I wrote my father's eulogy before he passed away last May. We knew the cancer was going to kill him. so we both sat down and wrote it together. Of all the things I've written, Of all the things I've done, Of all the things I will ever do, that was the most heart wrenching, stomach turning experience of my life. I still can't look at my journal entries. (Which a few members had read them, knows that it was my life line back then)
But I made a discovery. The eulogy isn't just to remember the deceased. It's to help the ones who were left behind not only honor them but help mourn them as well. And although it was very painful, I would do it again. It's like the last goodbye. The perfect ending to a well told story that both of you helped write.
So, my advice to you. Is tell them now. tell them everything that's on your mind. few people are as lucky as me to have an opportunity that kind of talk. Do it now. even if your not the type. Become the type. If not for them. for yourself.
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What's the difference between congress and a penitentiary?
One is filled with tax evaders, blackmailers and threats to society.
The other is for housing prisoners.
~~David Letterman
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