She Wanted A Party
Posted by terrepruitt on August 9, 2014
Today we had a celebration event for my mom. Saturday, August 09, 2014. I am writing this before hand so that I can schedule it to post and not have to think about it on Saturday. I am writing it as if it already happened. I will have it post AFTER the event, so it will be over and this will not be construed as an invitation to the event. Even though this is a picture of the actual invitation to the event.
Even though, I don’t want my blog to turn into a blog about death and dying, as I have said before. There have been a few deaths this year so there will be more posts. I would like to eventually share more of my mom’s story because she went through a lot and I feel I want to brag about how brave she was. Plus, if you have read a few of the related posts you know writing about things is my pressure valve because I still have very angry feelings about how we expect humans to die.
In addition to sharing her story, I will probably have pictures of the celebration to share with you and words to write about how wonderful it was. I will be so glad when it is over as planning it has been so very stressful and time consuming. It is impossible to please everyone so I don’t bother trying . . . but this was not my event to plan. And as you may know, grief tends to cloud one’s thinking, making decisions difficult. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that there is so much thinking — too much thinking . . . well, that can be left for a separate post. I have faith that everything was perfect and no stress was required.
My mom is worth 
celebrating. And a loving crowd was invited to gather to share stories, to laugh, to live, to “eat-drink-and-be-merry”, as the saying goes. Our merry is in tribute because that is what she wanted. “Celebrate” and “purple” was the idea. She wanted us to have a party and we added the purple because that was her favorite color.
Monday, August 11, 2014 will mark four months since her death.
If you have a story with my mom in it and you would like to share, please go to her Memorial page and share in the comments. (Click here!)
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Joan Meyer said
What a wonderful way to celebrate her life! thinking of you!
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terrepruitt said
Thanks, Joan. It turned out great!
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Michele said
Beautiful Celebration! You are amazing and strong – just like your Mom 🙂 Looking forward to more sharing of her story (and yours) on this blog
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terrepruitt said
Thank you so much for attending!!!! Today I’m sad. No mom to call, no Spot to hug.
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Michele said
😦 You can always call me, even though it is not the same…so sorry honey.
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terrepruitt said
Thanks. Figured you had lots to do today! XO
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Andrea Binger said
I am so glad you were able to create a celebration in her honor, I look forward to seeing the pictures!
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terrepruitt said
Andrea – Thanks. I was so busy, I didn’t take any pictures. There were so many people to talk to and meet, there just wasn’t enough time.
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Jen said
You all did an amazing job,Terre. I’m so glad to have been there to celebrate your mom with you. Love you. XXXOOO.
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terrepruitt said
Thanks for coming! XO
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