My Eulogy

Have you ever thought about what you want someone to say at your funeral?

"Chris started off life as a great kid. He excelled at many things and we thought that he was going to continue on to be a great leader. He went on to college and got a degree. Chris was a good-willed tax-paying citizen. He had decent jobs here and there. He even excelled in the workplace and stood above some of his peers. Chris was definitely a hard worker.

Chris provided for his family. He made sure that there was food on the table and that they were safe. He wanted a good education for his children. When time permitted he took his family on vacations. Chris was close to his parents and sisters and their significant others. He also kept close contact with his grandparents, uncles and aunties, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He had an inquisitive personality. He was always trying to keep everyone happy. He was forward-thinking. He thought a lot about life. He also thought a lot about society. He wanted a better place for everyone.

But really he was a bum! He contributed absolutely nothing to society. He made attempts but they were half-ass. Sure he would help those in need here and there mostly during the holidays but he didn't implement any system to help people help themselves. He didn't help solve any of society's ills. He should have set up that needed non profit charity organization. In addition, he could have made a scholarship fund for students with limited resources. Another big problem was that he didn't understand that problems existed at an international scale and not just in his town, state, or nation.

Even though he did well at work he didn't change industry and push technology. He didn't implement his "forward-thinking" ideas. He needed to be a stronger leader and a role model. He could have improved business and still create more opportunity for people to better themselves in the workplace. He could have used business to better society.

He did an outstanding job as a father and husband but there is always room for improvement. He took his family on vacations but he didn't help them learn about other cultures. He didn't submerge his family in the different worldly views and cultures. I don't know if he knew who is child's first love was or his wife's favorite pasta. He didn't spend enough time understanding his parent's wants. He tried to give back to them but he definitely didn't repay them for all they sacrificed and gave to him. Also, I don't think he took enough time to understand what really makes his sister's happy. He needed to tell his wife, children, parents, sisters, and family that he loved them more often. He could have spent more time learning about his loved ones, and contributing to them, and really share in their happiness.

He aimed for perfection but didn't realize that the world's imperfections were the finer things in life that added richness and diversity. He could have been more passionate about life. He could have emerged himself in it. He didn't get his hands dirty enough. Instead of "stopping to smell the roses" he could have planted gardens.

We are probably better off not having him around. Good riddens! Lets celebrate!"

So yes I have thought about my eulogy...I have a lot of work to do.

(There is so much more I could have written but I think that I should take one step at a time)