One of ours is on Christmas Eve we have a candle light memory service at midnight. We light a candle for each loved that has passed on. We use luminary bags or small gift bags with cat litter or sand 1/2 filled and long burning emergency candles. They usually burn outside all night. It is a very emotional time but healing also and lets us remember those we miss and cry together we always feel a sense of Peace afterwards. As we light each candle the one lighting says something about the person the candle is for, then if anyone else has anything to saythey do. We have been doing this for the past 12 years Bless you all may you have Peace in your heart and mind this Holiday season This year is especially hard for us as I lost a child 12/08/05 and am glad we have this service. IT was very rough last year but we felt better and then I gave my other children a gift from their Angel sister
2006-12-23 04:12:40 · 9 answers · asked by katlady927 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I'm so sorry for your loss! I couldn't imagine losing one of my kids....I lost a very dear friend who was like a brother to me in July...and I still can't even look at his pictures without crying. I will try your suggestion this year..Thanks so much for sharing!
2006-12-23 04:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a lovely idea, bless you. I light a candle each at Christmas eve service at my church for my Mother, Father and the recent loss of my only sibling my Brother. I wish you all peace...
2006-12-23 12:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by Bazinga 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I lost my fiancee a few years ago, and last week his sister passed away from cancer. I appreciate your idea. Its a tough time of year
I am very sorry to hear about you losing a child. I hope you find the peace you deserve
2006-12-23 12:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Ladylike ♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think i might just have to try this and see if it does help me it sounds like it would help some like you were saying it helps some the pain will still be there but hey the love for them at christmas time is there too. iam gonna try this thank you
2006-12-23 12:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by marie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thank you it has been 4 yrs since my dad passed ithought it would get easier but it dont .i think i will try this thanks again i never thought to light candles i am getting teary eyed thinking about it may god bless u and your family this year may you all have a good christmas
2006-12-23 12:20:08 · answer #5 · answered by foreverknight 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a great idea I lost my mom on January 9th 2003 I only had 6 people in my family and my 2 daughters now all but 1 is gone. LOVE THAT IDEA THANKS!!
2006-12-23 12:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by Doris D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't lost a loved one, but I have lost the courage to tell someone I like that I like them. It is not a big deal I know, but the disclosure of this could ruin my reputation.
2006-12-23 12:17:13 · answer #7 · answered by Professor Sheed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a nice idea, Bless you too.
2006-12-23 15:32:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom...good idea!
2006-12-23 12:14:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