Amanda, remembering my Dad (Robert Smith, age 57) who died August 15, 2007 in a farming accident.
Jen, remembering & cherishing my aunt (Katherine Johanson, age 48), lost June 5, 2009 to breast cancer and my grandma (Marion Finnegan), lost June 21, 2006, also to cancer.
Kaitlin, remembering my grandma, who died June 19, 2005.
Lisa, remembering my loving and supportive mother, Nettie Hartman, who died on January 31, 2005 from cancer and my dear friend, Cheryl Holzman, who died on April 14, 2008, also from cancer. I miss them both, each and every day. My world just isn't the same without them.
Marti, remembering my beautiful Grandson Quincey who died 5 days after his birth in 2005; and my Grandmother, Genevieve, who lived for 97 wonderful years.
Sherry, remembering my dad, Bert Fukuda (died Aug 1998) and my mother-in-law, Billie Cartwright (passed Sept 2008).
Stacey, remembering my Daddy (Doug Douglass, age 64) who passed away on May 30, 2007, six weeks after being diagnosed with liver cancer.
Tania, remembering Sue Ann Werner (mom, age 50) who died July 19, 2007 suddenly and very unexpectedly from cardiac arrest.
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Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 4:00AM I can't really think of much to add beyond the journaling for these (which you can read easier if you click on the layout to make it larger). I'm really hoping that I succeed in making both of these into annual traditions.
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Reader Comments (5)
I hope you succeed in making both of these a tradition for your family, Amanda! I especially love the candy bar idea and would like to try it next holiday season.
I'm thinking of "stealing" this idea at Father's Day this year to honor the memory of my own dad (whose favorite was Hershey Bars).
I just love the candy idea, Amanda!
Love this idea Amanda and I may have to use it for Easter which was my Dad's favorite holiday! Thanks for the inspiration.
I love these ideas ... what a simple, heartfelt gift. And I love that you share the story that you're doing it in honor of your Dad. Hopefully it made people stop, think and smile. :)