How it all began
This journey began when my father was diagnosed with cancer. I knew that when he passed away, there’s no one I’d want more than him to help me through my grief.
How could I get that experience?
My story
As my birthday approached, I realized that my dad’s cards mean a lot to me.
They impart wisdom, humor, appreciations. So for my birthday,
I gave him a stack of empty cards and said…
”Dad, I know you won’t be around for the rest of my life. But the thought of not having a card from you every birthday is devastating. Will you fill these out and give them back to me when you’re done? I’ll save them and open one a year after you’re gone.”
After we shared a tearful hug, he took the cards home to fill out.
I knew I couldn’t be the only one who wanted this experience.
Because after all, when someone is gone, that’s when you want them the most.
None of us know when our parents will say The Big Goodbye, but my hope is that with Birthdays from Beyond, you can experience memories, stories, and life lessons from your parents or grandparents for years after they have passed on.
P.S. I’m happy to say my dad has made a full recovery and is living his best life,
obsessively pursuing his goal of a 100mph tennis serve!