Honoring My Parents' Wedding Anniversary with Kendra Rinaldi

Welcome to a solo episode where I discuss a very personal topic: honoring and celebrating my parents' wedding anniversary (October 29th) even though my mom died nine years ago and my dad has since remarried.I share the fascinating, intercultural love story of how my Italian-American father, who was traveling in South America, met my Colombian mother. This date is where our family started, and I feel strongly about continuing to honor that legacy.I also share the bittersweet memories attached to this time of year. This period holds the anniversary of their wedding, but also the anniversary of my mom's passing in November. I reflect on the magical and miraculous way my mother followed a hunch to travel to Orlando right before she died, which ensured all of us siblings were able to be present when she took her last breath.It’s okay to honor these complex dates and allow the emotions—the grief, the joy, and the immense gratitude—to come through.Thank you for tuning in! If you feel inspired, please subscribe to my newsletter via the website, or check out my subscription content on Apple Podcast for additional bonus episodes. If you have a story to share, email me at [email protected]://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/