad. Mary
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