Message Balloons: A great way to remember your lost loved ones on the anniversary of their death.
My dad died in 2009. When the next year came around, my family and I wanted to get together in honor of our father. So we began something that has become an annual tradition. The grandkids especially enjoy it.
We get about a dozen helium balloons and take them out to the cemetery. We chose purple and white balloons in honor of pancreatic cancer research which is what my dad died from.
Below are instructions on how to do this and what you would need. It is very simple actually.
Items needed:
Helium balloons — the amount needed depends on how many people will be there.
Sharpie™ –any color
Directions:
Write your message on the balloon with a Sharpie™. Example: “Dad, I love you and I miss you! Rest in peace. Your daughter, Amy.”
I LOVE watching them drift off into the air and taking pictures of them.
This a very special tradition for me and my family and I’m honored to share it with you.