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Re: Poll: Anniversary related

  • My MIL sends a card...but she sends one for everything, no exaggeration.  I get one on the anniversary of my mothers death every year Confused
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  • It is kind of random--sometimes they do, sometimes they don't.  Later this month, L and I will celebrate six years and as the time has gone by, the well wishes have subsided somewhat.  The pastor who married us is a longtime family friend of L's (and married L's parents).  He and his wife always call to wish us a happy anniversary.

    Incidentally, today is my parent's 31st anniversary.  I called my mom last night and forgot to mention it.  Drat!

  • I don't know yet... I'll let you know in August! :)
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    I get one on the anniversary of my mothers death every year Confused

    Is that weird?  My best friend's dad died a few years ago, and I wanted to do something for her to let her know that I won't ever forget her dad.  But I don't want it to be weird.  I was thinking of doing it on the anniversary of his death because I remember that date, and I don't know what his birthday was.  Do you have any advice?

    I am sorry for the loss of your mother. 

  • Both my parents and my ILs send cards wishing us happy anniversary.
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    Both my parents and my ILs send cards wishing us happy anniversary.

    Mine too.

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    imagefreeburger16:
    I get one on the anniversary of my mothers death every year Confused

    Is that weird?  My best friend's dad died a few years ago, and I wanted to do something for her to let her know that I won't ever forget her dad.  But I don't want it to be weird.  I was thinking of doing it on the anniversary of his death because I remember that date, and I don't know what his birthday was.  Do you have any advice?

    I am sorry for the loss of your mother. 

    Coming from her, yes it is weird.  She tries really hard to replace her (IMO) and even though I have told her I would rather not talk about it (with her) she insists on bringing it up and reminding me.  I can't really stand my MIL though, so my feelings for her really could be clouding up a nice gesture.  I really don't know but it irks me.

    From a friend, I would appreciate the sentiment.  I think sending a card to your friend would be a nice gesture, as long as you make it more of a "thinking about you" and not a "bring up the death and dwell" kinda thing. KWIM? 

     

     

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  • Eh, it really depends on the year. Mine haven't missed one yet, his...it's hit or miss. But we're pretty bad about remembering theirs too so it doesn't bother me too much. Smile
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    Both my parents and his parents send (or give) a card, and my parents also give us a present of some sort - usually a gift card to something practical like Meijer.
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  • My grandparents and parents and best friend do. Mike hasn't seen or talked to his mom in over 20 years so that's why I didn't put IL.
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  • My MIL always has so far (only 2 anniversaries).  My parents might call, but wouldn't send a card.

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