Funeral

[Telly]

I don't know if maybe I'm morbid or what. My dad's funeral was on Wednesday.Thursday the whole day I thought about my funeral. Two songs I want played at my funeral are "Rainbow Connection" and "Saying Good-Bye". Another thing I'd like to have at my funeral are my Muppet posers (if I can keep them in good condition). I thought it'd be cool to have them standing at the casket looking down, Fozzie holding his hat.

[D'Snowth]

Lol, first of all, may I say I'm so very sorry about your dad passing away.

But actually, you're not alone, I too have thought about things like that... it's kind of amusing, though, because the only way to make sure your funeral goes as you want it to is to NOT die, lol!

[Telly]

Thank you, D'Snowth. Very true! My dad was "lucky" enough to be able to plan his out though. He picked out the casket and all that. At least everything was what he wanted.

[dwayne1115]

I can so relate to what your going through. My dad passed away in 1995, and up until last week the only tme I had been to his grave was when we buried him.
I wanted to show my wife where it was becuase it is a hard to fined family gravesite. I want to be beside my dad when I die, and if she knows it now then when the time comes she can make that happen. I have also thought about what I want on my tomestone. I want here lies someone who always made me smile.

[Pork]

I think about it sometimes. I'd like the song "All My Tears" played at my funeral, it's so exactly what I think.

I'm sorry about your Dad, i remember when my Grandpa passed away, it was so sad, I miss him so much. He had Muppet wall paper in his libarary!

[Ilikemuppets]

Sorry to hear abut that, Telly!:sympathy:

[Telly]

Thanks for the condolences guys. I'm jealous of your grandpa, Pork! I wish they still made Muppet wallpaper! That's so weird, dwayne1115! My dad's side of the family is buried by his dad in a small town that has a hard-to-find cemetary as well.
I'm just glad my dad doesn't have to suffer anymore. He died from pancreatic cancer. They didn't find it until it had spread to the liver. The doctors gave him two weeks to two months. He missed the two month mark by two days. The family dog passed away two years ago. He had her cremated and kept her on the bottom shelf of the entertainment center along with her dish and brush. I found out he wanted her in the casket with him when he was buried. I guess she was at his feet i the casket, which is suitable since she was ALWAYS by his side. That's my dad!
Another thing I remember was I'd watch reruns of the Muppet Show every Saturday afternoon/evening. You know how Kermit would introduce the next act excitedly and then flail his arms? When I was younger my dad would be like "I'm Kermit the Frog! Yaaaaaaaaaay!" and then wave his arms around. :)

[fuzzygobo]

I'm sorry to hear about your father. I hope he passed peacefully at least.

Last year my grandmother died at age 96, and one of my favorite memories of her, she used to watch Sesame Street with me when I was little. Remember the clip of Ernie telling us how special we are? Run your fingers through your hair, take your fingers and wiggle, and all that? I still remember my grandmother, who was well into her sixties at that point, wiggling her fingers too, and she thought that was so neat. I've seen that clip on YouTube, and it makes me smile knowing we both enjoyed it.

I'm glad you got to share moments like watching the Muppet Show with him too.

[Telly]

Thanks fuzzygobo. That was a heartwarming story about your grandma.
I have friends think that I was into Muppets just because I'm gay. I don't see the connection. I was telling a friend about some of my memories of my dad and how he'd watch Muppet Show or buy me those Smurf glasses from Hardee's. He goes "Oh I didn't realize you were actually into those things. I thought you liked them just because you're gay." :confused: :search:

[Fragglemuppet]

Nope, I don't get it either. What can I say? People are strange.
:concern:

I'm very sorry to hear about your dad.
:sympathy: In honor of both you and FuzzyGobo, I just played the Ernie & Bert Special sketch, and Things That I Remember, which I think I got from you Chris.

I've thought about my own death before, and a little about my own funeral. I wonder if everyone does from time to time?
Most people I know that died did have planned where they want to be buried, and I know my aunt went to the funeral home the week before and made all the arangements for the coffin and everything. A lot of people make those kinds of plans; probably a good idea in most cases.

[Telly]

Thank you Fragglemuppet. I Love LOVE LOVE that song. I'm waiting until I get the pictures from my dad's house to make a slide show set to the song "Saying Good-Bye". I'll post the link as soon as I finish it. My friends have been amazing with support.
One of my friends wrote this for me. His brother comitted suicide back in September.

The doctors said 2 to 2
I couldnt believe what I heard
I had to get through to you,
I haven't slept in a week, not one wink,
You passed in my hands
All I can do is drink, think, and think
I couldve done somethin else
Maybe be a better son, but this guilt don't help.
I know the angels came took you to better place,
A strangehold has come on to my body and face,
Take care Ill see you soon
I know your lookin down on me from heaven I assume.

[Xerus]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, Telly. I pray that he was a believer and I pray that things will start going better for you and your loved ones as well.

AMEN!

[Telly]

Thank you Xerus

[fuzzygobo]

I hope you are finding peace with your Dad's passing. It is never easy when we try to come to grips with our own mortality. I know we will find peace when we die. God calls us back home, to be with Him for eternity. But it still doesn't ease the pain of losing a loved one. I've been to more funerals than I can count, and it never gets any easier, except with time.

