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Siwsan

(27,893 posts)
Thu Jan 9, 2020, 07:03 PM Jan 2020

It was 5 years ago, today, that my sister died and I finally found a perfect remembrance

I was going to just stay home and feel sad, but decided she'd really not be pleased at that behavior. Instead I headed out to pick up a few necessities and maybe it was time to find something fitting for remembering her.

She was an avid gardener and also loved Dragonflies. This was on display at the front of the very first shop I stopped at, so I took it as a sign she was glad I headed out. It's now in a prominent place, in my living room.

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It was 5 years ago, today, that my sister died and I finally found a perfect remembrance (Original Post) Siwsan Jan 2020 OP
Beautiful way to remember her. Dream Girl Jan 2020 #1
How beautiful! 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2020 #2
That's a lovely remembrance. Arkansas Granny Jan 2020 #3
Just beautiful! MontanaMama Jan 2020 #4
Perfectly lovely. And inspiring to others of us who may choose too often to stay home and cry. emmaverybo Jan 2020 #5
What a great find just waiting for you. Peace IADEMO2004 Jan 2020 #6
As a gardener myself, just lovely. Paz RestoreAmerica2020 Jan 2020 #7
Meant to be!❤ Karadeniz Jan 2020 #8
I think it was a sign of remembrance. It's simple yet stunning in beauty. n/t auntAgonist Jan 2020 #9

MontanaMama

(24,751 posts)
4. Just beautiful!
Thu Jan 9, 2020, 07:19 PM
Jan 2020

Dragonflies symbolize transformation, adaptability, change and self realization in many cultures around the world. What a lovely way to remember your sister.

emmaverybo

(8,148 posts)
5. Perfectly lovely. And inspiring to others of us who may choose too often to stay home and cry.
Thu Jan 9, 2020, 07:29 PM
Jan 2020

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