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How and when do should I tell my son that his daddy was cremated and tell him what the urn is?
Started this discussion. Last reply by KristyAnn Apr 17, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
My son is only 4, we did have a funeral but it was more of a memorial service since Ray was going to be cremated. It has been on my mind when and how I should tell him that Ray's remains are in the…Continue
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KristyAnn commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Military families
"Hi Kris, I am almost to my 2nd year of my husband being gone. My advice to you when the one year mark happens is CELEBRATE his life! Thats what I did, I got a bunch of friends and family together we told stories about Ray and we got…"
KristyAnn commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Military families
"I totally agree Ausborns! In September it will be the 2 year mark since my husband passed away. He was active duty just shy of 13yrs, we were married for 4 1/2 of those years. Becoming a civilian again has been an adjustment, I…"
KristyAnn replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Mother's Day and other triggers in May.
"This is the second Mothers Day without Ray, last year was just another day my son was only 3 and we were still getting settled in our new home. This year was so much better, my dad took my son to Wal-mart to get me a gift. My son picked…"
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KristyAnn replied to KristyAnn's discussion How and when do should I tell my son that his daddy was cremated and tell him what the urn is?
"Thank you for the advice,I really appreciate it. Now I am just waiting for the right moment or if I should just spring it on him. "
gcortez55 replied to KristyAnn's discussion How and when do should I tell my son that his daddy was cremated and tell him what the urn is?
"i was pretty honest too. for my kids we have lots of discussions about the difference between a persons spirit and body, and how they are intertwined when one is born and separate when one dies. i try to avoid the ashes when ever possible. i try not…"
Momtofour replied to KristyAnn's discussion How and when do should I tell my son that his daddy was cremated and tell him what the urn is?
"I was very open with my children from the beginning...and my youngest was 3.5 when he died. They all know that is daddy's box, and what is in it. I haven't showed them the ashes though, but they know what it is."
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- At 8:22pm on April 7, 2012,
Denise said… - Happy Birthday!
- At 9:05pm on April 7, 2011,
VOLUNTEERSupa Dupa Fresh said… Hi KristyAnn, hope you get some good sweets and some time to yourself (even a moment!) for your birthday. Glad to have you here among those who have loved, and will live.
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- At 7:28pm on March 26, 2011,
Boo said… - Welcome to the Village ... please know that this is a safe and warm environment and I hope you will love it here as much as I do. You may like to join a group (e.g. the decade you were born in, or if you were suddenly widowed, etc so that you can chat with other widows in a similar situation ...) Please don't hesitate to join in with any of the discussions, or even start one of your own. And, just say if you'd like some help with navigating the site x
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