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July 24 Prompt - You've won the lottery! No, not that lottery -- the Goodbye Lottery. For some reason, as Death comes to collect you, he gives you leave to write a farewell letter to your family and friends. What do you write? It's very hard to pretend Death is knocking at the door, and it's not really something I want to do (you know what they say about tempting Fate). A letter that I write today wouldn't necessarily be valid a few days from now anyway...but...if the above prompt were true.... To my family and friends, the ones I loved, Don't waste time dwelling on my loss. Try to replace my spot in your heart as fast as you can. My only wish while I was alive was that you all would be happy, and now that I am leaving, that wish remains the same. Please take special care of Mopsy. You know how much I loved her. If I've hurt any of your feelings, I'm sorry. Being human, sometimes that's just how life is. I didn't mean to. I don't think I own anything of enormous value. Please do not squabble over any of my possessions. My family is aware of my will...please honor it with a loving heart. I'm not sure who will get the thankless job of giving away my personal clothing, etc., but know you are appreciated and just maybe you are helping someone not so fortunate. My greatest wish is that you will lead happy, fulfilling lives, and that when you think of me in the future, you will do so with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your lips. Your loving mom, wife, and friend.... P.S. Don't forget to sprinkle my ashes in the waves at Rehoboth Beach.... until next time (hopefully, there will be one)....c |