Have you ever wondered what will happen to your Facebook page when you die? Will it just sit there? Will it get deleted? What would you like to have happen with your page? Would you prefer to have your page turned into a memorial? Or would you like it all to just disappear? I discovered that you can have a say in the matter if you make the choice now and let Facebook know your … [Read more...]
How do you take care of your loved one’s Facebook page after they’ve passed away?
What happens to your Facebook page when you die? My father passed away about a year and a half ago. My mom had the password for his Facebook account and she mentioned to me that she intended to log in and delete his account "after a reasonable time". I begged her not to do it because there were so many notes, funny comments and photos from my Dad, many of which existed solely … [Read more...]
To My Dad on My Daughter’s Fourth Birthday
Today was my daughter's fourth birthday, and you're not here dad. You're not here to be her Pipi, or to see her smile and laugh and cry and whine and drive me mad. You're not here to hear the silly story about the funny thing she said. All the funny things she says. You were the one I saved all of my funny stories for. As they were happening I would save them in my mind, line … [Read more...]
On losing my Dad…
I am a writer. I love to write. I've always loved to write. I love to tell stories. I want to preserve and remember everything. It's who I am. A week ago my father died. His health has been poor the past few years, but this was still unexpected. I am so sad he is gone. I am so sad that I didn't get to say goodbye to him. I would give anything to be able to give him a hug and … [Read more...]
How to explain death & burial to a preschooler, or Where does my meat & bones body go?
It's early in the morning, and my must-eat-as-soon-as-we-wake daughters are sitting at the breakfast table when my just turned four years old G-Girl springs a rather odd question on me... "I am a meat person. I am made of meat and bones!" she randomly spouts out. To which I reply.. "Um.. mm..hmm....?" (Yes, my parenting skills are fantastic first thing in the … [Read more...]