So, I have been pondering death lately, and have wondered what my funeral would be like (yes, I understand this is bizarre, but just hang in there). I wonder what people would say about me- She was a great Mom, sister, friend.... But really......... Who really knows who I am besides me?
I ponder this because recently I attended a funeral of a young man. His life cut short. People talked as if they were his best friend, but were they really?
So, to all my friend/family.... Here is what I would want you to say at my funeral...
Holly was a FANTASTIC mother, her kids were her life... THE END!!!!
After the family prayer, when they close the coffin... I want "I live Survive" to start playing (yes, because I am just that weird). This will make everyone smile I am sure. They will think.... Oh My Heck!!!! She was so funny :) They will remember all the times that I made them laugh, cry, and hopefully they will think I was a GREAT person and when they hear this particular song, they will remember me!
I want "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" to play.. It is my all time favorite song! Mr. Ottis Redding was a genius! He just spoke to me with this song! So... Enough about my funeral, but just read the lyrics... I hope they bring you as much joy as it has brought me...
(SITTIN' ON) THE DOCK OF THE BAY
- written by Otis Redding and Steve Cropper
Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' come
Watching the ships roll in
And then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah
I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Ooo, I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time
I left my home in Georgia
Headed for the 'Frisco bay
'Cause I've had nothing to live for
And look like nothin's gonna come my way
So I'm just gonna sit on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Ooo, I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time
Look like nothing's gonna change
Everything still remains the same
I can't do what ten people tell me to do
So I guess I'll remain the same, yes
Sittin' here resting my bones
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's two thousand miles I roamed
Just to make this dock my home
Now, I'm just gonna sit at the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Oooo-wee, sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time
Remember, you can't always please everyone! You just have to be yourself and know that you are good enough! You are just sitting by the dock of the bay.... Livin your life :)
(No I am not planning on dying anytime soon, but you never know what is around the corner!)
