On the eve of 2007, this is a time to reflect on the past year, contemplate the next year, and remember old friends and family members. In my work, I have had one heck of a busy year and many goals and aspirations were not realized so they are put on my "To Do List" for 2007.
I have met some awesome folks who became my clients and have passed away this last year due to poor health and/or old age. Well, I guess . . both. One such client just died on Christmas Day, and her name is Mary C. She was a very distinguished elderly female who oozed with class, and I tried very hard to help her get out of the hospital and get back home to her precious Siamese cats. Unfortunately, diabetes and the complications thereof made that work impossible. I found wonderful new homes for her Charley and Petunia, and Goldie, her goldfish that lived in the patio pond. Sadly, she had no children, no husband, no siblings, and oddly enough, no friends to help her or sit by her bedside during her last hours. Nobody but me to mourn her passing. I took care of her final remains as she requested and arranged to have her placed with her dearly departed husband. All of her worldly belongings fill a single cardboard box. She leaves pictures, a rosary, letters from her mom, and little treasured items of no monetary value, just sentimental value to her. Isn't that sad? Nothing more moving that to see the end of a life that was once busy, happy and full of family and friends and then, for whatever reasons, it comes to a lonely end without anyone who cares except for one stranger.
Well, that is depressing enough, isn't it!
Well, as I face the next year and I have my list of objectives to consider, I will hope that I can learn from the past, learn from the mistakes of others, and try to maintain a positive attitude about life and what is most important in life. If all I ever own when I die will fill a cardboard box, I hope I can fill it with very controversial items that make people laugh or smile. . .maybe a huge . . oh, I better not say it. . . just leave it to your imagination, but something totally outrageous & not me at all. Nothing funnier than to overhear a comment like, "Ohmagawd"
I have met some awesome folks who became my clients and have passed away this last year due to poor health and/or old age. Well, I guess . . both. One such client just died on Christmas Day, and her name is Mary C. She was a very distinguished elderly female who oozed with class, and I tried very hard to help her get out of the hospital and get back home to her precious Siamese cats. Unfortunately, diabetes and the complications thereof made that work impossible. I found wonderful new homes for her Charley and Petunia, and Goldie, her goldfish that lived in the patio pond. Sadly, she had no children, no husband, no siblings, and oddly enough, no friends to help her or sit by her bedside during her last hours. Nobody but me to mourn her passing. I took care of her final remains as she requested and arranged to have her placed with her dearly departed husband. All of her worldly belongings fill a single cardboard box. She leaves pictures, a rosary, letters from her mom, and little treasured items of no monetary value, just sentimental value to her. Isn't that sad? Nothing more moving that to see the end of a life that was once busy, happy and full of family and friends and then, for whatever reasons, it comes to a lonely end without anyone who cares except for one stranger.
Well, that is depressing enough, isn't it!
Well, as I face the next year and I have my list of objectives to consider, I will hope that I can learn from the past, learn from the mistakes of others, and try to maintain a positive attitude about life and what is most important in life. If all I ever own when I die will fill a cardboard box, I hope I can fill it with very controversial items that make people laugh or smile. . .maybe a huge . . oh, I better not say it. . . just leave it to your imagination, but something totally outrageous & not me at all. Nothing funnier than to overhear a comment like, "Ohmagawd"
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