Death, friends, and family
Today Berni and I attended a funeral/memorial for a close cousin of hers. No one likes to lose a friend or loved one, but the reality is, we all die someday and these gatherings are inevitable. I have not known Berni’s family for very long, but it was enjoyable seeing a few even under the sad circumstance. Throughout the memorial, I watched, listened and came to a decision about my day of passing.
I do not want a “traditional” funeral where everyone sits around, listens to Psalms 23:4 for the umpteenth time and cry their eyes dry. I have instructed Berni that when I die, she is to rent a hall and have fellowship with friends and loved ones. Treat it like we do at wedding receptions. Serve all of my favorite foods, have good music, and most of all. Enjoy the time with each other. I do not want any sermon about death and dying. I am not trying to be sacrilegious. I simply prefer that people enjoy this time to reminisce and have a good time with each other.
I saw a lot of smiling faces and laughter today at this memorial. That is how life and death should be celibrated.
