This might sound dark, but I appreciate going to funerals. They are like reading a short memoir where I'm reminded of the goodness of most humans and what's most important in life.
In two weeks, I'm attending a friend's daughter's wedding. It's a flight and a weekend away from home. I haven't seen her daughter in several years and thought, "It's going to be such a busy day...does it really matter if I'm there? Would the bride prefer I send a more expensive wedding gift then attend myself (flight, hotel, and all)?" but your email confirmed my choice to attend. It's not about the daughter's wedding, it's about showing my friend that she's important enough that I wouldn't miss something that's so important to her.
Marilee, that’s so beautiful! I’m sure this will mean so much to your friend.
I don’t think your appreciation for funerals is dark. I have a thing for reading obituaries. It’s just one version or perspective on a human’s life but often very meaningful.
Thank you for reading and commenting. Please share with all your funeral friends.
Beautiful!! And I’m sooo looking forward to the “not your mother’s writing lab”-that is so amazing and generous of you. Thank you. And thank you continuing to share yourself with us.
This might sound dark, but I appreciate going to funerals. They are like reading a short memoir where I'm reminded of the goodness of most humans and what's most important in life.
In two weeks, I'm attending a friend's daughter's wedding. It's a flight and a weekend away from home. I haven't seen her daughter in several years and thought, "It's going to be such a busy day...does it really matter if I'm there? Would the bride prefer I send a more expensive wedding gift then attend myself (flight, hotel, and all)?" but your email confirmed my choice to attend. It's not about the daughter's wedding, it's about showing my friend that she's important enough that I wouldn't miss something that's so important to her.
Thank you for this :)
Marilee, that’s so beautiful! I’m sure this will mean so much to your friend.
I don’t think your appreciation for funerals is dark. I have a thing for reading obituaries. It’s just one version or perspective on a human’s life but often very meaningful.
Thank you for reading and commenting. Please share with all your funeral friends.
Beautiful!! And I’m sooo looking forward to the “not your mother’s writing lab”-that is so amazing and generous of you. Thank you. And thank you continuing to share yourself with us.
Dani!!!!!! I will miss you this weekend and I’m thinking of you. And I cannot wait for what you’ll bring to the writing lab 💜
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There is so much coffee and front porch sitting in our future. 🥰