Mom memories

 Mai Doan Timeline

https://padlet.com/vanphananim/mai-doan-timeline-in-images-4twdzsmw2r7a6pwy

Slide show

https://padlet.com/vanphananim/mai-doan-timeline-in-images-4twdzsmw2r7a6pwy/slideshow

Mom Early Years

https://padlet.com/vanphananim/mom-early-years-tofyi6y2mrhkmyvk

Mom FOB Years

https://padlet.com/vanphananim/fob-years-j75rstc8axew5gbt

Mom Special Moments

https://padlet.com/vanphananim/special-moments-3eb3nkxcwdmex0ad

Mom Travels

https://padlet.com/vanphananim/travels-2jnvvs3a8wgl6ayo

Mom Birthday

https://padlet.com/vanphananim/birthdays-n9pcq7dcxs9gp23s

Clearview 

https://padlet.com/vanphananim/clear-view-hth2tsnm9hsbca1m

Family

https://padlet.com/vanphananim/family-jtbu1togv0ypg5jp

Memorial to Mom

https://padlet.com/vanphananim/last-month-y5rr8kzx5u4hubw3

Thank you so much for your lovely presence during this special moment for us.
We’d love to see any photos you captured from the event so we can share them with everyone.

 Please drop them in this Google Drive link:
 Upload Photos Here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uyHcRpUPAgaoQHYNJg8HHW76SeywB8Te)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uyHcRpUPAgaoQHYNJg8HHW76SeywB8Te



If you’re unable to upload directly, please text us the images, and we’ll consolidate them so everyone can enjoy the memories together.

With gratitude and love,
Phan family

To Do

• Please fill out the information for the guest we are expecting. 

• 🪷 Celebration of Life Guest List
• Please fill out the information for the guest we are expecting 

• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/154IV2hx9d2uEei2_WGKnhNGjHwuiJlcI3rN08kE1WEc/edit?usp=sharing

• 🪷 American Buddhist Celebration of Life Setup
• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A2kus3dRAddB5rRRe_P5FiuTJBD-4FhfijhmlSt3_Sk/edit?usp=sharing

• 🍽️ Celebration of Life Food Checklist
• (Hybrid American–Asian Menu)
• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zYU0t4lPrTaEBviMAopL9PknVX9dslJ2rf9Tz-qtlwo/edit?usp=sharing

• Happy big 80th 
• https://maidoan80.blogspot.com/p/happy-birthday.html

Procedure

1. Review Existing Spreadsheet

   • Open the current task spreadsheet.

   • Read through all listed tasks.

2. Identify Unnecessary Tasks

   • Mark tasks that are not relevant (“axe it”).

   • Highlight or strike through for clarity.

3. Fill in Missing Information

   • Add details to incomplete rows (e.g., responsible person, notes, status).

   • Use the best knowledge of family/community roles to assign where possible.

4. Organize Tasks

   • Group tasks by category (e.g., Ceremony, Food, Guests, Logistics, Communication).

   • Reorder tasks to maintain a logical flow, if necessary.

5. Revise & Simplify

   • Keep only necessary tasks.

   • Ensure instructions are clear and actionable.

6. Save & Share

• Save the updated sheet.

• Share with family/team for review and final revisions.

6. Sample Flow (90 minutes)

1. Welcome & Acknowledgment (by family/friend).

2. Opening Bell & Short Chant or Poem.

3. Incense / Flower Offering (guests participate).

4. Eulogies & Memory Sharing.

5. Slideshow or Tribute Video.

6. Guided Meditation / Moment of Silence.

7. Closing Bell & Dedication of Merit.

8. Reception with Food & Conversation.

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👉 This American Buddhist setup emphasizes mindfulness, inclusivity, and remembrance, blending tradition (altar, chanting, meditation) with accessibility (guest stories, modern food, memory-sharing).

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Flyer

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FT8zyM4IqQgA8pDo4pFaNpgDZXx2GPM3?usp=sharing