I bought 50 pink balloons - thanks to my wonderful husband for meeting me at Harmon's to help me pick them up, I hadn't thought about the fact that 50 balloons would not fit in my car - then I wrote a letter expressing what I wish I could say to her and Pierson wrote a sweet little note to send her. Then we headed up to find a nice spot up on the hill, which ended up being at the school since the wind was blowing so hard we thought we'd better stick to a grassy area. We attached our notes to the balloons and sent our love!
It was so windy I had to hold on so tight to the balloons, I was a little afraid we'd end up like Curious George
We let them go...
...and the kids chased them as far as they could...
...then we watched them float up and away until we could no longer see them, which was pretty far. I just have to share a couple of thing that made it so sweet- that morning I wanted to tell Pierson what we were going to do and why. I started to talk to him about Grandma Kathy and I said, "today ..." he cut me off first with, "we're going to make cinnamon rolls?!" (We do this on October 1st, the anniversary of her death.) I told him no and started again..."today is the day..." and he burst out, "She's coming back alive?!" Talk about melting my heart. It was so sweet. I told him no, I wished, and asked him what would happen before all the people who have died will come alive again. He has a great understanding of this and knows that Jesus will come back to the earth and then we will see Grandma Kathy and all the people who have died. I just loved that he thought that it would be a good day for her to come back!
Then right after we had let the balloons go he said, "maybe our balloons will go all the way to Clinton, or maybe all the way to Europe!" Maybe, Bug, maybe.
Then later he asked me, "do you think our balloons will really make it all the way to heaven? Do you think Grandma Kathy will really see our notes?" I just told him I don't know, but I sure hope she knows!
18 comments:
Josie! How sweet! I loved reading your 50 things. Your mom sounds like a fun, amazing person. I love the balloon celebration too! What a special way to remember her. I hope I have the same kind of impact on my kids someday. Thanks for the beautiful post!
I too think the balloons were a wonderful idea and tribute. I absolutely love how you share and celebrate her life. She sounds like such a neat lady.
Josie that was such a sweet post. It made me tear up. What a great idea, and how awesome that you got to share that with your kids! Little Pierson is still smart as ever.
Glad you are sharing all the happy memories you have of your Mom with your kids, I'm sure she just smiles down on you and thinks you are a wonderful mother. (Because you REALLY are.)
beautiful tribute to your mama. i bet she did receive her balloons all the way in heaven and the tender notes you wrote to her. i think it's so wonderful that you honor her and teach your children about her... and that they are so anxious to meet her (again). you know they lived with her in heaven. so sweet. i love that you honored her life in this way.
I'm crying right now. You are so sweet and your mom was the most amazing person and a wonderful cook I must add. You are so much like her Josie. Great idea and roll model you are to your sweet children. Love ya
What a wonderful sweet way to remember your mom. You can tell by the way you write about her how much you adored her. That will be a memorable way for your chldren to also remember her on her special day. I am so sorry for your loss. I think the world of you and your adorable family!
Josie I just want you to know that She looks over you and Im sure she got all 50 of those beautiful ballons along with your messages for her! What a amazing way to honor her. I think its the times when our kids talk about their grandma and wish them back to us that melts our hearts. Its a blessing that they still remember them! They will forever remeber them... how can they not?? They are special to us! If anything else, our Moms live within our hearts, and what more can your kids ask for... they got a great Mom and a Grandma who has taught her how to love... and she will forever live within your heart!
My thoughts are with you as you remember your Mother!
*hug*
misty
Jos! When you told me about this, I thought (as I often do) what a positive, thoughtful, and special person you are. Your gratitude for your dear Mom is evident, and you provided such a sweet teaching moment for your cute kids. Thank you for your example and friendship. I'm so grateful for you!
I could cry! That is such a fun/thoughtful way to involve your kids in remember their grandma. You are such a good mom!!!
This is soo sweet. You r so positive and creative.
I LOVE the balloons idea! What a great way to help your kids know your mom.
Tears are flowing now. I know without a doubt your mom got those balloons and letters. I also know that she couldn't be prouder of her darling daughter and what an amazing mom and wife you are. What a perfect way to honor her and share your love for your mom with your little ones. I have to go now. I'm in serious need of some tissue!
What a sweet way to remember, celebrate and honor your mom. I know that will be such a special memory for your kids. I am sure your mom is very honored at how you keep her memory alive. Love ya!
Josie,
I am so sorry you have lost your mom. I know, without a doubt, what that feels like. You see, it dosen't matter when we loose our moms....we will miss them forever. Every day I think about my mom and how proud she would be of my kids...and oh, how she would love her little Ellie and Addie and Claire. I know your mom is so proud of you and Ryan and the sweet parents that you are. What a wonderful tribute to your mom with the balloons. She is smiling in heaven....I am sure of it.
that is the cutest idea! I know your mom loved it. :-)
First off, your mom is beautiful! She looks like an angel in that picture and second, what a sweet idea. I'm all teared up now. You are such a great daughter. I'm sure she heard every word, saw every balloon, and witnessed every expression on all of your sweet faces!
hey Josie, hope you don't mind i peeked in :) such a cute blog, and i love the sweetness you radiate in your writing :) hope you and your family are doing well!
...and here come my tears. Kathy, Kathy, you are so loved. What. A. Woman. Wow.
This was a super cool idea. I laughed a tiny bit when I saw your two darling tots running after them.
You know... I feel like I have to tell you; when ever I go to my grandparents graves, I end up speechless. My grandma was my Mother, since my real mom died when I was just a tiny baby. I have sooo many things to tell my Grandma. I just wish I could call her. Yet, when I get to visit her grave, I'm overwhelmed in peace and I'm rendered speechless. Then it hits me: She knows everything I have to say, because she is still with me.
Thinking of you today.
Love,
Bekah~
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