Reflections on writing my obituary:

1) I found it strange and considered I might possibly have some superstitious tendencies that I wasn’t aware of. LOL!

2) I have a pre-paid plan for my funeral. However, I had not really considered what people might have to say about me, or what my kids might have to put in the paper. I just last year during my spring semester had to write my mothers obituary, so writing mine was not as difficult, it just brought back memories. I view death differently, as a new beginning rather than an ending. I have already instructed my kids to go on with their life and not place to much emphasis on my death, just to remember the way that I was and the importance of living life to its fullness. Love hard and play hard! I also told them to just tell those in attendance that I loved them, God and did all that I could to make a difference within my immediate community. Too often we want to reach across the ocean to try and change things but don’t have the resources. I have found out that if you really want to make a difference then do so to those within your reach, and perhaps God will enable those you help to reach others you cannot.

Overall, it was a good experience to write my obituary. I kept a copy in my file folder at home with my insurance policy and pre-plan with a note that I had written this sample of my obituary for class. I’m sure when it is time for my kids to open it they will get a big kick out of it… I left a smiley face.

Peace, V