“We all go through difficult times in our lives. If you could do something to help make one of the most difficult times a little easier for your loved ones, wouldn’t you do it?”
-Kim Sosa
At the amazing event we participated in at
FiftyForward recently,
Kim Sosa shared the story of her mother's service a couple of years ago. Kim had helped in her mom's final years, but after the service, Kim realized that a song her mom loved was left out of the service. She still feels bad about forgetting that one song!
Now, we don't blame Kim at all- and I doubt her mom would either- but situations like Kim's can be easily avoided by having your wishes in writing where your family can find them. Even better if you have them on file with a faith leader or funeral home who will be helping with your service so they can guide your family in a time when they have a lot of thoughts, feelings, and people competing for attention.
This may seem like a dreary task, but it doesn't have to be. Did you see our “Death Planning Bingo” a few months back? It's fun going back and remembering things, choosing your favorite pictures, flowers, poems, etc. This time you're just doing it for someone else! Check out our Helpful Resources section for some ideas to get you started!
