The Front Porch Swing

[Beekissed]

Ok folks, while we're planning funerals, I gotta share my plans... If I should die before my Lord comes again. I plan to go out with a big bang... want a huge party... without expense. No embalming, perhaps cremation after those parts that can be of use to others are harvested. But a big old party with a big old pot luck, invite every one who ever knew me, and hopefully those who know some one who knew me. It'll be my last chance to tell folks of the reason for my hope in Christ. All my favorite Christian music, and a plain as the nose on my face explanation of the way to be 100% sure where you'll spend eternity. Because, folks, the soul is forever. You get to decide what path your soul will follow. Back to the party: No flowers, except for those that can be taken home and planted, in hopes that every time they bloom, it will be a rememberance of my desire to share Christ. I have some beautiful yellow daffodils now growing and spreading in my flower beds. Every time I see one of those yellow blooms, I am reminded of a dear lady who is one of the lucky survivors of Acute Monocytic Leukemia. I hosted a blood drive for her, and passed out yellow daffodil bulbs to every one who came to donate. Every time I see a yellow daffodil in my yard, I'm reminded of my friend Robin, and prompted to pray for her.

Now THAT'S a wonderful send off!! What a wonderful plan and an important message.

I'd go to a party like that and rejoice all the while....

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Psalms 116:15

 

[enola]

Ok I take back the bonkers title.        As long as your family is alright with it.   I also have bad vibes about going in the ground.  I'm thinking like Bee. Cremate me.

Lots of people think I am bonkers for lots of different reasons. It's all good, takes waaaaaaay more than that to hurt these feelings!

 

[OHhappychicks]

Ok folks, while we're planning funerals, I gotta share my plans... If I should die before my Lord comes again. I plan to go out with a big bang... want a huge party... without expense. No embalming, perhaps cremation after those parts that can be of use to others are harvested. But a big old party with a big old pot luck, invite every one who ever knew me, and hopefully those who know some one who knew me. It'll be my last chance to tell folks of the reason for my hope in Christ. All my favorite Christian music, and a plain as the nose on my face explanation of the way to be 100% sure where you'll spend eternity. Because, folks, the soul is forever. You get to decide what path your soul will follow. Back to the party: No flowers, except for those that can be taken home and planted, in hopes that every time they bloom, it will be a rememberance of my desire to share Christ. I have some beautiful yellow daffodils now growing and spreading in my flower beds. Every time I see one of those yellow blooms, I am reminded of a dear lady who is one of the lucky survivors of Acute Monocytic Leukemia. I hosted a blood drive for her, and passed out yellow daffodil bulbs to every one who came to donate. Every time I see a yellow daffodil in my yard, I'm reminded of my friend Robin, and prompted to pray for her.

Well, since we are talking home going, I agree with you! I keep telling my family I want a big party! Balloons, some flowers, (I really like the idea of ones to plant as a reminder) glorifying the Lord, Our church choir singing praises to Him! I want my unsaved loved ones and friends, and those who are far from Him, to see and hear what it is all about. We had a sweet old lady in our church that got saved late in life. I'm in the choir, so I could see her. She would sing with abandon and when we would sing "I'll Fly Away" she would "flap her arms, smile and sing with such joy! When she passed last year, we all sang that song, everyone waved their arms, It was such a joyful funeral! We still wave our arms in honor of Lucy when we sing I'll fly Away. That is when I decided, I want that kind of funeral. Only with the Lord in your heart and life, can you have joy in the home going of a loved one. Oh yes, we cry. But mostly we cry for ourselves because we miss them so. But the hope and peace you have knowing we will see one another again, is beyond description!

 

[Beekissed]

Well, since we are talking home going, I agree with you! I keep telling my family I want a big party! Balloons, some flowers, (I really like the idea of ones to plant as a reminder) glorifying the Lord, Our church choir singing praises to Him! I want my unsaved loved ones and friends, and those who are far from Him, to see and hear what it is all about. We had a sweet old lady in our church that got saved late in life. I'm in the choir, so I could see her. She would sing with abandon and when we would sing "I'll Fly Away" she would "flap her arms, smile and sing with such joy! When she passed last year, we all sang that song, everyone waved their arms, It was such a joyful funeral! We still wave our arms in honor of Lucy when we sing I'll fly Away. That is when I decided, I want that kind of funeral. Only with the Lord in your heart and life, can you have joy in the home going of a loved one. Oh yes, we cry. But mostly we cry for ourselves because we miss them so. But the hope and peace you have knowing we will see one another again, is beyond description!

Amen! I think many folks fear death and even those who are believers, but I find that strange...I'm going HOME. What's to fear about going home? I'm so lonely and homesick for it.

If I had lots of friend and a family that would come to my funeral~I don't~I'd do that very thing! As it is, my kids will rejoice in the way we've always done...just us few, lots of laughing, good food and joy by the bushel.

 

[OHhappychicks]

Amen! I think many folks fear death and even those who are believers, but I find that strange...I'm going HOME. What's to fear about going home? I'm so lonely and homesick for it.

If I had lots of friend and a family that would come to my funeral~I don't~I'd do that very thing! As it is, my kids will rejoice in the way we've always done...just us few, lots of laughing, good food and joy by the bushel.

 

[Beekissed]

That's one of my favorite hymns, BTW....I'll Fly Away! I've loved it since I was a kid.

Well...I think my broody may just stick the nest...but she ain't happy about it....

The other two are in a broody busting pen(no nest boxes, very little litter on the floor) and will soon have the company of a randy, young, vigorous cockerel.... with a captive audience. I'm thinking all thoughts of broodiness will be gone in a couple of days.

 

[Loc20chick]

Enola, my dear, I respect you so much but on this I think you're nuts. Bonkers. Don't do that to your kids and family. Leave them with some kind of good memories.

This is why I love this Porch (Mafia) LOL. It makes me laugh all by myself, till DH has to sneak and see what I'm doing on the computer that is making me laugh out loud.

 

[lazy gardener]

"I'll fly away" One of my favorites. A song for rejoicing, for sure.

 

[Loc20chick]

Now that I'm done catching up with funeral stuff, I have a question about roosters, someone is offering me a free rooster to choose from Olive eager, creole buff or something like that, and another white type, I'm new in this neighborhood 4 months now, only have 1 close neighbor should I first talk to them before getting it incase it becomes a nuisance? Not sure if I'll get it. I do eventually want a rooster since I'd like fertile eggs to hatch.

 

[perchie.girl]

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You see part of it has to do with closure with the family. I personally dont care.... This shell just needs decent "disposal" The family needs ritual to grieve to say good by.... Not all families...

for instance When my dad passed..... I was ticked off with him for going soo soon. he was 69 died in his recliner before the start of the day.... I loved him immmensely he was my mentor my idol my go to for questions. He had a hUGE following of friends and admireers here in town. We had a Viewing and service for them. At the Funeral Parlor. I would only go in as far as the lobby. Dads side of the family consisted of Two people they came to that one.

Then we had a Viewing and service for Family in Colton.... All grandmas and moms family.... There is where we had the Family reunion potluck.... I still havent been to his grave......Though I do love sitting in the cemetary waiting for mom to come back. The Trees are OOOLLLLd in Hermosa.... And the Ravens are always calling and cavorting in the trees.... Dad loved flying planes and flight in general So I think the place is appropriate for him. Or makes me think of him....

We are not a religious family from Grandma on down through my son. Of all of us I may be the most spiritual.... and open minded. Grandma came from a big family of church goers.... Grandma could care less.

Everyone will be gone when its time for me.... Dean knows my wishes.... But I want to be rembembered alive not dead and grey in a box....

deb