When your last day comes to pass, and you cross to the other side ...?

Question

How do you want to be remembered?

Personally, I'd rather there be no monument of me and people ask, "Why not?" than there be a monument of me and people ask, "Why?"

Answer 1

"She really loved God...she showed it by how she treated people"

Answer 2

My grown children love to rimanise at family meals & get togethers.

I hope that will continue as if I where there. I loved doing that too.

In fact my Mother has been gone now for 23 yrs. & I have her picture out & I imagine her laughing with me at the things we shared that where funny, & crying with her, when I was the one to deliver her some bad news.

My children, especially the boys, never forget at the end of a conversation on phone or in person to tell their Dad & I that they love us & we do likewise. Always have & hug & kiss me.

I know I'll be remembered as long as they are living & remembered well.  

Answer 3

As the best friend and lover to my husband. A caring and nurturing mother to my children and their children as well. That I honored God and instilled good values in the children based on those teachings. That i was a neighbor with compassion for those less fortunate or in need and that I didn't look the other way. These are a few of the things I would hope to be remembered for.

Answer 4

This is something I have been thinking about lately.  I just hope that the people whose lives I have touched will remember and smile.  They do not have to think anything special, I just hope I brought a few smiles, some laughter and maybe fond memories.

Flag ~ Faith ~ Family

Answer 5

I'd like to be remembered for being the rebel that I was and that I brought joy to people's lives. I love to have fun and usually see the good in most things and people.

Answer 6

I don't have a need in a remembrance...but my need is for my loved ones to not ever doubt my endless love for them, and all in who's lives I was involved for if I was you were dear to me....

Answer 7

I want to be remembered by how I lived and how I loved. . .how I tried to understand how other people feel . . . how I tried to slow down to see what was real and true . . . how I treated others with respect and appreciation . . .and how I always wore a smile ! !  = )  But I hope this is not for a long time yet ! ! !  = )

Answer 8

As a good mother, period.

Answer 9

I don't want a monument but I do want to leave an example for my posterity to live by and I want to know that I made a difference in their lives.

I do want my posterity to be aware of their ancestors who came before them and to know of the struggles and sacrifices they made to pave the way for a better place for us.

I Have written my own history and the history of my ancestors. I want to leave a legacy for my posterity.

My granddaughter wrote a page that she wanted me to add in my personal history and I would like to share with you. It is her perception of me, her Nana.

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My hero is my grandma. I call her Nana.  Nana is my hero because she has gone through a lot in her life.  She has a good sense of humor.  She is fun to be around.  She takes care of everyone.  She always worries about me.  She gives me good advice and helps me through everything.  She teaches me about my heritage and makes me feel important.

Nana has diabetes and other health problems.  She is a brave person.  She is very calm about her difficulties and does not let them show.  Nana is diligent about everything she does.

Nana works on genealogy and has written many stories.  She writes about her life and about her family.  She has written books about her family and herself.  I like to hear her stories.

Nana decorates her house pretty and I feel good when I am there.  She has a wall full of pictures of my ancestors in her home.  Nana and Papa have taught me a lot about the pictures.

Nana always has good food to eat.  My favorite is M&M’s on the table and there is always pop in the fridge.

My Nana is my hero because of the many things she does.  She is my example.  I know she loves me and cares about me.  It makes me happy to see her.  I know she is always there for me.  My Nana has a good heart.  I hope I grow up to be like her.

This to me is one of the precious possesions I own and I am gratefull for these words by my grandaughter.

Thanks Blu for the opportunity to share this part of my life.

DeeJay.

Answer 10

I write short stories. I hope to be remembered for them. Also, my 35 years of work in my field of expertise and my two wonderful, beautiful children of whom I am so very proud.

Answer 11

I want to be remembered as a haunting personality.

Answer 12

That I loved my family with all of my heart.  That I was honest, that I trusted my husband and my Lord.  That I could laugh when times were the hardest.

Answer 13

I think we have no choice in the matter. When we leave this place and go to whatever lies in the great beyond I think that those we loved the most and loved us the most will regard us according to the good we did while here. The merciful will overlook the things we have done wrong. The just and kind will immortalize us if we are so deserving. On the other hand, if we have been cruel and hateful there are those who will spit on our graves. Deservedly so, I might add.

I think if you have a discussion with those who are closest to you, you may find that there are some warm memories you can cling to.

John Wayne used to preach the following: Never apologize, it's a sign of weakness. I liked John Wayne, but that remark of his is pure BS.

My motto: To never apologize is to pretend you're perfect, and pretending you're perfect is a sign of weakness. Take that to the bank.

If there is any unfinished business in your life, take care of it now while you still can.

And hug and hug and hug.

Answer 14

I hope to be remembered as a loving person that tried very hard to make a difference in peoples lives.A person that didn't do anyone wrong  ( after becoming a Christian )And would give rather than taking.

Answer 15

I hope my Grandkids remember that we laughed.

Answer 16

Hello, To my friends a friend, To people that thought i was beneath them ! its my turn to look down upon them from above.?  

Answer 17

exactly as i know i'll be remembered, in a very loving way by my family and as a  'fun'  grandma & great grandma

Answer 18

I hope people remember that I did no harm and possibly some good for others.

Answer 19

She loved God, her family and others.

She made her little part of the world a better place to be.

She had a sense of humor and was a thinking person.

She was not perfect, but we'll miss her because she brought wonderful joys to our lives.

Answer 20

Just as long as somebody remembers my name,i will never die

Answer 21

I'd like to be remembered for having lots of heart, no monument needed, only memories for the ones I so love.

Answer 22

I want people to remember that I was honest.  I was one of the privileged people who found true love. That I kept my cool during stressful times.  That there was more to me that just someone to have fun with.  That I had many talents and I hope anyone who loved me has something that I created to remember me by.  I want them to remember how much I loved my children and grandchildren, and how proud I was of my daugher-in-laws.  And if I could have traded something to live long enough to see my great-grandchildren, I would have.  After I die, and my family goes through my stuff, they will discover that I was very sentimental; I kept all their cards,  letters, little gifts and other memories.