It's Finally Done

@simone10 (54182)
Louisville, Kentucky
September 16, 2020 6:26am CST
I was finally able to pick my brother up yesterday. I meant to do it Monday but didn't have time after my appointments because the funeral home closed early. The picture above is what I bought while I was there. There is a place above the dragonfly's head that screws on and off. There's just a very small opening to put teeny tiny bits of him. The guy at the funeral home went in the back and did it for me. This way I will always have him with me. I bought a chain from Amazon and should get it today. I don't like the black cord. I know this can creep some people out and I did have to think about it for about a week myself. I don't know if its right or wrong, I just went with my heart, so I guess it's right for me. The picture doesn't do it justice as it doesn't really show the detail but it's so beautiful.
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@BelleStarr (61417)
• United States
16 Sep 20
Kasey has a locket with a small amount of Johns' ashes and the boys all have necklaces too. I completely understand wanting hm close
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@wolfgirl569 (118768)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Sep 20
If it makes you feel better it is right. I have known families to divide up into necklaces and bracelets so that each had the person with them.
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@Juliaacv (54077)
• Canada
18 Sep 20
I love the idea of having a loved one close, and your choice is a very nice one. We would like to be cremated also, and when the first one goes, our son will keep the ashes until the second of us goes. At that time he plans on having our ashes blended and made into a diamond. It might sound way out there to some, but it is a very private and personal decision.
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@LadyDuck (478178)
• Italy
16 Sep 20
Anything that is right to feel better Sharon is fine. This is a pretty dragonfly and you feel closed to your brother knowing that he is with you.
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@Janet357 (75646)
16 Sep 20
There are celebrity siblings here and they each has this pendant, inside which, they put a.tiny bits of their.father. It is a good way to.feel your brother's memory.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
17 Sep 20
you have to take care of you -= what others think is their issue. I like it!
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@marlina (154117)
• Canada
16 Sep 20
I am glad that you are finding some comfort with this dragonfly which will carry your brother close to you all the time, the right thing to do for you,
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
18 Sep 20
He will always be with you! I'm just sorry I never met him!!
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• United States
16 Sep 20
i've seen those'n yer correct, the pic here doesn't do 't justice. 'tis a beautiful peace 'f art. i don't think 'tis creepy, ya wishin' such. glad ya got'cha a more suitable chain.
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• United States
17 Sep 20
What a great idea and I don't think it's creepy at all.
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@DianneN (247157)
• United States
16 Sep 20
It's right for you, and that's all that matters, Sharon. That is such a pretty dragonfly.
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@just4him (318811)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Sep 20
It is beautiful. I think it's wonderful you can have him close to you always.
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@JudyEv (357598)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Sep 20
If it feels right to you, then it is definitely the thing to do. It's beautiful.
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@LindaOHio (193630)
• United States
16 Sep 20
I think that's a wonderful idea. It will probably be comforting for you.
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@jstory07 (144985)
• Roseburg, Oregon
19 Sep 20
That is a good way of having him close to you.
@jaboUK (64350)
• United Kingdom
27 Sep 20
It doesn't matter what other people think - if it's what you want then that's all that matterrs.
@garymarsh6 (23473)
• United Kingdom
23 Sep 20
I hope that it is a great comfort for you. It looks beautiful even with the black cord.
@moffittjc (124794)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Sep 20
I think it's wonderful that you have chosen to keep a part of your brother with you. That way, he'll always be close to you. And it's a beautiful dragonfly.