In the spirit of International Joke Day, we’re sharing a few LifeWeb memories from our community that celebrate the fun side of their loved ones
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Gale and Ed
Before spending nearly 50 years together, raising two children and making a huge move from their home state of New York to Arizona, 19 year old Gale met Ed on a blind date - sort of. She was fixed up with his best friend but when they went to the fraternity party they were all attending Ed caught her attention and, before she knew it, the best friend was forgotten and she fell under Ed’s spell. She was drawn to his big beautiful eyes, smile and warmth.
Julia and Jan
An avid reader of science fiction and fantasy herself, Jan fostered a love of reading in all her children. Every night all 5 kids would be on Jan’s bed as she read them a chapter of The Hobbit and later, the Lord of the Rings.
During the day, she would teach them horseback riding, another one of her fervent passions. Julia, her daughter, remembered how as an overconfident girl she would jump her Shetland pony over everything, resulting in many painful accidents. However, Jan would not let these incidents hinder Julia from getting back on.
Black Grief: When Life is More Than a Movement
As a Black woman and founder of a company that deals with death everyday, I’ve come to see just how grief hits different when it’s a life that has been taken prematurely. And in the particular cases of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Atatiana Jefferson, and too many others, it hits even harder for a life robbed in a pervasively disgraceful standard affair.
The more we remember all the ways George was a human, the stronger we keep his memory alive towards change.
How to support a grieving friend during COVID-19
Given social distancing and the isolation that can come with it, being there for the people in your life that have lost someone close to them is more important than ever. Fortunately, how we support those grieving in our life has not changed so much - it's still about showing up for them, being an empathetic listener, and loving big. For you and anyone in your life that has lost someone during this period of social distancing, a few ideas.
How to host a virtual wake / memorial service / funeral reception / Shiva in the time of coronavirus
If you’d like to host a virtual wake / funeral reception / Shiva for your loved one, you can use this step-by-step guide to make it a success. A virtual wake is a time for people who can’t all come together in person to come together all the same to celebrate the life of their loved one and support each other in grief. Friends and family can share stories, songs, and photos, just like they would at an in-person wake. COVID-19 can’t stop love.