As we get to know more about Alex Pretti, his EX-WIFE’S MESSAGE has also come to light. 🕊️ Here’s what she shared after his recent passing. ⬇️

End with pears and tea, creating a moment of silence for reflection.

 

As each person eats, they may recall different memories: joy, regret, gratitude, forgiveness.

 

The goal is presence, not performance.

 

PART IX: REFLECTIONS DURING THE MEAL

 

Each bite becomes a meditation:

 

The lamb reminds us of strength, endurance, and shared warmth.

 

Bread reflects the grounding structure that relationships give, even when imperfect.

 

Greens and lentils symbolize resilience and quiet protection.

 

Pears offer sweetness, memory, and moments of clarity.

 

Tea allows the mind to rest, honoring grief and contemplation.

 

Even messages from an ex-spouse — complex, nuanced, sometimes painful — can be honored at this table without judgment, reminding us that love and respect are not erased by separation or circumstance.

 

PART X: LEFTOVERS — CARRYING MEMORY FORWARD

 

This meal is designed to leave behind sustenance for the days after.

 

Lamb and vegetables can be reheated.

 

Bread remains soft for sandwiches or snacks.

 

Lentil and greens salad can be gently warmed.

 

Pears can be stored for reflection in small, thoughtful bites.

 

Grief and memory often linger longer than headlines. Leftover meals, like leftover emotions, allow ongoing processing and quiet remembrance.

 

PART XI: FINAL WORD

 

When someone passes away, and messages from those closest to them surface, it can feel overwhelming. Emotions are layered: sadness, love, forgiveness, reflection. This meal is designed to anchor those feelings — to turn them into tangible rituals that honor the departed while nurturing the living.

 

Psalm-like in intention, every part of this feast is deliberate, steady, and restorative.

 

It reminds us that:

 

Love endures beyond circumstance.

 

Memories, even complicated ones, deserve respect.

 

Reflection can be gentle, restorative, and sustaining.

 

Shared meals help communities navigate grief, one bite at a time.

 

The Memory Feast is a recipe, a ritual, and a reminder: even after loss, the heart finds a way to nourish itself, honor others, and heal.

 

If you want, I can:

 

Rewrite this in a short viral Facebook-style post

 

Focus more on the ex-spouse’s perspective in the recipe

 

Add a more spiritual or meditative tone for reflection

 

Do you want me to do that next?