My mother died a couple of weeks or so before her 73rd birthday. Her birthday hit hard for me that year. I ugly cried. I was thinking about how the woman who gave me life is now gone. Sad!
I would say the last five years of my mother‘s life was spent going to her friends’s funerals. My mom passed at 91 1/2. We made a joke that the funerals had become her new social life. In many ways it was true. She got to talk to the people she knew and reminisce about the good times they had. She was able to tell the younger generation about what a special person the deceased had been. She also made notes about things she liked and wanted done at her funeral and things she wanted to avoid - critique them on whether they had wine or not, and how the food was. She had everything ready to go - even her obituary was written and the picture she wanted. Hers was a hell of a party. Great food and we had her favorite daily wine and her special occasion wine along Parmesan cheese and Prosciutto d’Parma. Carlo Rossi rosé in the gallon jug was her daily goto for one glass each night and Asti Spumonti for special occasions. Everyone had a great time.
we are singin' with the choir on a lot of funerals. You are right, it's for those who are still here, maybe to say goodbye maybe to just hold eachother and give love.
Wise words. I have 2 funerals to attend for my uncle's this next week. One on my mom's side and one on my dad's side. It is Bittersweet. Going to the funeral allows me to grieve with others who feel the same way and celebrate their lives and memories. ❤
Every day is a gift, every birthday is an end to the last year of life and a beginning of the new year🙏 I wish you many more birthdays and a long healthy life❤️
OMG, this is so long ago I almost forgot that you guys showed a softer side of you beneath that hard shell you often show outside. When the day comes I hope I die before my husband, because I don’t know what to do with myself if I getting widowed.
I liked this philosophical conversation about birthdays and death, but then I am geared toward meaningful thoughts. Did you ever consider that the ones who outlive their friends, are probably active, eating healthier, very spiritual and faithful in the divine, and friendly. ???? That is what I am observing as time goes by. Food for thought guys. Embrace every moment because none of us have an expiration date stamped on us. 🤗❣
Happy birthday Mistah Beardo. May you All live long and well.
My mother died a couple of weeks or so before her 73rd birthday. Her birthday hit hard for me that year. I ugly cried. I was thinking about how the woman who gave me life is now gone. Sad!
I would say the last five years of my mother‘s life was spent going to her friends’s funerals. My mom passed at 91 1/2. We made a joke that the funerals had become her new social life. In many ways it was true. She got to talk to the people she knew and reminisce about the good times they had. She was able to tell the younger generation about what a special person the deceased had been. She also made notes about things she liked and wanted done at her funeral and things she wanted to avoid - critique them on whether they had wine or not, and how the food was. She had everything ready to go - even her obituary was written and the picture she wanted. Hers was a hell of a party. Great food and we had her favorite daily wine and her special occasion wine along Parmesan cheese and Prosciutto d’Parma. Carlo Rossi rosé in the gallon jug was her daily goto for one glass each night and Asti Spumonti for special occasions. Everyone had a great time.
I’ve always thought birthdays were for my mom because she did all the work! Funerals are always for your survivors. Good points from both of you!
we are singin' with the choir on a lot of funerals. You are right, it's for those who are still here, maybe to say goodbye maybe to just hold eachother and give love.
Wise words. I have 2 funerals to attend for my uncle's this next week. One on my mom's side and one on my dad's side. It is Bittersweet. Going to the funeral allows me to grieve with others who feel the same way and celebrate their lives and memories. ❤
Good takes on these topics, I agree.
To a long and healthy life! 🙏🏼
Every day is a gift, every birthday is an end to the last year of life and a beginning of the new year🙏 I wish you many more birthdays and a long healthy life❤️
Happy Birthday, Beardo, have fun and remember forget the cake and go right for the icing!
Happy Birthday Beardo
God Bless You 🕊🙏🕊
OMG, this is so long ago I almost forgot that you guys showed a softer side of you beneath that hard shell you often show outside. When the day comes I hope I die before my husband, because I don’t know what to do with myself if I getting widowed.
for the Funeral 😅 Dan the poet
I liked this philosophical conversation about birthdays and death, but then I am geared toward meaningful thoughts. Did you ever consider that the ones who outlive their friends, are probably active, eating healthier, very spiritual and faithful in the divine, and friendly. ???? That is what I am observing as time goes by. Food for thought guys. Embrace every moment because none of us have an expiration date stamped on us. 🤗❣
Love you guys... lol
I just buried my dad on Jan 16th 2025!
My mom and oldest brother have also passed away! 😔
Beardo wants to out live Dan 😅
Doesn't the scripture say let the dead bury the dead? What does this mean to you?
Matthew 8:22.
I would rather remember the person alive,wouldn't,t you?
Dan be gratful you have your mum still