Monday, July 13, 2009

Ro and Lowie - On Death and Dying


Ro and Lowie's Nana passed away recently. They are not really strangers to death, per se.

At their grandparent's house, a large portrait of their late Uncle Shawn hangs. He passed at the young age of 16, from a car accident. Their Dad was only 14 when his brother died. Both of our boys have been fascinated by this.

"Where is Uncle Shawn? Why can't I see him? Where exactly in the stars is he? Can I go to heaven too? How did he get hurt in the car? Can we say goodnight to him in heaven?"

It has become a ritual, this saying goodnight to their Uncle that they've never met, in the stars. Now, after a sad goodbye, it includes their Nana.

Goodnight Uncle Shawn.

Goodnight Nana.

We love you.


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