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Re: elysianfields, thank you
Thank you for clarifying Greenfields ~ but yes, I would like this type of ceremony ~ You are so thoughtful and I appreciate that so much in you ~
Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on June 18, 2008 at 6:33 PM
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vogue
yes, I saw the picture and read he was from Goa - alovely part of India which was colonised first by the Dutch then the Portugese. It reverted back to India only in the early 1960s. Next trrip this way?
posted by
Greenfields
on June 18, 2008 at 1:49 AM
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Yes, that is what I would like my funeral to be too. And definitely I want my ashes thrown in the ocean and people swimming around ıt...Thanks so much for your comments. I am glad you enjoy my reports as I do yours. I told my friend Derek who was born in Goa about you. I posted a pıcture of hım and hıs fıancee Maureen. Keep them comıng dear!!
posted by
vogue
on June 17, 2008 at 11:27 PM
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elysianfields, thank you
jusrt to clarify, its my friends (not the people with the death in the family) who whipped up this dinner. Ragini and I and stopped at the place called Green Chik and got marinated chicken kebabs and popped them in the microwave. But, I would like to have this spread provided when I have my ceremony, yes?
posted by
Greenfields
on June 17, 2008 at 9:02 PM
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Justi, thanks
i think its time to be pro-active (as I just wrote in reply to ZenMom's comment) and leave a note which says, 'when I die'.
posted by
Greenfields
on June 17, 2008 at 8:58 PM
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ZenMom
Oh, you must wait till at least 72 hours, as the spirit has to go into the spirit world. No hurry, here, or the spirit will be still earth bound and that could lead to it becoming a ghost. But, besides all this, I thnk a celebration would be good. I think its time to write all this down and put in an enevelope which says 'when I die'. Yes?
posted by
Greenfields
on June 17, 2008 at 8:57 PM
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Greenfields ~ this touched me...such a beautiful, yes, celebratory ritual and very 'gifting' of the family to have these wonderful foods presented. This touched my heart.
Yes, I agree with you ~ this is how I would like to be remembered.
Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on June 17, 2008 at 5:18 PM
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Greenfields
This was such a charming tradition to share with us. I think of that often, I have not made those arrangements yet. I want to do that so my daughter does not have to make the arrangements or my husband. I want a celebration as well. The menu from your friends house sounded great. I think I could easily take a week vacation just following your to wonderful dinning places. The food sounds wonderful. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on June 17, 2008 at 3:47 PM
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I haven't been around much.........and, I have missed the eloquence of your posts. Fourth Day ceremony........sounds lovely but sad, of course. How could it not be? I would like to adopt something like this for my own funeral......but, maybe a 2nd Day Ceremony (you know Americans.....ALWAYS in a hurry). Yes, it should be a celebration; I will not consider anything else. Wonderful post.......all good information about a culture of which I know so little. Namaste
posted by
ZenMom
on June 17, 2008 at 12:37 PM
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