If I’m lyin’ I’m dyin’, wait…

Kathryn

Our family has always taken a bit of an odd spin on life. As it turns out death is no different. I realized our perspective may be a bit skewed when I was telling my roommate some of the jokes my mom was making about her likely death. She was flabbergasted and not amused in the same way we are.

Now I sit here on our family vacation listening to my dad reading jokes about death from Pinterest and Mom dying laughing beside me (no pun intended… this time). Meanwhile she is reading about how bodies are ‘mostly’ burned individually in cremation.

Don’t be alarmed! We also take time to discuss the serious bits of this journey… shall we call it a journey? Sure, journey. There have been sobering moments like the 1st time I had to discuss making my mother’s life as comfortable as possible. Boy, that was surreal. Or the time my dad saw Mom dancing around to some of her favorite songs and broke down realizing that after 45 years, one day soon he may not have her singing around the house. Mom has some very distinct desires for the end of her life (and after) and there are other things she doesn’t seem to care about at all. And we tend to find the humor in all of them.

For those of you who don’t know us, we believe firmly in the promise from God in John 5:28. Mom believes so firmly in this resurrection promise that this morning she asked, in all seriousness, for someone to record her memorial talk in some way so she can hear it when she comes back. Now Dad wants to start a series of “you know you believe in the resurrection if…” jokes. Not sure how those will land but we’re open to suggestions.

Come back next time to laugh with us. It won’t kill you, probably.

 

17 thoughts on “If I’m lyin’ I’m dyin’, wait…”

  1. Love all y’all and your humor is kinda catchy, most if the time, limje a virus it sneaks up on the listener. I am looking forward to every installment.

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  3. This is a great to keep something that can be so scary and completely sad a little on a igniter side. I wish I had done something similar with my mom. Sending you my love.

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  4. As I type this I have tears in my eyes thinking that this world might one day be without the “laugh of Luci”. It certainly is one of a kind! I love y’alls take on all this. It’s really inspiring and I hope if I’m ever faced with this in my own family….I’ll remember to laugh.

    Love you guys! Can’t wait to read more!

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  5. I really appreciate y’all looks on things ,wish we would have done this with my Husband Best Friend / Spiritual Brother who died of Brain Cancer a month ago ,but I think reading y’all comments will help us with our grieving process ,Praying for your Mom and y’all entire family (Loretta Canzater)

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  8. It’s been at least 10 years since I heard your laugh, Luci. Remember dinner on the deck at Lake Tahoe? Though it has been so long, I cried, thinking of a world without your laugh. I trust completely that we will see each other again and renew an old friendship, and it will be better than ever. Our love goes out to you and the rest of the family. And, thank you for sharing your circumstances with us. How often do we get to express our love for someone before they enter their rest? (John 11:11 reference bible) Looking forward to many more bowls of Tabouli in the near future..🌹
    Besos y abrazos,
    Gail

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  12. I love and hate this blog. It hits so close to home for me. This is a great idea. I pray for more laughter than tears. Thanks for sharing with us all. Xoxo ps I’m with Lindsay, I want to see Luci dancing and singing.

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    1. I agree. Love and hate it. Hate that there’s the reason for it to exist. Well written, Beth. We love you all ❤️❤️❤️ .

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  13. Y’all handling things in a great way.
    This will help your mom get through these months.
    You all will have plenty of time to cry….
    But laugh laugh laugh together as much as you all can at this time.
    May Jehovah be with her and all of you.
    People will talk no matter what
    Let ’em talk, while y’all just live love and laugh!
    So glad I got to meet her!

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  14. I am quite impressed at the way your family is handling such devastating news even though I firmly believe in the resurrection hope. I grew up with you dad and have loved your mom as long as I’ve known her. Please give them our love and tell them we’re thinking of them!❤️

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