When my mom was still alive, towards the end of her life, she wanted to help as much as possible, especially with the arrangements for her own funeral. To some, this must seem a bit morbid, but to her, it was her last way of helping ease some of the burden and add her own special personality to the way she would be remembered.
My mom helped me write her obituary (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=michelle-l-naranjo&pid=155764291&fhid=2190) one day about a week before Christmas. She also planned a Celebration of Life brunch for those closest to her, which was perhaps the most special part of the planning process--unorthodox and a beautiful tradition.
It was a gathering of about 50 people, if she could've, she probably would've included everyone she ever met. She wanted people to share a meal and have time to share happy memories of her after the memorial service and burial. It took place this morning. Kids were invited (a total of 5 kids under 4 attended, which she would've loved). It was such a great way to end this weekend, which to most would've been incredibly difficult.
Life will never be the same but my mom did what she could to prepare us for passing on to a more special place. Glad to have a guardian angel like her in the wings helping me along my own path.
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