Wearing a red dress to a memorial for my mom...
By gapeach65
@gapeach65 (805)
United States
February 24, 2007 7:13pm CST
My mom lost her battle with heart disease on Wednesday Feb 21, 2007. I am planning to wear a red dress to her memorial service. My thought is that the American Heart Association has the go red for women, the campaign for women with heart disease. I have a red dress pin, that I will also wear. My sister thought it was a little strange, I told her I'm not going to wear a slinky little red dress, it's a tasteful dress with a jacket to match. My daughter, who's 22, thinks it's a good idea, I hope she'll wear one too.
These days dying is suppose to be a celebration, so it's ok not to wear black to a funeral or a memorial. Why is it that so many people look at you like there's something wrong if you wear a bright color to one?
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@ShadyGrove (996)
• United States
25 Feb 07
I am very sorry for your loss. I think what you are doing is a wonderful way to pay tribute to your mom and to others who need to get more information about heart disease.
You may want to include a small memorial card or info to let those that attend know the reason why you are wearing red. It may help others get help, donate to the Heart Association, and help save a life.
There is nothing wrong with celebrating someone's life. I know you are grieving, but you are also doing something positive to help others. My best to your family.
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@gapeach65 (805)
• United States
12 Mar 07
Thank you for your comment and for the idea, I went to the American Heart association web site and purchased red dress pins, I put them in a basket and asked people to wear one in tribute to my mom. On the card it talks about heart disease in women. I think people liked the gesture, I think everyone there put a pin on, including the guys who put them on as tie tacks. It was great, and I'm sure my mom was proud of the effort too.
@mobyfriend (1017)
• Netherlands
13 Mar 07
I have no problems with you wearing a red dress to your mom's remembrance service. It's the thought that counts and in this case a very important thought.
Your mom's life is worth celebrating.
