Your life
Erin,
Morbid, absolutley morbid…but I support that. Please know that I will make sure that your wishes are adhered to and I will speak brilliantly about you at your funeral. I will not light your cigarette, especially if it contributed to your demise. Also, please note that I will name only my onery children after you. And then I will carry their belongings in a retired Vera Bradley bag.
Now that we have a clear understanding of what to do with you upon your departure from this earth, I have to pose a different question to you. What should we do with you while you are here? Should we still prop you up in the corner with a wine and a cigarette? Take you shopping for age-appropriate clothes? Or should we push you to go new places and try new things? I’d love to be a part of that process and make your time here as exciting as possible!
My feeling is that we should celebrate you en masse while you are still here! You are a wonderful part of all of our lives! Despite the surly demeanor and biting sarcasm, we love what you add to this world. In fact, I will declare today, January 13th (oddly Friday the 13th this year) National Erin Appreciation Day. Someone call Hallmark…they need to write some new cards.
Much love from your significantly more optimistic friend,
Marti
