I Believe Family Is Very Important

My mother died in December.

Today would have been my parents' 70th wedding anniversary.My father has been having a difficult time, grieving these past months.

And so, my sister and I took him out for lunch today at an Italian restaurant, and we shared memories of my Italian mother. It was a wonderful time.

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pennynoodles · 56-60, F

That was a lovely thing to do and just perfect for what you all needed. As you know my dad died two years ago. On their anniversary, I have taken some flowers for my mum. Nothing extravagant, just a simple bunch of flowers and I know she appreciates it. On the anniversary of his death one of us daughters make sure she is occupied and not left alone all day, usually taking her to a National Trust garden or this year my sister took her to a Meat Loaf concert!

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@pennynoodles Meat Loaf would not be my Frank-Sinatra-loving Dad's cup of tea! 😂 But it's great that you are all doing this.