
September 12, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about balloons on a bumper. Is it a spectacle, an occasion, an eccentricity? Why are the balloons there? Who is involved? Go where the prompt leads!
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Mourning the death of a loved one is natural, but most people who have lived a full life prefer that their life be celebrated rather than mourned.
When I die, I’d like there to be balloons tied to the hearse, people singing and dancing and telling each other of happy occasions they spent with me. I’d love to leave behind a happy legacy in the hearts of people. I do hope that they would recall only the good things that I did or said and not the petty stuff that we all are guilty of from time to time.
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Word count; 99
Written for 99 Word Story, hosted by Charli Mills of Carrot ranch
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It is not a fun topic, but everyone should make plans for how they want their life to be celebrated.
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I agree Jim!
It’s a reality of life so it’s better to make arrangements beforehand.
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That’s a lovely way to look at the passage of one’s life and reminds me of the Dia de los Muertos celebrations, which are more about remembering and celebrating people who have passed rather than outright mourning them.
It also reminds me of the story I’d heard behind the creation of a song called, “The Coffin Dance”–where reportedly the mother of a young lady who passed away asked the pallbearers to put on a performance as they transported the coffin, which they did. The song has since gone viral on-line.
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I think that it’s a great attitude, though the emotions of those near to the person dead may not cooperate! 😅
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Agreed. Having lost a few loved ones during the last two years, I can definitely understand that. Our emotions can get kind of wild sometimes. But it’s still good to have moments where we can sit back and remember them with a smile. Kind of like the Dr. Suess saying, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
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Great quote Joyce. You’re so right that we are mostly sad and grieving. I think we need to come to terms with this finality of the journey
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Agreed.
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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That’s a wonderful way to be remembered
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Thanks Maria! It is but we are often bound by our cultural and traditional responses , and not to the wishes of the deceased
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Singing and dancing is a good way to celebrate life. I think that is a great idea Sadje. But not too soon, I hope.👍
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Thanks Suzette! Who knows when. I’m happy with the life I’ve lived so far.
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True, no one knows.
Amen!
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😍💖
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A happy ending!
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Yes, hopefully 💖
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Wonderful! Death is inevitable and if a life has been lived well, it should be celebrated. The feeling of loss will always be there but one’s wishes regarding last rites should be honoured.
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Thanks a lot Punam! You’re so right that a life well lived should be celebrated. As for honoring the wishes, one can only hope so. 😍
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Yes, one can only hope. You are so welcome. 😊
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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I want folks to have a party with cake and ice cream.
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That’s a great idea. 💖
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Good thought. Many of the funerals of my extended family have been more like family reunions, people taking and laughing. I have also been to funerals that are much more sad. In one instance, we are assured of where the person has gone; in the other, this is not the case.
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Thanks Brandon! Most funerals are inherently sad. Though afterwards we can and do get a chance to talk about the departed and their good points.
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Yes, a celebration of a life lived. I completely agree, Sadje.
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Thanks my friend
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You’re welcome, my friend. It’s always my pleasure.
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😃
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A wonderful way, to celebrate a life lived!
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Thanks Warren
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You’re welcome!
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👍🏼🙏🏼
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Excellent idea Sadje, celebrate the good 😊
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Thanks a lot Deb. Yes, we should.
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Wow, what a way to bow out. Heroic style.
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Thanks my friend! One can wish for this but the execution is in the hands of others. 😅
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Singing and dancing is a great way to be celebrated. Great post!
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Yes, it sure is. Thanks
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Above all else, there will be music. LOTS of music, maybe a little singing and dancing too. Lots of stories and laughs!
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That’s the way to do it.
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I love this attitude. Balloons on a hearse, and why not? As long as it’s many many years from now.
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Haha! Thanks D! Well no one knows the time. 😍😉
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