A loved one passes away and the world, for a moment seems to stop. Arrangements have to be made, papers have to be dealt with, family and friends are everywhere; there seems to be no time to actually realize this is happening, no time to understand that your loved one is gone.
After the initial loss, there are smaller losses, which are all part of closure. Cleaning out a closet, re-arranging a room, making decisions without them, are some of the things eventually done to be able to move on.
The hardest part anyone has in requesting Memory Bears is in parting with their loved ones clothing. That article of clothing that was favored by your loved one will need to be cut and patterned to create the memory bear.
One important thought to remember is that there is no hurry; there are no deadlines to meet for any of…
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Bonnie, May God bless you and keep you in his care. Butch is missed my many of us that he touched with his open and giving heart.
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Beautiful, thinking of you Bonnie, and praying as your family remembers Butch. He was one of my first visitors on my blog, an always encouraging fellow traveller in life. I love your memory bears ministry. So thoughtful and precious.
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