SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES

SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES CARLA’S FAMILY:    

One way to cope with grief on special occasions while at the same time honoring your loved one is to do a special activity or remembrance. Carla’s husband, daughter, son and daughter-in-law, and grandkids each found ways to do this:  

Carla’s daughter Lindsey organized a fun get together for everyone on Carla’s birthday.  Carla in her last few months LOVED getting out with her family. 

Her son Bryan wrote a beautiful tribute and memory of a family project done on behalf of Carla.

“Finding the right words to describe who my Mother was on this earth remains to be a challenge. 

Carolyn, you have such a beautiful heart and soul. My Mother loved you dearly, as we all do. I cannot thank you enough for this tribute as it has brought so many memories back of wonderful times. 

For the sake of being brief, I’ll just tell one story. It was a crisp and sunny December in Kansas City. Her 3 “Living Angels”(Aunt’s Mary & Sally) and I had gotten into a bit of a routine, so the weather was noticeably beautiful. Meds? Check. Bed? Check. Garments? Check. It can truly be cumbersome as some of you know, and home health requires more than a couple loving people. Monday’s were always more eventful with visits from Doc, Hospice, and always a few admirers who had scheduled to stop by. We collectively knew the end was near.

With just days to live, my Mother insisted to us that we write as many letters as possible. I think she knew she still had the ability to leave each of us with a life-changing gift; something we could turn to in times of need. Her words, her love, her legacy. It was to be addressed to her Hospice Nurse. One of the many Healthcare professionals we grew fond of. In what now seems like her last few true breaths, Carla Drescher wanted to express gratitude.  Thanking someone who had impacted her on a large scale in such a short amount of time. Fitting because that’s the life she lived daily. She took a deep breath and said “Thank you so much for assisting me in my journey home.” She passed away days later, on the same day we opened our doors at The Blue Door Project exactly a year prior. Her very last and forever lasting impression on this earth was one of grace and love.”

Philip, Carla’s husband sent pics to share:

I am sharing a picture of a pillow we both had without knowing it, and when Carla found out, she said, “It shows we have good taste!” (We both had a love of Kirkland’s). I put two out every Fall!

Hope this gives you some ideas of ways to remember and honor your loved ones! I will be featuring more in the Holiday Season!  

Blessings, 

Carolyn