For sure this is an awkward one. How do you "celebrate" someone's birthday that is no longer alive? I guess it really is just taking a moment to remember him. But then I remember and talk about him every day. Last year, one of Eddie's dear friends sent me flowers on Eddie's birthday and said "some birthdays are worth celebrating forever." It was perfect.
This year my kids didn't want to do anything special and I have to admit I felt a little awkward trying to force it. I bought his favorite cake, Coconut, and we had it after dinner. We took a moment to just think about him together and acknowledge what it would have been. Then it was off to living for us living souls.
But always remembering...
