Goomba38 wrote:

> You might be surprised and receive some
> comfort from their presence, their stories and memories of your parents
> as well as getting to know people better that your parents enjoyed.
> Sadly we sometimes hear the best stories only after their gone. Don't
> miss your chance.

My friend's son appreciated a story I told him about his grandfather after the
funeral. It was about running into "Al" about a year before he died. I asked
him how he was doing. Al's answer :

Well, I am doing pretty good for an old guy. I was just in to see my doctor
the other day and it went pretty well. You know, when men get old they have to
get their prostate checked. The doctor has to stick his finger up your ass,
and it's pretty uncomfortable. I was a little worried about, especially since
this new doctor is just a young guy and I have never been to him before. But I
have to tell you, this guy was pretty good. It didn't hurt a bit. I am trying
to figure out what he did differently. The old guy used to have be bend over
and then he'd put his left hand on my left shoulder and then use a finger on
his right hand. This guy must have been left handed because he had his right
hand on my shoulder. No, hold it. He had his left hand on my shoulder....
Come to think of it, that son of a bitch had both his hands on my shoulders.