Dedicated to my brother Brian. His birthday was May 3rd.
It’s a strange feeling when the birth date of a deceased loved one rolls around. It’s easy to remember them and the start of the day begins with, “Today you would be….” It’s a common practice for people to pay tribute on the anniversary of their death, but acknowledging them on their birthday doesn’t usually happen. It’s the opposite in our family.
I don’t see anything wrong with remembering the person and celebrating who they were on what would have been a special day for them. On my mom’s birthday, I like to prepare all her favourite types of food. My sisters and I will chuckle, because although we live hundreds of miles apart, our menus will be identical as are our intentions. We even have a birthday cake.
When the birthday of your loved one comes around, get out and do something fun. Go for a picnic, walk on the beach, take a child to lunch, or linger at the spa. Make it whatever you want it to be, but use it for a catalyst to remind yourself to breathe and to LIVE your life to the fullest. I guarantee you will be smiled upon from heaven.
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