IRANdokht
Iranian on-line Memorial Site
13-Sep-2009
I saw this VOA special about my friend's website. He jokingly sent the link to me with a message "reserve your spot today" which is his way of getting back at me for all the teasing I have done about his new role as the internet "Farokhlagha khanoum" (if you have read or watched Dayi jan Napoleon, you'll get the joke)...
Despite my lighthearted comments about Cameron's new role in the online Iranian community, I believe that this is a serious matter.
For all of us who live far away from our loved ones, losing a grandparent, a parent and a loved one is a special heartbreaking event. Some of us don't have the chance to be there and to mourn their loss amongst the familiar faces which is hard to deal with and always very painful.
I think the memorial site allows us to open up and share our heartfelt memories and mourn. I witnessed the emotional turmoil he went through when he lost his own father, a man he respects and looks up to who lived far away from him for many years.
These days that I have my parents visiting me, seeing their much older faces and shrinking bodies, I keep thinking of the unthinkable and want to spend every moment I have with them. Lets face it, we all know that the time will come sooner or later, some of us have missed our parents in so many important events of our lives. We have celebrated birthdays, Norouz, weddings etc without their presence. I am going to cherish every moment I have with them even if it's is just for a short few weeks... Do they know how much they mean to me? Do they know how much my son and I have missed by living so far away from them?
It was good to see VOA gave my friend and his website an introduction. I have visited the site and it's very easy to navigate and tastefully done.
Please check it out and see for yourself.
www.jaavdaanegaan.com
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Thank you ladies
by IRANdokht on Thu Sep 17, 2009 09:36 AM PDTSetareh joon we're all thinking about losses nowadays. Thanks for your kind words my dear.
Souri jan, I like the site too. He sure did a good job!
Thanks,
IRANdokht
thanks
by Souri on Wed Sep 16, 2009 06:42 AM PDTThanks to Mr Niakan who founded that website and thanks to you for introducing it to us.
The site is great! I had visited it some months ago and really enjoyed the content. Very artistic and also a blessing for soul
Dear Irandokht, thank you!
by Setareh Cheshmakzan on Wed Sep 16, 2009 04:11 AM PDTWhat a lovely blog. The prospect of loss is always on my mind ... This is a step towards getting some solace, somewhere to grieve and to remember. Thank you and thanks to your friend.
Setareh jan and Anonymouse
by IRANdokht on Tue Sep 15, 2009 03:46 PM PDTSetareh jan
I am very sorry for your loss. Cameron told me that he's been receiving emails and pictures from Iran and creating their pages for them. He actually enjoys doing the slides+music and does a very good job too.
Thanks for your kind words too
Anonymouse dear, I never thought of a park bench, that could work too, it has an endearing and soothing image, except this website is reachable from all over the world.
Thanks for your comments
IRANdokht
Sounds like a good idea. I thought I'd buy a memorial park bench
by Anonymouse on Tue Sep 15, 2009 02:47 PM PDTI always thought I'd buy a memorial park bench somewhere. Like you mentioned our parents are so near and dear to our hearts and we'll always love them and this is a good way to remember them and let family members know too.
Everything is sacred.
great blog!
by Setareh Sabety on Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:34 PM PDTVery moving writing and what a great idea for a site! recently my uncle passed away in Iran and his daughter shared her grief with us by posting pictures on the net. It is such a great way to remember people and loved ones. thank you.
Thank you my friends
by IRANdokht on Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:43 PM PDTMehrnaz jan
I am enjoying all the political talks with my Dad and the celebrity gossips with Mom :o) Thanks for your kind words my dear.
Mr Prez mahboob
Your wish is my command ;-)
Please do spread the word, our friend can use the help to get his website recognized for all the genuine effort he's been putting in it.
Thanks
IRANdokht
Thanks ID Jaan
by Khar on Mon Sep 14, 2009 07:21 PM PDTBTW, I see that you've found your missing cool classic Avatar! ;-)
Irandokht Jan
by MEHRNAZ SHAHABI on Mon Sep 14, 2009 04:04 PM PDTThank you. I was really moved by your blog and the work of your friend which is very original and touches on a shared experience of many of us in diaspora. You lucky girl! khosh begzareh! Salaam beresoon! :)
Mehrnaz