Every spring I go to the cemetery where my grandparents rest and I take out all the old flowers, roots, weeds and grass. I clean it all up and plant new flowers. It's been something that I've done since I was younger. After my Papa passed away my Memere and I would go and decorate where my Papa laid. After she passed away I couldn't stop. There's a few gravestones that are empty that are near my grandparents that I plant flowers at as well. One of the saddest things is a stone with no flowers. Sadly, some people don't have children which means their memories may have began and ended with them. Sometimes I wonder what kind of lives they lived. Perhaps, it's a memory I create of my own to keep their spirit alive.
So after hearing the song it brought these thoughts of my grandparents into my mind. I think it's really important to keep memories alive. I adore seeing photos of your families, special places, events and designs you're proud of. Continue doing that. Also, if there is someone that meant alot to you that is no longer here keep that love growing. Tell a story to someone whether you feel they may want to hear or not. Because they will care, they really will because whoever you're talking to loves you. I'm sure they can tell how important it is for you to share just as my friends and family let me ramble away.
Here's to keeping old memories alive and creating new ones with each moment. ♥
