When You're No Longer Here, What Do You Want People to Say About You?

Have You Thought About This?

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For my psychology degree, I had to take a class on death and dying. I thought it was so bizarre to take a class like this; however, the only thing sure in this life is death. In this class, we discussed the process of dying because not everyone dies suddenly. Some people have chronic diseases or health issues that make dying a slow process. We discussed having our estates and documents for when we pass everything is in order on how we want it to go. We also had an assignment where we wrote what we would like our eulogy to say.

Recently, I thought about how I would want people to remember me and what I want them to say. First, I’d like them to remember always seeing Jesus in me or trying my best to be Jesus-like. I’d want them to remember feeling joy around me and being a pleasure to work with. I’d want to be remembered as someone who was easygoing and always willing to help.

I want my family to remember me as a good wife and an excellent mother—someone who always showed her family love. I want my family to say that I always tried to create memories and have experiences with them. That I love dancing and laughing. I want to be remembered as an all-around good person.

I know I’m not perfect and that I have flaws. Sometimes, I yell, curse, and act out of emotions or impulses. However, I don’t try to hurt anyone or do things with mean intentions. I try my best to have a strong relationship with God, so that is what reflects on others, but I’m human, and I’m a work in progress.

I’d like people to say this about me once I’m no longer on Earth. I’d also want people to continue reading my writing, listening to my podcast, and reading my books (yes, books because I will write more).

What would you like for people to say after you’re gone? Write it as a journaling exercise this week, or if you’d like to send it to me, I’d love to read it.

With Love, Heidy

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