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Comment by honeys(puddin) on October 7, 2012 at 9:10am

Thanks Blue Snow.  I looked at a lot of mini keepsake urns and none of them bought a gentle smile to my face like this one.  He loved his Lone Star Beer and everyone knew that about him.  I believe it will make a lot of people smile that day.  Sigh.  The things that make me smile these days:(

Comment by Blue Snow on October 6, 2012 at 10:48pm

That beer bottle urn is pretty cool. The fact that they even make something like that is an good indicator that you aren't alone in wanting something that has the power to make people smile.

Comment by honeys(puddin) on October 6, 2012 at 7:18pm

Thanks Bonnie:)  Renee I have a necklace and a bracelet with some ashes in each.  After I get the beer bottle urn I may keep it with me in my purse.  I'm almost done with his T-shirt quilt so he'll be keeping me warm this winter the way he did in life (I called him my human heater).  I surround myself with him as much as I can with whatever I can of him and his.  Today a friend came over and we hung out in Honeys mancave, listened to the album that was still in the turntable from the last time he listened to it (he loved his albums) and we placed Acey Deucy the way he always did against everyone and usually won.  I won both games.  It felt good to do those things again.  Of course we laughed and talked about all the funny things he used to say and do while he was playing the game.  I cried but I laughed more.  God I miss him so much:(

Comment by Renee on October 6, 2012 at 2:56pm

Honey, I think it would be beautiful, I carry a small necklace everyday with me(it makes me feel better)

but on my one year mark, the kids and I went to Alaska and I took the whole urn with us, airplane, RV, it

was great because we all knew he was with us, do what feels right for you. Hugs

Comment by bj628(Bonnie) on October 6, 2012 at 2:41pm

 Honey, That is awesome. I looked at the sit Dianne posted.

 Way to Go Girl

Comment by Dianne in Nevada on October 6, 2012 at 1:18pm

Good for you. You are absolutely right that it's your path and you do not need to be concerned with what anyone else may think. I love your idea and Googled to see what it might look like. Looks perfect to me.

http://www.inthelighturns.com/beer-soda-bottle-toast-keepsake-urn.html

Comment by honeys(puddin) on October 6, 2012 at 1:02pm

Well I ordered the Beer Bottle Keepsake Urn and had it engraved.  I feel good about that decision.  Not sure what anyone else will think but like I've said all along "It's my path, on my time and in my way":)  Thank you all for helping me get there:)

Comment by Paula Rene on October 6, 2012 at 12:47pm

honeyspuddin, I think it's a great idea.  My husband already had two plots purchased for us and I followed the advice of a good pastor friend of his, not our preacher.  I was so young, numb, etc. I just did what I thought he wanted.  My life has been a nightmare since his death.  I used to go to the cemetary and put flowers for every occasion.  It was a chore, not anything that "helped" me.  Having that plot depressed me but out of "respect" or obligation, I kept going back.  Finances got really bad & I had to file bankruptcy and when I was required to "list" the cemetary plot as an asset, I found out that my deceased husband never took his ex-wife's name off and I would have to spend a fortune in legal fees just to be buried there.  I was so hurt.  Maybe it was an oversight on his part but he made darn sure he got those plots in the divorce b/c I started the process to transfer them to my name and had to get a copy of the divorce papers.  But he did not have the time or respect for me to put my name on it.  I don't want to be buried there.  I want to be cremated & have my ashes taken to some place that I was actually happy.  I never want anyone obligated to come to a cemetary in a town they have moved away from b/c of the bad memories.  I am finally getting my life together, I hope, and trying to move to another city.  I have been in limbo too long.  So I think you are doing the best thing to honor your spouse by making a celebration like you are doing out of his life. 

Comment by janet on October 6, 2012 at 11:02am

No it would not be disrespectful honeyspuddin.  I took Jim's ashes to Jam Rocks, a bar we frequented in Corozal, Belize C.A. the Thursday before I left Belize C.A. to return to state side.  I think he would be very happy that you would honor him that way.i

Peace and Hope.

Janet

Comment by topwag (Becky) on October 6, 2012 at 9:46am

If it brings smiles to you I say do it. Our spouses would be pleased. Our first date was at a little coffee shop. We both loved our coffees, lattes, etc. it was "our thing" for many years. It only seemed appropriate to place his cremations in a coffee canister (and it is an awesome one I might add). He would be smiling and pleased at the most appropriate selection. I will be mixed with him when it is my time and our son will have to deal with the last chapter.

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