Sunday wasn’t a fun day
By Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (49385)
Staten Island, New York
January 11, 2026 9:27pm CST
When Friday came around, I started thinking about what to do Sunday. I wanted to go somewhere and do something fun to cheer myself up.
Then I found out from my mom that Sunday would not be a fun day for me. Instead of having fun, I’d be attending a funeral.
My cousin’s dad passed away, which I found shocking. He was 80 years old.
Everything was happening today. The funeral home, the cemetery and the restaurant. While at the event I started to miss my dad who is no longer here. And I started to miss my husband as well. Currently, he’s that only on paper. 
It was definitely a sad day, but on the bright side, I got to see my relatives that I haven’t seen in a while. I wonder, why does it take the passing of someone to get everyone together under one roof?
It was definitely a sad day, but on the bright side, I got to see my relatives that I haven’t seen in a while. I wonder, why does it take the passing of someone to get everyone together under one roof?12 people like this
7 responses
@lovebuglena (49385)
• Staten Island, New York
12 Jan
He doesn’t keep in touch with me. 
Only if there’s a need. He did wish me a happy birthday, thankfully. I wasn’t even sure he would do that.
Only if there’s a need. He did wish me a happy birthday, thankfully. I wasn’t even sure he would do that.1 person likes this
@AmbiePam (113556)
• United States
12 Jan
@lovebuglena So there’s not really talk of marriage counseling that might reunite you two?
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@lovebuglena (49385)
• Staten Island, New York
12 Jan
@AmbiePam Before he actually moved out I told him I wanted to speak to someone the two of us, but he never said anything.
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@Nakitakona (59942)
• Philippines
12 Jan
Sorry for your loss. This Sunday too my wife paid a visit to the wake of her youngest sister in the afternoon and I accompanied her.
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@lovebuglena (49385)
• Staten Island, New York
12 Jan
Thank you. Same to you. Crazy how people go unexpectedly.
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@Nakitakona (59942)
• Philippines
13 Jan
@lovebuglena That's life anyway. That's reality.
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@lovebuglena (49385)
• Staten Island, New York
13 Jan
@Nakitakona Doesn’t make it easier though when our loved ones pass. My dad passed away in 2022. He didn’t make it to his 71st birthday.
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@GardenGerty (167864)
• United States
13 Jan
It is a lesson we get on repeat. We wait until it is too late and do not appreciate people while they are here.
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@lovebuglena (49385)
• Staten Island, New York
13 Jan
People seem to be too busy for others sometimes.
@luisadannointed (10126)
• Philippines
12 Jan
That is true in every country, I guess, that once someone passes away, the whole family gets together, but I think that is also a blessing that everyone is giving their support and comfort.
Sorry about your loss. I know there are no right words for this.
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@lovebuglena (49385)
• Staten Island, New York
12 Jan
People should make an effort to get together on normal days. It’s important. Especially since no one knows how long they have left on this planet.
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@lovebuglena (49385)
• Staten Island, New York
13 Jan
Thank you. Never know when the time will come.
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@valherma00 (1357)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
16 Jan
@lovebuglena you are right aobut that.
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