Receiving a Grief Bag
Someone who cares about you has given you a Lisa's Legacy bag in hopes of opening a conversation with you regarding your loss. The bags are provided at no cost to the giver and allow them to share the gift with someone they care for who is dealing with a loss of some kind.
The bag is yours to use as you need.
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Ideas for Using the Items in Your Bag
Candle
In the year(s) following the death of your loved one, the candle can be lit on significant dates such as their birthday, anniversaries, and date of death.
In a quiet space, light the candle and find uplifting, inspirational, or passages of hope to read. Often, there are poems on grief that are easy to find on the internet and in books.
Spend time thinking and reflecting on the person who has died. Don't be afraid to cry. Don't be afraid to smile and enjoy some of the memories that come to mind. Share your thoughts with others if they are with you, and you feel up to it.Mostly, try to end this solemn time on a positive note, knowing that you honored your loved one.
Journal
Write the deceased person's story. Tell everything that you can about their life -- actual events, places, likes, dislikes, and accomplishments. Also include descriptions of their personality and uniqueness.
Write about your own journey as you navigate through the darkness. You may choose to begin with the initial news of the diagnosis or job loss, the decision of a separation or divorce. Or it may just be a reflection of the lonely hours or the daily struggles of depression. If it is the case, you may want to include thoughts about people who helped you and those whom you learned to avoid. Sometimes it's helpful to record things that people said or did that were especially comforting and uplifting for you.
Write down sayings, poems, notes, or scriptures that you find inspirational, comforting, or meaningful. They may be ones that you will want to read over and over again.
Use it as a Call Log. If you need to make name and address changes, use the notebook to record what businesses were called, who the contact was, and what you or they will do as a result of your call.