Friday 19 November 2010

Ashes to Ashes

Yesterday at sunset, my husband and I scattered the ashes of our son. It was one of the most painful and beautiful things I've ever had to do. We chose Lake Tahoe as the place to to it because it's one of the most beautiful places in the world and also because I've been coming to Tahoe since I was a kid and have many happy memories here.

It was a simple and beautiful event. We went out to the end of a small pier on the beach where we are staying. We brought out a candle that we bought especially for this day and also a bottle of champagne. We popped the cork and toasted our son. Then we sat while the sun went down and cried and hugged each other. We didn't say much, I think it was better that way. Once the sun went down we scattered his ashes over the water and watched as they drifted away.

Today I am feeling lighter. I am so happy that we chose this place and this time to honor the memory of our angel baby.

8 comments:

  1. So difficult to know what to say. A simple and beautiful ceremony told in a simple and beautiful way. I love that image.

    Thanks for Rewinding at the Fibro.

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  2. Blinking away tears here. Beautiful and so wonderfully shared.

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  3. Thank you for sharing what was obviously an intensely personal moment.

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  4. Such a moving post and a beautiful tribute.

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  5. You did good by that angel baby. You have a mommy's heart. I pray your arms will be full someday.

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  6. Oh that is just so beautiful. x

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  7. I remember this post. Still hauntingly sad.

    Thanks for Rewinding at the Fibro.

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