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I'm not sure if I'm being selfish, obsessed, greedy or maybe just a little crazy. That's why I thought I would come here and ask all the people that can possibly understand my feelings and where I'm coming from.
It's now been a year sense KC passed and some family members are asking for some of his ashes. They want to put them in jewelry or what ever but I can't stand the thought of letting anyone have them and not know where every part of him is. I did have to necklace made for his Mother, one for both her sons she lost this year. But I made her promise that she either wills them to me or they are to be burred with her. I have this crazy idea that some time down the line someone wont know what this jewelry is and my husbands ashes put in a rummage sale or something. I Know that is crazy talk but I dreamed that it happened.
So what I'm really asking is, is it wrong of me to tell his family that they can't have any of his ashes? I will be with them all this coming weekend and I'm afraid that if I said yes to one then others will want the same thing. The worst part is I have to be with his sister that never came to see him when he was sick, didn't come to KC's service or even send flowers a card or anything. I wouldn't even go with her being there but we are having the service for my BIL. I love the rest of his family and KC's Mom and I are as close as any mother and daughter. I just don't know if it's fare to tell them all no and keep him all to myself or am I being selfish?
Thank you for any opinions you may have.............Lisa
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Thank you everyone! I felt it was my choice but then I was wondering if maybe I was being selfish. After reading all of your words and thinking about it some more. I'm still so protective of him just like I was when he was sick. I still believe that's a big part of why I have a problem not having him all with me. Or I'm just still crazy but what ever one it is I'm not going to feel guilty about doing what I want. Love you all for your help! :)
Permalink Reply by mem5711 (Denise) on June 25, 2012 at 8:08pm Lisa....To be honest....I don't know what I'd do. You're the only one that can make that decision...but make sure it's something that you can be at peace with.
(((Hugs))) to you
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