Wednesday, August 4, 2010
2nd anniversary joyful remembrance
July 27, 2010 was the 2nd anniversary of Owen's death. We decided to mark the day by spending time doing things he liked best with the people close to us in Woodstock (some of Owen's favorite people). We settled on baseball, swimming and eating. Twenty people ages 6-68 played a friendly game of baseball. It was fun enough that everyone got a hit but competitive enough that we kept score--Owen wouldn't have allowed it any other way. Then we went to the cemetery where we all wrote a note on a balloon and released it. Watching it go up to the sky was the highlight of the day. We gathered all the rocks on the headstone from the last 2 years and brought them back to our house. We plan to place them around the Japanese Maple we planted for Owen 2 years ago. The evening was rounded out by swimming and eating--salmon, steak, grilled cheese with bacon, AND flourless chocolate cake. All in all a very appropriate day to remember Owen and do the things he loved to do.
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Hi Alison, Stephane and Julian,
I have been thinking about Owen in the past week....and you all as well. What a perfect way to celebrate Owen....
Love to you all,
Carin, Roger (and Andrew and Ethan)
It was a really beautiful day. We were all so happy to be a part of it. Thank you Gersons; we love you all.
xoMossMags
Thinking of little Owen and his family during this holiday season.Although I do not know the family--I do know about Owen's story ( it struck my heart-- as around the same time of his passing--my family was blessed with the birth of our first grandson--" Owen Daniel "). I pray that you are all doing a little better and that the precious memories of your sweet beautiful boy will sustain you throughout this poignant time of the year.
Fondly,
A Grandmother from CT
Dear Gersons, I think of Owen often during the year, I miss his smile and his beautiful attitude, August is a hard month and I always am so grateful for your courage and your incredible way of coping with your terrible loss.. I want to be a part of that baseball game ..
I love you.
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