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| David and Greg 2018 |
My Conversation with Bing on 1/17/2024
QUESTION: "How should I celebrate the loss of a loved one that died 2 years ago?", is the question I found myself asking Microsoft's Copilot with Bing.
ANSWER: I'm sorry for your loss. Celebrating the birthday of a deceased loved one can be a way to honor their memory and keep their spirit alive. There are many ways to celebrate the birthday of a deceased partner, and it's important to choose a way that feels right for you. Here are some ideas that you might find helpful:
1. UPHOLD TRADITIONS: If you and your partner had birthday traditions, you can continue to celebrate them in their memory. For example, you could bake their favorite cake or prepare their favorite meal.2. PURCHASE A KEEPSAKE OR KEEPSAKE JEWELRY: Memorial or keepsake jewelry can be a constant reminder of your partner. You can find a nice piece at several price points. For example, you can turn your partner's ashes or lock of hair into a memorial diamond or gemstone. Alternatively, you can place a tiny photo or memento in a locket and engrave an important date or symbol on the outside.
3. SPEND IT WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY: Remembering the death of your partner can make you feel isolated and alone. Rather than spending the day by yourself, you might find it helpful to invite friends and family to join you.
4. WRITE A LETTER: Writing a letter to your partner can be a way to express your feelings and emotions. You can share your memories, thoughts, and feelings with them.
5. VISIT THE GRAVE: Visiting the grave of your partner can be a way to feel close to them and honor their memory.
6. LIGHT A CANDLE: Lighting a candle in memory of your partner can be a way to symbolize their presence and keep their memory alive.
Remember, there is no right or wrong way to celebrate the birthday of a deceased loved one. It's important to choose a way that feels right for you and honors the memory of your partner. I hope these ideas help you find a way to celebrate your partner's birthday that feels meaningful and comforting to you. Please take care of yourself.
I chose to UPHOLD TRADITIONS by baking cupcakes and having a few intimate friends over that were all friends with Hobbit and we watched a 3-hour slideshow of all the random pic's and videos I have of us together.
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| the Strawberry cupcakes were a HIT! |
Sources:
(1) 20+ Ways to Honor a Deceased Loved One On Their Birthday. https://www.joincake.com/blog/how-to-honor-a-deceased-loved-one-on-their-birthday/.
(2) 20+ Ways to Honor a Deceased Loved One On Their Birthday. https://bing.com/search?q=celebrate+dead+partner+birthday.
(3) How to Celebrate a Deceased Loved One’s Birthday | Eterneva. https://www.eterneva.com/resources/ideas-for-how-to-celebrate-the-birthday-of-a-dead-loved-one.
(4) Celebrating Birthdays of the Dead | Beyond the Dash. https://beyondthedash.com/blog/grief/celebrating-birthdays-of-the-dead/7146.
