Death is inevitable; we shall all pass away at some point. Sometimes, even before we pass away, we have strange visions of our burial, including what will be written in the condolence book or on our tombstone. Will those we hold dear miss us? Will they write and say lovely things about us, or will they just be relieved that we are finally gone? Just like we've seen in some movies.
Our life choices will determine the legacy we leave behind, whether good or bad. Hence, it is important to live a purposeful life, making positive impacts on the lives of all those we mean as we journey here on earth. When we pass away, people should be happy that our paths crossed and not regret meeting us at some point. This is how we should live: a life dedicated to helping others and selflessness, leaving our footprints on the sands of time as good people. By so doing, we know for sure that our loved ones will be proud to hear our testimonies when we are gone.
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count" is one of the most lovely epitaphs I have ever seen for Abraham Lincoln. This emphasises how important it is to have a meaningful existence, form close relationships with others, and contribute positively to society, rather than focusing only on a person's lifespan. We've seen individuals who were young and still in their teens pass away, but their brief existence made a significant impact on the lives of those around them.
Similar to my headgirl of blessed memories, who passed away from cancer during her last year of secondary school, she was just a teenager. The entire community and school were shocked by her death. She lived by the motto, "Live every day as if it were your last, and made sure to constantly lift the spirits of people in need with a lovely smile."
I was thinking about one of the songs that were composed and sung during her funeral. It's clear from the lyrics how hard it was to accept her untimely death and how her sudden death affected everyone who knew and loved her.
*Like the rose flower in the beauty of the morning. Like the rose flower, when heated by the sun, it withers. She was here with us, and no one could imagine that she would be gone too soon. It's so hard to believe; it's still like a dream—a dream we prayed for never and never to come true. We will miss your pretty face and beautiful smile. Rest in the blossom of the Lord. *
Her spirit and the influence she had on others around her were indeed captured in this song. She was as lovely as a rose flower; she brought happiness and light to everyone she met, and her radiating kindness was like the first light of morning. But just as the sun's heat makes a rose petal wither, so too did cancer take her life, leaving those who knew her in total shock and sadness.
The song beautifully captures the bittersweet reality of life, celebrating the beauty of existence while mourning the loss of our loved ones. It expresses the sentiment of Lincoln's epitaph by emphasising the importance of living fully and leaving a positive legacy, regardless of the length of one's time on Earth.
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