Posted by karen_kay on April 8, 2004, at 20:04:37
In reply to grief rituals, posted by octopusprime on April 4, 2004, at 23:42:16
i don't usually post on this board at all. i usually don't even read it. i saw this post and read it. i was amazed. it gave me the chills the first time i read it and still does. how very wonderful a way to honor the life and passing of a woman who seemed to celebrate music and dance. to not continue the festival would have been a disservice to her honor. but, with the continuation, you ALL had a chance to honor her life. i only hope that when i pass everyone sees it as a celebration of sorts.
it's funny, my sister told me the other day "when i die, you better wear fishnets to my funeral." i replied "ok, but when i lean over your casket to show you my fishnets, my false teeth will fall out as well." she doesn't want people to dress up at her funeral, but she knows i always dress up. so, she told me i had better wear a red dress and fish nets. i think it's important to celebrate the passing of a person in the style that they would want. and i think it's wonderful that the woman's wishes seemed to happen on this occassion. i'm sure she'd be thrilled about that.
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