Sorry for the long delay between posts Friends. Hopefully we are back on track now.
Well, we've closed the books on our first month in business. Jim and I are humbled and grateful beyond words for the generous outpouring of trust and support from the Charleston community. We have served so many wonderful families -- some of whom we will have a continued connection with. It's been a month of growing, learning and finding our own in the funeral business. We're a little different -- and people are starting to catch on. It's exciting to see the path that's being set out for us. I've learned so much - I couldn't begin to share it all. So, I've made a list of the TOP TEN.
10 THINGS I'VE LEARNED ABOUT FUNERAL SERVICE:
10 - We are all flawed, fallen, mortal humans. Death is a part of life. Dealing with loss is a part of living.
9 - Waffle House is just as good after a long night of working, as it is after a long night of playing.
8 - True love is being by the bedside of your spouse of over 50 years as they let go of this life.
7 - Morgue attendants are really nice people, not creepy like on TV.
6 - Working 16 hours a day by your husband's side on YOUR business is more satisfying than working 8 for someone else's.
5 - People are buried in caskets, vampires live in coffins. You want to get under a funeral director's skin?? Ask to see his coffins.
4 - You never know what will connect you to other people - living and passed. I've felt closer to my Dad in the last month than I have my entire 29 years. My husband says he would be proud of me -- and that's something I've waited my whole life to hear...
3 - Nurses are God's angels on earth. They've done it all, seen it all and without a lot of sleep --- and yet, they are always a joy to work with.
2 - You will get looks when driving a hearse.
1 - Life is a gift --- every minute of it. Seeing death on a daily basis helps put insignificant things like bad hair days, bad attitudes and bad traffic into perspective.
Well Friends, I hope you enjoy the rest of your week --- stay tuned for updates!!
MD
No comments:
Post a Comment