Last week, my uncle died. I was shocked and very sorry. The funeral was held just under a week later, and I got an email that after the service there would be a reception to celebrate his life. Celebrate. Well, what celebrates and is more festive than balloons, right? I know what you're thinking... Balloons? At a funeral? I got that same reaction from my aunt. I was scared to start, but I went in the back yard where the kids were playing, and sure enough, they didn't have a problem with the balloons. In fact they loved them. They wanted to pump them up, and have swords for sword fights. I learned a new sword before going down, and I"m glad I did. It was a two balloon sword where the blade is both balloons twisted together. It's much prettier than the average sword, and the kids liked 'em too.
The balloons didn't last long. They had been in the sun, and as soon as they touched the lawn they popped. But they were enjoyed, and that's the whole point.
2 comments:
I don't know how I missed this before. I'm sorry about your loss. And I am impressed by your balloon idea. What a good way to keep celebratory spirit, especially for the children.
Thank you for your comment and your sympathy. If you're looking for opportunities, you'll find then in the strangest places. Thanks again for your comment, though.
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