Have you ever wondered who would come to your funeral?

I know that’s a little morbid, and I promise you I am OK. Hang with me for a second…

Last weekend, I went to a funeral for a well-known and loved man. He was a husband, a dad, a grandpa, and a friend to many. I bet there were hundreds of people who came to his visitation and funeral. While I didn’t personally know this man, I know his daughter and granddaughter. I am an empathy crier, and surprisingly was doing just fine…until the LAST person in the visitation line got to the widow.

“Oh my goodness, I can’t believe you’re here!” his wife said. She started to tear up, shake her head in disbelief and extend her arms out to her.

In that moment, it was clear to me this woman and her husband drove quite a ways to be at the funeral and be there for her friend. You could tell the widow had not seen these people in a long time. How wonderful that they made the trip just to pay their respects.

Now let’s switch gears for a sec.

“Just so you know, you and my mom are the only two people who thought to give me a gift. I really appreciate you thinking of me.”

This was a text I received from a friend of mine after I dropped off a little something for her birthday last week. To me, it wasn’t anything major, but I knew she would like it and use it.

While giving and getting gifts isn’t that big of a deal to some people, it meant a lot to my friend.

This is what got me thinking about the funeral question. People drive a long way to attend a funeral but can’t make time right now to celebrate someone who is still living?

You don’t always have to give a gift, but I think it’s important to celebrate a life today instead of waiting until it’s too late.

Welcome to “TODAY’S THOUGHT,” little nuggets of inspiration for you (and me), that includes some pearls of wisdom inspired by me and others.

I know it’s hard to get everyone together, especially nowadays.

Everyone is busy.

Everyone has kid activities to go to.

Everyone is worried about COVID.

Everyone is broke.

That’s all OK!

Do your best to celebrate those in your life. You don’t have to get them a gift, but be more intentional about making time for your friends and family.

How are you going to celebrate life today?

Aunt Bubba

(Featured photo by panyawat auitpol on Unsplash)