Special Moments

We often wonder where time goes. And how to handle the special moments and annual events when life shifts. Loved ones transition, animal family members cross the rainbow bridge or get rehomed. How do we handle the special days, the anniversaries, the birthdays, the adoption days or other events? Everyone handles these times in their own unique ways.

Over the years, I would get a cup of coffee to celebrate my maternal grandfather on May 14 to share with him in spirit on his birthday as that brought up a happy memory of going to a coffee shop when I visited with him in Florida, getting the flavor of the day, and the joy it brought then and now. With my dad’s birthday, we celebrate by traveling on the day knowing he is always with us wherever we go.

With pet friends, it can be memories of the games we played, going through his or her subdivision, remembering the journey with her or him, the music I listened to with them, a favorite track, his or her smiling face, a favorite walk or a memory of what they liked doing during our visit. Sitting with them on the grass, watching the birds, and remembering how they enjoyed life.

Today is a special day, it is my parents’ 60th anniversary. And although they are celebrating in different locales, I know my dad is very much around my mom. Often, we all three would go out together to celebrate. She and I still do this finding a time on or around this day to be together, honor their years together, recall their journey, and find the joy and love in the moments.

In whatever way you choose to honor, celebrate, or remember those special moments with those that we may not be able to see, yet they are always in our hearts and always connected through our love know that is it the right way for you which is important to the process.

Mom and Dad, happy anniversary, with love always!