Maybe the best lesson we can learn is make each day as positive as we can, help one another, love one another, and live each day like it's your last, because one day it will be.

Jim left an incredible legacy when he died. Not just with what he can do with puppets and all that, but making this world a better place. I hope with my efforts and my attitude to be worthy of his ideals.

Wishing you peace in your heart-
The Fuzzy One

[Telly]

My aunt passed away on Monday morning. She'd been battling cancer for three years and it got pretty bad towards the end. I'm glad I don't have to see her suffer any more. We were pretty close. She was the first person in my family that I came out to. I'm really going to miss her. :sympathy: :cry:

Anyway! I'm making a video montage with the song "Things That I Remember" and "Saying Good-Bye". I was wondering if you guys could help me with some Muppety (Muppets, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, Jim Henson) quotes to put in the montage.

Thanks! :)

[wwfpooh]

I hope you find peace with both your father & your aunt's passing, Telly. Our prayers are with you and your family. Heck, though many of us never knew him personally, Jim Henson--the Muppet creator--meant so much to all of us that I hope in my heart of hearts that I can be as good a person as he was & hope that he's smiling down on all the generations he's inspired. ^_^

Me personally, I never really thought about my funeral, because I understand that death is a part of life (so to speak) and that my surviving family would do their best to make sure I comfortably rest in peace. As for the songs to be played at my funeral, I would want--besides an "Undertaker"-themed version of the funeral dirge (http://undead80.free.fr/Musiques/WWE/Undertaker.mp3)--I would want an instrumental of "When You Wish Upon a Star" (http://www.soundamerica.com/soundamerica/sounds/themes/Television/C-E/disney.wav), "Rainbow Connection" (http://soundamerica.com/soundamerica/sounds/themes/Movie-TV-Radio_Related/rainbowc.wav), & the instrumental theme heard on the final season of The Wonder Years (http://www.soundamerica.com/soundamerica/sounds/themes/Television/T-Z/wondryfn.wav).

[Telly]

I like the "Wonder Years" theme!

[wwfpooh]

I like the "Wonder Years" theme!Me too, because as it points out, we can always use "A Little Help From [Our] Friends" (http://soundamerica.com/soundamerica/sounds/themes/television/T-Z/wondercd.wav) a time or two. ^_^

[heralde]

Well there is that song from Fraggle Rock, "It's just a dream away. You've got to leave to stay. We'll meet again someday, just a dream away."

And my condolences to your family!

[Ilikemuppets]

Sorry to hear that, Telly.

[Telly]

Thank you :)

The prayer service is tonight and the funeral is tomorrow. So after tomorrow everything should be ok.

[wwfpooh]

Thank you :)Our condolences and prayers are with you. ^_^

[Telly]

My two funerals are over. Now I have four weddings in three months. Happier times are ahead! :)

[Ilikemuppets]

Glad to hear that, Telly!:)

[BeakerSqueedom]

I'm so sorry about that, Telly. D:

[Telly]

Honestly, thank you everyone for the condolences. It really means a lot.
Today I had my youngest cousin's graduation. It was sad. The school choir sang "In My Life" by the Beatles. I admit, I got teary-eyed. At the open house, my aunt had put up two pictures of her sister (my aunt that passed away) by the graduation cake. Time heals everything though, right? ;)

[wwfpooh]

Time can heal some wounds, but sometimes, it depends on the will of the person.

[muppet baby]

oh my goodness telly i am so sorry to hear about your aunt and your father . I am so sorry that i did not see all of this sooner .
Time heals all pain, one thing that a friend told me when my granpa passed way seveal years ago, there is no right way to greive and or wrong way eiter if u have a bad day at any time it helped me to just feel it and just even somedays watching a faverite muppet show or any one of my faverite shows or anything that felt good for me to do .


you are in my prayers thank u for being such a inperation and wonderful part of this bourd .

[Telly]

Thanks, Muppet Baby. Eventhough it's been roughly two to three months since everything's happened, I still have a bad day every know and again. That's usually when I pop in a movie or hang out with friends. Friends are the best :)

[muppet baby]

Thanks, Muppet Baby. Eventhough it's been roughly two to three months since everything's happened, I still have a bad day every know and again. That's usually when I pop in a movie or hang out with friends. Friends are the best :)

oh yes very true the coming days after my grandfather died two years ago , One of my best friends called me 2 times a day to talk to me, that was so wonderful we did that because he worked 9 to 5 at the time .

Friends are the best thank God for them .

I wish u all the best telly , you are a wonderful person and a wonderful part of the forum :)

[Telly]

Haha Thanks Muppet Baby :P Forums are fun cuz you get to talk to different kinds of people from all over!

[Hope Mills]

Hello, Telly!

Just as muppet baby has expressed, I am a few weeks short of offering my condolences, but you have them.

There is not a sign on any of these replys that tells me that you are not respected and loved; and love is one of the greatest gifts of emotion that anyone can obtain.

Best regard to you and your friends,

Hope