I'm so glad you're listening today. You get to hear about the mistake that started me on this path of discussing dying and death. I'd like to say I learned the lesson right away but that was not the case.
Today's message inspired me to coin the phrase "whimsy and tears". It sums up how I see the death conversation. Both elements of the phrase, whimsy and tears, have brought me through some tough, tough conversations, periods of grief and sadness, and have elevated my joy. 
I hope you see what I mean as you listen.