March 01, 2005
What Happens When We Die
This is Maddie's puppy. His name is Worry.
Worry had an unfortunate accident with his leash.
When Worry was dying, his voice got real low and quiet, because "I'm siiiiiiick. I'm dyyyyyying. That's why my voooooice sounds like thiiiiis. Oooooooh."
Then Worry hung himself with his leash.
Worry is now dead. Maddie is going to have a funeral for Worry, where she plans to say nice things about her puppy. Things like, "Worry was a nice puppy, even though he don't - didn't - act berry nice to Vi-o-let, 'cause Vi-o-let's a kitty and puppies don't like kitties." At the appropriate moment after her speech, she will perform acts of such kindness and love that Worry will be magically brought back to life.
"When people are sick and when they're dyyyyying, you have to take care of them."
(hug)
(kiss)
(pause)
(sharp inhalation) "Worry! You're a-LIVE!"
The same ritual of resurrection was performed this afternoon on Lila, Polly Pocket's best friend. Lila drowned in the bathtub after getting stuck in the drain, poor girl. She had so much life ahead of her. It's a shame.
If the next stuffed animal's name is "Lazarus," I may seek professional help.