Saturday, October 15, 2011

How do you want to be remembered?

I hadn't thought of this until recently when I lost a friend to cancer.  Mulu was from Ethiopia and started battling cancer approximately 6 months ago.  She lost her battle on October 9th in her home country.  She left behind 3 small children.  Her family and friends where devastated with the quick defeat the cancer made.  Mulu was strong in her faith.  Once family and friends gathered I heard several statements from different people that where the same. 
 1. Mulu is the kindest person I know.
 2. She is strong in her faith.
 3. Mulu will help anyone in need.
 4. Mulu is a strong, independent women.
 5. She is a great nurse.
 6. A wonderful mother and wife.
 7. Mulu is a role model to friends, family and strangers.
 8. She is a wonderful, giving friend.
I could continue this list forever.  This quickly made me realize I want people to remember me for much of the same qualities as Mulu.  The way you want to be remembered affects your life daily, a person must make decisions daily that effect the way you are remembered.  How do you want to be remembered?

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