Comments on: Death Isn’t Funny

By: Becky

Becky — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:59:37 +0000

We lost my “other” Dad on 11/6/09. He and my Mom have been together for 18 years and married for most. There have been countless ramblings and emotional outpourings on various platforms throughout his illness and following his death. Like your brother, lung and brain cancer stole him from us. And like you, humor has been our family’s coping mechanism. So who cares if it isn’t an “appropriate” time for humor? You are right death isn’t funny….but neither is feeling like I will never truly have joy again. So I practice at it and make sure to smile and laugh often. Thank you for your words. There were heartfelt and needed. Take care and keep on laughing….

By: Barbee'

Barbee' — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:51:40 +0000

Thank you for sharing this and strengthening the link of humanity. I suspect it was not easy.

By: Loree

Loree — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:47:29 +0000

I first read your post about a week ago. I closed it without commenting because I was without words. I just want to thank you for the reminder that death is inevitable and to not take a moment for granted. So easy to forget this in our busy lives. Thank you for writing from your heart and sharing it with us.

By: K Heck

K Heck — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:30:54 +0000

We lost our precious only daughter 10 years ago tomorrow…..we are very blessed to have had her, but only recently have been able to get past the loss and appreciate her life with us. Your descriptions of “being the strong one” ring true…..the family gathering, the repeated hugs…..and finally, gratefully, the laughter. She brought much into our lives……but the feeling of loss is as strong as ever. Thanks for sharing.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:41:51 +0000

I don’t make the blog rounds nearly enough so it’s been 10 days (!!) since you wrote this, but I wanted to offer a (hug) and a thank you for sharing.