The excitement and joy that come with the news of motherhood are usually evident in every pregnant woman. Though you may have worries and jitters about the future and how you will manage, the visualization of getting the perfect gift will comfort you and give you rest.
If you have lost someone near and dear to you, then it’s only natural that you might be thinking more about their legacy and what kind of lasting impact they might have on the world. Some people are content to mourn and then keep the memory of a loved one in their mind, but if you want to go a step further and make sure that their memory lasts in this world longer, whether you specifically link it to your relationship with them or to some wider memorial in the world, here are a few ways that you can do it.
10 years ago I became a mother. My body, mind and soul completely transformed. 10 years ago I was reborn. Today, on this special day I wanted to write a letter to that young woman who sat in a hospital bed rocking her baby and singing Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds through tears and sobs, to the scared mamma who had no idea if she could carry the responsibilities and services she had witnessed others doing so well.
Three days ago, my last living grandparent died. My yiayia, my maternal grandmother, my second mother, a gigantic character who loved and cared for me since the day I drew my first breath. I am devastated, confused and scared. But writing has always been a form of catharsis for me, a way to express my emotions and let it all out, so I am sitting at my laptop, listening to the rain outside, wiping my tears, trying to make sense of the fact that along with the loss of my yiayia comes the loss of an entire generation of my family.
Anyone can purchase a plaque that says “home” or a bunch of flowers, but if you are looking for a special gift for someone who has recently moved into a new home or needs a pick-me-up, what should you consider?