On April 1, 2007, it will be one year since Daisy passed away. I would like to mark the occasion in some nice way. I would appreciate any suggestions. I have her ashes at home in a pink marble case surrounded by small bamboo plants and tiny animal figurines. I thought of adding a one year marker, but don't know if such things are available. Perhaps a little ceremony.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Daisy's Mommy

Hi there, marking the year is a lovely idea.

There are lots of things you could do, like getting a little memorial stone to put with the ashes, or in the garden or something, or releasing a helium balloon for Daisy, or maybe writing her a letter or a poem and burning it and letting the ashes fly away, or sit there next to her.

In all likelihood though, there is a perfect way to mark it for Daisy, for the character that she had and the animal you loved, and that idea will come to you between now and then.

It sounds like Daisy was really loved, I am sure that you will find the perfect way, for her, and you, to mark the day.

Take care of yourself

2 weeks ago was my beloved dog's one year anniversary. I went out that night, and looking up at the clear, starry sky, I talked to him out loud. I told him all that went on in the year he was gone. I told him how much we missed him and how we couldn't believe he had been gone one year. I told him to be happy with my 2 other dogs and to wait for us until we are reunited. I talked to God to take care of all of my dogs too. I also looked at old photos and relived many memories of those 14 years. Doing all that really satisfied my need to acknowledge the one year anniversary. I felt much better the next day. Anyway, I know exactly what you are going through. You are in my thoughts.

Homer's anniversay was Christmas eve, some people here were holding a candlelight ceremony, which I was planning to do anyways, but it was nice to have other people celebrate his life as well as me celebrating their pets' lives. I lit 3 candles, one for Homer, one for everyone on this forum, and one for the animals that did not have homes. I started making Homer a scrapbook that day, which was nice to go through old pictures (I haven't finished yet as I'm a first time scrapbooker). I talk to Homer daily, and talked to him that day. I don't normally talk to family or friends about him, but talked to the people that knew him, and loved him, and they shared with me their special moments they spent with him. I brought his urn upstairs and put it on the coffee table that day as well.

I think it would be nice if we all lit a candle in Daisy's honor on April 1st... since we can't be there for your ceremony.

Daisy's mommy,

I remember when Daisy passed away. It was very close to when I lost Kurby. It doesn't feel like a year, does it? I just wanted to say I like the idea of releasing the balloon and I will say a little prayer for Daisy and light a candle for her 4/1. I'm sure her and Kurby are running side by side at rainbow bridge!

Your friend in grief,

Kurbysma