This week I finished the Remembering Dad Project. I have been working on this project for about a year. I had mailed out the last of the mizzle boxes to random addresses. But there was a part 2 of the project that I had shared with only my mom and sister. As I mentioned in my project, I wanted to honor the memory of my dad, but to also honor all of the people who were there for me and my family. So, part 2 of my project was to send those specific individuals a painting or mizzle, as well. They began to receive their packages a few weeks ago, but the majority of them have received them this week. During that painful experience, my mom, sister, and I had what felt like an army of people support us. It was something truly spectacular and gives me comfort knowing what a great support system we have around us. Dark times are never truly dark when you are surrounded by people who care.
My neighbor pointed out that the project has come full circle. I was inspired by the Rise Festival that my mom, sister, and I went to after my dad passed away. This weekend, we will be returning to the Rise Festival and the project was completed this week. She had asked if I did that intentionally. I didn't. I didn't even make the connection until she mentioned it. The timing of it all worked out perfectly. Now, I need to reflect on what I want my goals to be, and what I want to reflect on at the Rise Festival. I might just let the experience inspire my next journey. We'll see.
I just want to end with this... There are many people who make a positive impact in my life. Not everyone got something. Please don't think you don't matter to me because you didn't get something. I simply wanted to thank those specifically who were there during this event in my life and to those who had to deal with me the most during my grieving. The grieving has not completely ended, but they helped me get through the worst of it.
Now, go hug someone you love!
My neighbor pointed out that the project has come full circle. I was inspired by the Rise Festival that my mom, sister, and I went to after my dad passed away. This weekend, we will be returning to the Rise Festival and the project was completed this week. She had asked if I did that intentionally. I didn't. I didn't even make the connection until she mentioned it. The timing of it all worked out perfectly. Now, I need to reflect on what I want my goals to be, and what I want to reflect on at the Rise Festival. I might just let the experience inspire my next journey. We'll see.
I just want to end with this... There are many people who make a positive impact in my life. Not everyone got something. Please don't think you don't matter to me because you didn't get something. I simply wanted to thank those specifically who were there during this event in my life and to those who had to deal with me the most during my grieving. The grieving has not completely ended, but they helped me get through the worst of it.
Now, go hug someone you love!
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