Yeah, I’ve been pretty quiet lately, but I have a really good reason.
Well, not a *good* reason, but a real reason.
We had a death in the family last week. Mark’s uncle passed away suddenly and we picked up and rushed home to see family and do the funeral thing.
His death was very tragic for so many reasons. He was only 48 (actually, he turned 49 on Sunday, so they had Happy Birthday balloons at his memorial service). He left a wife who didn’t work and an 18 year old daughter.
This is tough stuff.
And what did I take away from all this?
1. Get life insurance.
2. Be very specific about what you want if you die. Burial or cremation? Organ donation (This should be SOP for everyone, but don’t get me started on that soap box) Party or funeral? Hymns or rockband?
3. Get life insurance.
4. Don’t take life for granted. As one of Frank’s nephews said, “Tomorrow is not a guarantee.”
Okay. That’s enough of that. Now you know where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing. Back to normal blogging soon.
By the way, Mark and I spent the weekend explaining our desires should anything ever happen to us. We have taken the “Take what you can use and burn the rest” plan of action. And then throw a big ass party. Celebrate us. And put a big ass plaque up somewhere to remember us.
As if you could ever forget us. hah.
Bitchin' Fiction: Musings by author Melissa McKenzie / Melissa Francis 
So sorry to hear the sad news, Mel.
But I’ll be happy to attend a party to celebrate you anytime. 🙂 (even if you’re not deceased yet)
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I’m so glad you’re back, Mel. Lots of hugs going your way.
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I’m sorry to hear about your and your husband’s loss.
I totally agree with you on the party on the way out. While Jamie may not agree, I hope if I die, she throws a fantastic bash. Celebrate the way I live. For those who believe in afterlife, celebrate where I’ve gone. That’s my philosophy.
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My sympathies to you, Mark, and the rest of your family on your loss 😦
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Mel, I’m so sorry. Man, he was YOUNG. How sad for the whole family.
Your advice is smart. Our wills clarify a lot of this, but not everything. Thanks for the nudge.
I like the “party” idea too. Nice to have you back.
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I’m so sorry you’ve lost a family member suddenly.
And you offer up great advice.
A party is a grand idea. Celebrate their life.
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Wow Mel, I’m so sorry. I had noticed you’d been quiet and I’m sorry it was for such a sad reason. How is Mark doing?
Sending hugs your way.
L
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I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s horrible. And let’s have a “celebrate life” party, while we can all enjoy one another!
I’m glad you’re back. You were missed in blogville!
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Thanks to everyone for your warm wishes and sympathies. We really appreciate it. It’s just something that is hard to wrap our head around.
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so sorry to hear your news, Mel. We’ve been going through a similar family bereavement as you know.
We just realized that our wills in the UK will have to be re-written for overhere!
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{{{HUGS}}} to you and Mark on your loss. It’s even sadder since he was so young, and scary to me since my husband just turned 49.
The first thing my husband did (as soon as we could afford it) was make sure there was enough life insurance on him to take care of the kids and me in case anything happened to him.
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your ass better get life insurance cause i hear brotha fishdog has a bounty out on ya
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