Did you see the news that an 81 year old man from Chile shocked his friends and family by waking up in his coffin at his own wake?
When Feliberto Carrasco’s family found his body limp and cold, they were convinced his time was up. Instead of calling a doctor to confirm their suspicions, they immediately called a funeral home. They had the funeral home dress him in his finest suit for the wake and his relatives gathered to bid him a final farewell in the small Chilean village of Angol.
Feliberto’s nephew Pedro told the Ultimas Noticias newspaper, “I couldn’t believe it. I thought I must be mistaken and I shut my eyes. When I opened them again, my uncle was looking at me. I started to cry and ran to get something to open up the coffin to get him out.”
Feliberto said he was not in any pain and only asked for a glass of water.
I suppose when he finally does die they’ll just tell him to stop kidding around. At least they’ll get a doctor in next time.
Mind you, I think he’s had a privilege that not many of us get. He’s been able to see just who would turn up at his funeral. I’ve sometimes wondered who would turn up to see me off when my time comes. Looks like he got that opportunity.
Have you ever wondered who would shed a tear at your passing?
I only hope that the surprise of seeing Feliberto alive wasn’t too much for his friends and relatives. The last thing you’d need is for the shock to cause another funeral.
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