I would like to do a tribute to my soon to be new family, that says I respect their culture and am interested in learning more and it being something that I want to be a  part of our life and our childrens.
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Explain to the family what you would like to do and ask what their thoughts are on the idea. You can't go wrong getting the info "right from the horses mouth".
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That is great to honor her that way.  If others ask, tell them that.  Show that you are happy for knowing, or remembering great times and celebrate that.
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Well it is up to you have active you are in the ceremony, but personally I would not participate actively in something that I did not believe in. It all depends what it is they're doing though. For example if they are praying then I would stay silent and wait for them to finish, but if they wished me to be a godparent then I would probably have to decline because that would involve me saying things that I did not believe. I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that. You should just see the baptism for what it is, a way for the parents to celebrate the birth of their new child and introduce him to the community. That something we can all enjoy :-)
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I would be thankful that I had a job that allowed me the opportunity to touch the lives of a number of young people.  If you inspire only one child to great achievements, you are an awesome success in life!
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I wouldn't think it necessary as far as regular rules of etiquette go, since it was an indirect act (it wasn't donated in the name of your sister-in-law). I would definitely thank her, and possibly giver her a token or gift of appreciation, and tell her how much it meant to you.
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A friend emailed this to me the other day. I thought it was very touching and a beautiful tribute. Don't know if this helps but maybe someone will like it with Mothers Day coming up soon.\n\n MOTHER\n>\n> This is a truly BEAUTIFUL piece please\n> read this at a slow pace, digesting every word and in\n> leisure...do not hurry....this is a treasure...\n>\n> For those lucky to still be blessed with your Mom,\n> this is beautiful. For those of us who aren't, this is\n> even more beautiful. For those who are moms, you'll love this.\n>\n> The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is\n> this the long way?" she asked.   And the guide said:  "Yes, and the way is\nhard.\n> And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But\n> the end  will be better than the beginning."\n>\n> But the young mother was happy, and she would not\n> believe that  anything could be better than these years. So she\n> played with her children, and gathered flowers for\n> them along the way, and bathed them in the clear streams; and\n> the sun shone on them, and the young Mother cried,\n> "Nothing will ever be lovelier than this."\n>\n> Then the night came, and the storm, and the path was\n> dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother\n> drew them close and covered them with her mantle, and the children said,\n> "Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come."\n>\n> And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and\n> the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary.\n> But at all times she said to the children," A little  patience and we are\nthere."\n> So the children climbed, and when they reached the top\n> they said, "Mother, we would not have done it without you."\n>\n> And the mother, when she lay down at night looked up\n> at the stars and said, "This is a better day than the last, for my\n> children have learned fortitude in the face of hardness. Yesterday I gave\nthem courage.\n> Today, I've given them strength."\n>\n> And the next day came strange clouds which darkened\n> the earth, clouds of war and hate and evil, and the children groped\n> and stumbled, and the mother said: "Look up. Lift your eyes to the light.\n> " And the children looked and saw above the clouds\n> an everlasting glory, and it guided them beyond the\n> darkness. And that night the Mother said,\n> "This is the best day of all, for\n> I have shown my children God."\n>\n> And the days went on, and the weeks and the months and\n> the years, and\n> the mother grew old and she was little and bent.\n> But her children were tall and strong, and walked with\n> courage.  And when the way was rough, they lifted her,\n> for she was as light as a feather; and at last they came to a hill,\n> and beyond they could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide. And\n> mother said, "I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end\n> is better than the beginning, for my children can\n> walk alone, and their children after them."\n>\n> And the children said, "You will always walk with us,\n> Mother, even when you have gone\n> through the gates."\n> And they stood  and  watched her as she went on alone, and the gates\n> closed after her.  And they said: "We cannot see her\n> but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory.  She\n> is a living presence......."\n>\n> Your Mother is always with you.... She's the whisper\n> of the leaves as you walk down the street; she's the smell of bleach\n> in your freshly laundered socks; she's the cool hand\n> on your brow when\n> you're not well. Your Mother lives\n> inside your laughter. And she's
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No, I love my own family and would just like to have a very close relationship with these people that you love very much.  I think it would be great to have two sets of people (parent figures) that you love and respect so much.  It could be nothing but great!
