A few months ago we ate dinner at Red Robin, and our girls were so excited to get helium balloons. Most children learn the hard way that you must hold on tightly to a helium balloon, and Bronwyn is no exception. As soon as we reached our car, her purple balloon was floating up into space. She was of course, quite upset. To calm her down I told her that the balloon would float to heaven and get to Grandpa Ingoldsby. She spoke about that for days, and would tell me how much fun Grandpa was having with her purple balloon.This sparked an idea inside me.... To write messages on helium balloons to our lost loved ones, and send them to heaven. So that is exactly what we did this memorial day. We gathered at the cemetary with Todd's family, and sent off a dozen balloons. The kids LOVED it, and I must admit, I was pretty proud of myself. :) But even the adults got into it. And though I don't think my balloon quite made it to my dad's mailbox, I still found myself getting emotional as I wrote him a quick note. It was just nice to get those feelings out there.
The send off!
I have been there with a hysterical kid losing their balloon. They just can't handle it. But what an awesome idea to do at the cemetary, I'm sure everyone loved it, your dad included.
ReplyDeleteI loved it Marie and Todd and it brought tears to my eyes, Love Mom and Uman
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! We'll definately have to try that. Did you buy your own helium tank or how did you do it?
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome Marie! Your girls are so pretty and the little one so chunky cute already. Will we see you in July?
ReplyDeleteWow, you are so creative. You blow me away!
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