Eulogy

My grandmother passed away on July 28. This is the Eulogy that my Aunt wrote for her:

The music [Bach's "Arioso" played on the cello at the funeral, but really, 4 days of playing in the hospital while she died] was for Mom. One of the things she taught me was the value of education, particularly of the arts and sciences.

Here are a few other things. They might sound corny, but this is really how she lived her life.

1. Be loving, considerate, and generous to all, whether or not you agree with them

2. You can do anything - but not everything all at the same time.

3. When you get dealt a bad hand, go ahead and cry, then stop crying, look at what you might do to avoid it happening again - and go and get a doctor's degree.

4. Be proud of yourself, and never wear safety pins in your underwear.

5. Marry for love, and keep your relationship first.

6. Never go to bed angry, or without telling your family how much you love them.

7. Savor every minute of your life, focusing on what is glorious and minimizing what is not.

8. Realize that wherever you are is the best place to be.

9. Take time to laugh, even if you're in church.

10. Faith is all enduring, and God will always be with you in both difficult and glorious situations.