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start with your family and children services. Thay can direct you to the right sources.
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I am trying to be a better person.  Also, I am looking to make a difference in the world by teaching children~I want to be remembered as someone who was nice, loved everyone and who was well liked by people around me.  Currently, I am trying to start a family with my wonderful husband.
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Visit this website. They explain from beginning to end on how to write a tribute speech.
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borrow it from some family
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Can I tell you what we did for my Grandfather which may be of help to you.  Like your Dad, he was the cornerstone of the family and didn't care much for gifts--but we did a very special thing for him which made it a wonderful occasion for him. I suggest you do this with a writable CD.  There used to be a television show called "This is Your Life...(fill in a name)" Where someone would be honored for their accomplishments and contributions throughout a life time, starting with family photos when the person was really young, working up through high school and college and then career.  Anything that would be important to that person as memories. During different phases, different people would talk from behind a curtain describing favorite memories until the guest of honor figured out who it was.  For our family, we had all his children telling little stories about favorite times together and tape recorded it, and worked it in with the slide show of photos.  It wasn't mushy, it was honoring.  I'll just be frank here, it's like a living memorial while the person is still alive.  As  a poem I read said:"If you have anything nice to say to me, tell it to me now while I can appreciate it, don't tell it to the cold unfeeling gravemarker, tell it to me now when I can bask in the warmth of sincere appreciation." Or words to that effect.  It is easier than ever to make multi-media CD's now or some photo shops will do it for you. You cazn even have music in the background from the 20's,30's and 40's.  It would mean so much to me to have my children put on CD words that they love me, and appreciate me as a father along with memories of happy times together.  It doesn't have to be a big production, and it would mean more than any store-bought gift whether it be $60 or $600. People like to think that they have accomplished something in their life time--it doesn't have to be anything major --infact for a man it can be just that he raised his family as best he could, went to work when he wasn't feeling well, saw his kids through heartaches and sorrows, joys and happy times and is appreciated for it and loved.  My Dad died when he was 62, and I have wished over and over that I had taken more time to say "Thanks Dad for being a great dad and all that you did for us kids and the family!"  I don't have that chance now. You do.  I know you will do that which is right.\n-Spec
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We are going to my sisters house and spending thanksgiving  there. Almost everyone is going to be there and I say this because we have a large family. This will be our first year with\nout our father he passed away 3-22-06 so we will have a very \nspecial prayer going out to him before we eat, and thank him for everything he has done .  So I want to say to you Have A Nice Thanks Giving.
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Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom, but I think your response to honor her memory is awesome. Yes, it's quite normal, even after all the years have gone by. I just lost my Dad last month and I feel that he touched my life like nobody else ever could. I hope to feel that same way forever too. Memories are meant to cherish. Your Mom was lucky to have a devoted daughter like you. I think when we lose a parent it's a gap that no one else can ever fill. And it's important to pass along those memories and traditions to our children.
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Congratulations!  Feels good eh?  I think the best thing to do is to be there for your kids whenever they need you.  Kids don't remember stuff they have, they remember things they did with their parents, cousins, brothers, sisters.  So be there whenever she needs you, and you won't go wrong.
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Dear, dear friends, who feel like a real family, I wish to express my deepest and sincerest appreciation for you being here for me during the last two years and making my life a most memorable, comfortable, and happiest time of my life.\n  As a result of your kindnesses, I hope to make someone else, some day,  feel as Special as you have made me feel.\n  As I leave you shortly, remember you'll always have a place in my heart, and I hope that we might stay in contact during the years to follow.  Thus, let us exchange addresses now to prepare for the happiness that we pray will be the content of our letters.
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My Grandfather and a few other people I have met, put a small bio on the back of their cards. This is nice for a few reasons..It will be unique, it lets you get to know the person a bit (which can be quite helpful if you are thinking of employing this person for services), and the person how gets the card will be way more apt to remember who you are...Also you can throw in a humorous antic-dote...leave 'em laughing.