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2 weeks ago, my mom passed away at the age of 79. Losing your mom is very difficult to deal with anytime. But losing your mom during a global pandemic, when she's quarantined in Los Angeles with her husband, you're quarantined in New York, and (1/8)
and your brother is quarantined in Washington DC? It felt simply impossible.
Fortunately, my wife @CarrieKerpen, & a few friends, led by Sam Nesbitt, stepped in immediately with a solution: Host a virtual, online memorial service for my mom Rayni.
In just 2 days, (2/8)
Fortunately, my wife @CarrieKerpen, & a few friends, led by Sam Nesbitt, stepped in immediately with a solution: Host a virtual, online memorial service for my mom Rayni.
In just 2 days, (2/8)
we built a beautiful tribute website, and I hosted an online memorial service attended by over 300 friends and family, and a virtual shiva attended by over 400 people.
A few days later, we realized that many other families would be grieving at this time, (3/8)
A few days later, we realized that many other families would be grieving at this time, (3/8)
and unable to connect to loved ones physically. So we built and launched http://Remembering.Live/ in just 10 days, to comfort other grieving families during their time in need.
I truly hope with this new initiative, I can help others who are grieving, as I still am. (4/8)
I truly hope with this new initiative, I can help others who are grieving, as I still am. (4/8)
Thank you for spreading the word about
http://RememberingLive.com during this unprecedented, most challenging time any of us has ever faced. (5/8)
http://RememberingLive.com during this unprecedented, most challenging time any of us has ever faced. (5/8)
#COVID19 has and will continue going to wreak havoc on our planet, with loss of life, illness and economic disaster. But one thing it cannot destroy is our spirit of togetherness and strength. (6/8)
You’ve heard of #BostonStrong and #NYCStrong and #USAstrong? Well how about #EarthStrong? This planet more than ever before needs to come together, even if virtually while we are all safe at home. (7/8)
And as for my mom?
My mom's dream was to help others be more connected to each other, to nature and to planet Earth and I sure hope she's smiling down on us today. #RememberingRayni #RememberingLive
My mom's dream was to help others be more connected to each other, to nature and to planet Earth and I sure hope she's smiling down on us today. #RememberingRayni #RememberingLive
