my last assignment in my lifespan development class was to write our own obituary. i'm not sure if this assignment pertained to nursing but it had to be done nonetheless.
some of us had trouble with this assignment but death is going to be a large part of my job and personally i have never had trouble talking about it. i wrote about what i had accomplished in my life: traveling adventures, work opportunities, a future family, a loving and lasting marriage, friends and family with whom i would spend my time with and lastly, the effect i left on people.
since i've written my obituary i have been thinking about it ever since.
what affected me the most is a fear of being forgotten. im not the kind of person who wants to leave a legacy behind. i don't need to make a name for myself or be known throughout the world etc. i think about it on a more personal level. i wonder about the people i am around daily, i think about who i am affecting now. i like to think in little ways i influence people. i think about how i can portray goodness and joy and naturally, without words, show all i believe in. it's not about being forgotten, it's about being memorable.
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Oh Andrea... YOU ARE!!! I hate thinking about death so I am not going to write anything else but... You shouldn't worry. Noone who had a chance to meet you will ever forget you!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, you influence everyone who simply sees your smile.
ReplyDeleteWell I just watched your 'stretching' and 'gaper day' videos on facebook and with a skiing style like that you will not soon been forgotten. I was laughing so hard i couldn't breath.
ReplyDeleteAndrea, anyone who meets you and speaks with you would instantly know that you are a kind-sprit. Your open mind and sweet nature effects anyone you would come in contact with. Those attributes are not soon forgotten whether or not you are around. The kindness and love you give to those around you may seem small and insignificant but that's because it's in your nature, it's just the way you are. And it's the most significant to those us of lucky to be on the receiving end. And that my dear is truly unforgettable.
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