tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post1046310497880478403..comments2023-12-26T10:22:04.630-05:00Comments on Things of My Soul: Wrap It Up Already! I'm Dead.Papa Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-15549723072124373212011-07-04T13:23:33.631-04:002011-07-04T13:23:33.631-04:00I would be one of those who would probably laugh m...I would be one of those who would probably laugh my butt off if you really did that. I think funerals should be a celebration of the person (and their personality) and I just can't see a somber, black, depressing one for you!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088835513981961640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-16530902127122750172011-06-22T21:54:04.050-04:002011-06-22T21:54:04.050-04:00I am a big fan of clearly stated desires for funer...I am a big fan of clearly stated desires for funerals, when death does not come suddenly and unexpectedly to the young. I also am a big fan of honoring those desires, no matter what the surviving family members might do on their own.Papa Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-44024774576437488262011-06-22T18:09:39.154-04:002011-06-22T18:09:39.154-04:00A friend of mine recently pointed out that it migh...A friend of mine recently pointed out that it might be easier for my family if they knew exactly what my wishes were.I'm also aware of a family who are in the midst of mutual reproaches for how their father's funeral was conducted.Having tried to arrange things to the best of their abilities,they are now tearing themselves apart with guilt.Not so sure where I stand on this now.I guess Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-33098180131508195142011-06-16T13:19:46.080-04:002011-06-16T13:19:46.080-04:00Jeff, you guys had better give me a heads-up, or y...Jeff, you guys had better give me a heads-up, or you will be having a second funeral after I die from fright! lol<br /><br />Ray, I can totally see you doing this - telling us to go party and dance and sing already!Mama Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647417825144481742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-51589766228374429502011-06-15T11:28:23.662-04:002011-06-15T11:28:23.662-04:00Well, Ryan and I would totally do that for you! G...Well, Ryan and I would totally do that for you! Granted we will have to be sneaky so mama doesn't know about it...shifty eyes...lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-51309205255461265072011-06-15T09:52:21.715-04:002011-06-15T09:52:21.715-04:00One thing I always liked about "The Giver&quo...One thing I always liked about "The Giver" was the phrase, "Thank you for your life." Even though it had dark connotations in the book, I really like the genuine sentiment.<br /><br />I try to make sure my family hears that message from me even before they die.SilverRainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580230961425635077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-19082206663072565992011-06-15T08:32:51.007-04:002011-06-15T08:32:51.007-04:00That would be a great moment to have at a funeral....That would be a great moment to have at a funeral. You need to tape the message yourself, save it as an mp3, and then post it to several places for recapture later.<br /><br />I'll bet someone manages to find a player and toss it in your casket ;)Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219023897626648057noreply@blogger.com