It has been 10 years since my father
passed away. It is reasonable to think over time, the loss would be easier to
handle, but there are many days I miss his presence and wish he was on the
other end of the phone. Dealing with the loss of someone dear to us is a
difficult experience.
The first year my father died, I
discussed with my brothers we consider doing something our father would enjoy.
It did not take long for us to agree attending a Red Sox baseball game would
definitely be Dad's idea of a good time. Dad followed the Boston Red Sox all
his life and was a diehard fan. As children, my two brothers and I grew up
loving the game of baseball.
The first summer after my Dad passed
the three of us, and our spouses selected an Oriole vs. Red Sox game to attend.
This year we celebrated our tenth annual
baseball game and the group has grown to 22. Extended family, friends, and
grandchildren all enjoy our tradition. The annual game is about baseball and our
Dad. My brother gets to the game early to watch batting practice; my other
brother gets a hotdog at my Dad's favorite place. I smile at how my
father would have enjoyed the event and been proud of the way we chose to honor
his memory. Over time the tears have been replaced by smiles and laughter.
If you have lost a loved one, or know
of someone who is grieving a loss, select something to do they loved. Enjoying
their favorite activity will hold your loved ones close.
Weeping may remain
for a night,
but rejoicing comes
in the morning.
Psalm
30:5b (NIV)
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