Those that don't know

Today I got a phone call and the person asked for my husband by name. I immediately said "who's calling" and they said something to do with voter registration. I quickly interrupted her and said "he's deceased". She apologized and said she will upate her records. I hung up the phone and burst into tears. I think that is the first time I have said that out loud. I've done paperwork with the word "deceased" on it but never had to say it. Just one of those emotion triggers I guess. It's always hard knowing when is the appropriate time to tell someone that has no clue. It catches them off guard and they feel awful.