My kids have had a hard time dealing with Pat's death. Well, we all have but it has been REALLY hard for them.
Some of you emailed me some great suggestions on ways to help them cope.
Yesterday we went to Lowe's to pick out a flower for Uncle Pat.
It was important to Tony and I that the kids picked everything.
So they did....down to the flower pot.
We came home and had to plant it REALLY fast because it was about to rain.
We managed to get it done JUST in time for a REALLY good watering lol. Rain that is lol.
Aj picked out the flower pot, Jaelyn picked out the Kim's Knee High Coneflowers, and Kayla picked out Garden Spice Carnations.
Tony paid for it lol.
We got perennials so HOPEFULLY they will come back every year lol. IF NOT, we will plant flowers for Patrick every Memorial day. Y'all KNOW I'm not good with living green stuff lol.
I caught the kids peeking out at the flowers all evening. Then Aj said he is always gonna be with us, and he smiled and went upstairs.
That made my heart smile.
So thanks to you all for the great suggestions. I would have never came up with it.
You guys are great!
Toodles
I am so glad that AJ is feeling better and I am glad you took suggestions.
Posted by: Carla | May 26, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Awwwwh the flowers are gonna grow beautiful!
Patrick would be proud!!!
Posted by: thedreamyone | May 26, 2009 at 03:26 AM
Adrienne, I know you know this already, but you have very special children! I will continue to pray for them as God continues to bless you, even during this sad time.
Posted by: Elaray | May 26, 2009 at 05:04 AM
That was a perfect idea. Having a reminder of someone they love, in my experience, helps the grieving process for children. Remembering their Uncle Pat on their on terms is hugely important.
Posted by: Toni | May 26, 2009 at 07:23 AM
Awesome. Just awesome.
Posted by: urbanknitrix | May 26, 2009 at 07:25 AM
I am going to cry....I thought about you when you said that y'all were having people over on Sunday. How did the kids and Tony handle it. I just want to give them a big hug.
Posted by: Jenifer | May 26, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Great idea From your post I know Patrick is smiling
Posted by: barb | May 26, 2009 at 08:11 AM
That's a great memorial idea. It's good for the kids too.
It's great to have wonderful cyber friends with helpful suggestions on dealing with loss. We all know its hard.
Stay strong!
Posted by: Cassandra | May 26, 2009 at 08:17 AM
:-) What a special gift you've given to your children.
Posted by: Leslie in Austin | May 26, 2009 at 09:17 AM
A beautiful, PERFECT tribute. :-)
Posted by: Cheryl | May 26, 2009 at 09:23 AM
You know, you have really great kids!
(And they have great parents. ;) )
Posted by: nowaks nähkästchen | May 26, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Your kids are going to grow up to great adults.
Posted by: Jeanine | May 26, 2009 at 01:28 PM
That was a great idea and wonderful way to keep the memory of your loved one with you.
Posted by: alethia | May 26, 2009 at 01:29 PM
What a wonderful thing to do. I know that it will be the beginning of some sort of peace for your children...especially after what AJ said. Love and prayers to you all.
Posted by: Sue | May 26, 2009 at 01:33 PM
that was a great idea and i am so glad you moved on it. those flowers will bring smiles to all of your faces!
Posted by: lisa (momy4him) | May 26, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Just beautiful!
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | May 26, 2009 at 07:21 PM
Oh, that was so sweet and such a great idea.
Posted by: Katrina | May 26, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Sweet idea and a wonderful tribute to Pat.
Posted by: Miss Ali D | May 26, 2009 at 10:35 PM
That is such a beautiful way to remember a wonderful life! I pray this helps the children cope better.
Posted by: Neecha | May 27, 2009 at 09:01 AM
So sweet and I'm still thinking of you all.
Posted by: Thomisia | May 27, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Hi:
You guys were in my thoughts and I know it's really really hard to lose a loved one. I think that was a great way for the kids to commemorate Pat's life. Hang in there! I'm sure he's smiling right now.
Posted by: Sharon | May 27, 2009 at 08:52 PM
Such a beautiful to honor life through a living thing.
Posted by: AR Gal | May 27, 2009 at 09:55 PM
That is very sweet... He would be very proud
Posted by: Tany | May 30, 2009 at 08:04 AM