Candle Lighting for our children

[anitaf]

Hello everyone,

I spoke to a friend last night from Compassionate Friends and I don't know if I have mentioned this yet but on December 11th (Sunday) if you could light a candle for our children lost. There is a candle lit around the world at 7:00PM where ever that time zone is in the world at that time for 1 hour. Because of the different times zones a candle will be lit some where in the world for 24 hours solid. If you have a Compassionate Friends in your area they will be having the lighting at their facility, if not I have asked my family and friends to just light a candle where ever you are for 1 hour. There are also Angels that have been erected through individuals in Compassionate Friends that may be in an area close to you. Right now I am doing anything and everything I can to honor Matt know in my heart of hearts that he is still with me. This is really getting rough knowing that Thanksgiving is next week. I don't know how to do this. Matt always helped me bake and cook and set the table. He actually got up early that morning (onhis own yet) to be sure to help me. He always got the turkey from the oven because is was so heavy. I don't think I want Turkey this year. We are going to be travelling to Maryland where Matt is laid to rest to spend the morning with him and then we are driving to my Mom's for a while. Each day without Matt is harder. Please pass the word on about the candle lighting. Thanks again to everyone. Love Anita

[MomofBuilder]

Hi Anita,
I know what you mean about the cooking for Thanksgiving. I was getting ready to bake pies for a dinner for people who need a meal at our church this evening. I walked into the kitchen and looked at the place on the counter where I roll pie crust and burst into tears. I can only recall making one pie this year. It was an apple pie, Aaron's favorite. I made it for another son and that seemed like a huge milestone to me. I was getting ready to bake an apple pie the evening before Thanksgiving when Aaron died. At least I am baking pumpkin pies today but just the pie-making makes me feel the loss in an overwhelming way. I am so sorry you have to go through this, too. Last year we didn't do any Thanksgiving things except pray when we were planning Aaron's funeral. We were so much in shock that this will be like our first Thanksgiving without him.

[Corinne]

Thanks for reminding us, Anita. I participate every year

[pamela]

Yes thanks Anita, I have gone once and was wondering when it was going to be this year. Now I can plan it into my schedule.

Pam