Pic of the day:
From The
banks of the St. Joe River:
At one
time our Saturday entertainment on the road was to visit yard sales in the area
we were staying in. In New Hampshire I bought a pair of antique glasses (pense-nez)
with the original optometrist on the old case for 50 cents.
So today
we drove over to Niles Michigan hoping for yard sales and a dollar store. We saw
no yard-sales but did locate a Dollar General. Sherry gets most of her cards there.
She is one for remembering family Birthdays and ensuring we send get-well and
cards of condolence. We quit sending
flowers for the sick and the deceased long ago. I believe most families can make
better use of the money for the many expenses occurred at a death.
Not everyone
thinks of the funeral costs until it is facing them head on. THAT EVENT is an eye opener to someone who
has never been THE ONE responsible for picking a plot, casket, service and funeral
director.
Truthfully
Cremation has taken over for many because of the expense.
My
sister Shirley did upset us some at her death.
For years she pounded me to write my obit and burial plans to assist the
family left behind. She had handled several in her hubby’s family that had NOT
prepared for death one bit. WELL wouldn’t
you know, She left a sealed envelope for me. WOW! Do not advertise my death. NO OBIT, NO
service, NO funeral home. Cremate me and spread my remains on Jim’s grave and
remember me,
She even
had the place for cremation specified; I could always count on a surprise from my big sister.
I do
remember her, she taught me a lot. She was a crafter and creator. She left some
nick-knacks that remain in our home.
Boy oh
boy, I went from yard sales to DEATH on this one…. Y’all try to be good, especially you Myra!
Nite
Shipslog
PS:
Thank you all for
being here… Smile life is better (on the
road)…. It is still good to be ALIVE, ISN’T IT?
But, after returning to the RV and writing this entry, I starting feeling bad. I have spent the last two days in bed, I am hoping I am on the mend,,,,,,
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6 comments:
What a very sweet sister you had. As sad as death makes us, comes to all of us sooner or later. That should be a lesson we are taught from birth. You do have some good memories though, hang on to those ! Our loved ones are always near right close in our hearts ! Hope you feel better soon. Love from Texas!
I sure hope you feel better.
Your sister was beautiful!
Many of us have to be cremated - I just can't see spending the money on the burial - thousands of dollars for what?
I was just thinking about Obits yesterday. I always check to see who and how old. Basically I seeing anyone from the 50s is there. Your sister had a strong will didn't she?
Well that5's a cheerful post, Jack. Obits and cremations and funerals.
I do read the obits to check if my name is there. As for cremations, my wife is an expert judging from the Sunday roasts she cooks. The best way to go is to build a huge catapult in one's garden and to be thrown away into a neighbour's backyard. That should be a fun surprise for all.
Keep smiling. Keep well. God bless.
Whaaaat? Has Tom been telling stories again? LOLOLOL
Your Shirley was a beautiful girl ... turned co-ed ... turned lady. I'd never heard of a Christmon until we moved here but our little church has a lovely hand-made set as well. So sensible, your sis. In lieu of a formal church service I hope my son holds a backyard celebration of life, complete with music, adult beverages and stories. No time for tears.
Dollar General is a good place to get cards. I get mine there too.
Sure hope you're feeling better.
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