Reflections from the Eulogies

I got time off this morning to attend the funeral of a friend's father. His passing, on Mother's Day, was sudden, and left the grieving family in a state of shock. My condolences to the family for your loss.

3 eulogies were read, and it set me thinking about a few things.
Firstly, this man was once a teacher. The person who paid a final tribute said something like this, "He was a man of wisdom and great faith. The values he taught his students were constantly reflected in the way he conducted himself daily, for he lived up to his principles. He was truly a role model and an inspiration...."

My friend paid a simple yet moving tribute to her Daddy.
"He was the best father in the whole world. He was a loyal husband, a great father, and a doting grandfather...and I wish...that I had taken the trouble to tell him every single day about that."

The final one was even more thought-provoking:
"How have you lived your life? Did we live an enriched and meaningful life?"


I do not think there is any need for me to embark on a quest for the absolute truths.
All I need to take stock of my life as it is right now, and think about some of the things that have been said.

I know, for one, that should my time be up, I wish and hope that people will remember with such love and respect...and that I had left lasting impressions, not only on my family, but the people I have interacted with throughout my life.

I will try not to get high-stung and worry unnecessarily(I will try).
I will try to make each day a life lived fruitfully.
I will go home, and tell my loved ones how much I appreciate and love them.
I will be mindful to be thankful of all the blessings I have in life.

I will start here...
Thank you, to those who read my blog, for taking the time to read. Thank you for being part of my life, and making my experience in the here and now, interesting.

And should I have offended you in any way, I am sorry.