My three daughters and I went on a mini-vacation to northern Minnesota. It has been nearly five years since I've visited Duluth, Minnesota. Spending time in Duluth, surrounded by Lake Superior, brings me a sense of calm and relaxation. I'm standing on the rocks with a ship in the background.

What I loved most about this mini-vacation was spending time with my daughters. There was lots of laughter and great conversations. 

Although we always miss our lost loved ones, my son, Joe-their brother, and my husband, Paul-their father, we are making sure to create new memories.

How do you feel about creating new memories as you journey through grief? I would enjoy hearing your thoughts. Feel free to comment below.

With love,

Patty

 

 

                                     

My three daughters, along with the boyfriend of one of my daughters, and I  continue to create new memories. We have proudly named it "Family Fun." We each plan an event once a month. Our most recent event was a painting class. The nice thing I appreciated was the venue where the painting class was held did not require any painting experience. An artist-led us on the steps to take to create the painting. He gave suggestions on how to use the paintbrushes and mix colors. Overall we were free to paint as we chose. I found the painting very relaxing and enjoyed visiting with our family. It was so neat to see how each of our paintings was different and unique to each of us. Below is the result of my painting:

How about you? Have you been able to start any new memories? If so, I would love to hear about them. Feel free to comment below.

May you have a blessed week. Please remember that God loves and cares about you.

With love,

Patty

Yet, I know time away is good for the soul. My three daughters planned a fantastic trip to Nashville with the four of us. We enjoyed the sites and sounds of the city and went to see the Alan Jackson concert.

Our time together was a blessing, and I will forever be thankful for the experience. 

In the photo to the left, I'm sitting on the front porch of where we stayed.

How about you, are you someone that likes to travel? If so, feel free to share your favorite destination.  I would love to hear from you. 

With love, 

Patty

In grief, we miss our loved ones, which is understandably so. We can relive the memories we have by talking with others about our memories, writing them down in a journal, or even start a blog. Yet as much as we miss them, it is important to begin new memories, which I have discussed in more depth in this post-Memories

With the year 2020 behind us, my three daughters and I made a list of things we would like to do in 2021. Our plan is to make sure we gather together at least once a month. We even created our own slogan for the year, "More Family Fun In 2021," 😊 

The first gathering was a walk on the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On Saturday, January 9, 2021, with a temperature of 10 degrees, we bundled up in our warmest clothes and walked along this bridge. It was refreshing to have a change of scenery and visit as we walked.

How about you, in your grief, are you able to share your memories of your loved one? 

Feel free to share a memory of your loved one in the comments below. Also, feel free to share a new memory you have since the loss of your loved one. I would love to hear from you.

Thank you for visiting my small, humble blog.

With love,

Patty