Just a little warning, this post will be long, maybe a little rambling, blunt and possibly jarring...if you offend easily or just dont like a long posts, keep scrolling. Here goes: Im sad, a bit unbalanced and dealing with something everyone has or will go through at some point. I wanted to do this while it was all fresh and raw. Things you learn when dealing with the death of a parent that you may not have thought of...#1. If your loved one is an organ donor, be prepared for a phone call about 45 minutes after you lose one of the most important people in your life. This, my friends, is tough! Just remember, they wanted to give the gift of sight or even life to someone else....respect that, put your big girl pants on and answer those questions and give your consent. #2. If your parents have had their final resting place purchased for forty-some years, you might want to check on the space allowed. Cemeteries did not always require a vault, most do now. If Aunt Mabel wants to be laid to rest beside Uncle Sherman, make sure there will be room for her when the time comes. It happens....take it from me. #3. Be prepared for an overwhelming amount of love to come flooding your way from family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances and even strangers. Awesome, so very awesome! Also, be prepared for an unexplained absence of a few you thought might be there...everyone handles death in their own way. You just dont know. Take a breath and move on. #4. Get ready to hear wonderful stories and memories of your loved one....try to soak them up, be proud of them and hold them close to your heart. #5. It is disrespectful, rude and down right gross to keep driving when a funeral procession is coming towards you. Pull over you fools. Didnt your momma teach you basic respect? Mine did. #6. Do your best to make the funeral a celebration of your loved ones life. They deserve a few individualized touches instead of the cookie-cutter send off. #7. Lean on those who are your very closest, those who know you best and can handle your crazy. Put on your brave hat for all the others. #8. Express gratitude! How awesome it is to feel genuinely cared for? People want you to know they are sorry. Tell them you appreciate them. And return the favor when the dreaded table is turned. Thanks for listening, my friends.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 02:45:22 +0000
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