Death and What I Believe

I was driving to work this morning enjoying the wonderment of GOD and his work when I realized that  I've been thinking a lot about Death lately.  Not in a negative way, but rather when I die what do I want to be remembered as.  A close family friend passed away recently and I think that is why I have started to think more on the subject.  I have found death harder to deal with these last couple of years.  I don't know if it is because of the past memories or the memories that will not be made anymore with those who have left us.  I have decided a couple of things with this thoughtful journey of mine.  When I pass away, I want "Born Free" by Kid Rock played at the memorial service.  If you truly know me, you will know that this song represents all that is good and true in my world.  I also wrote somethings of who I am and what I believe in, hopefully this will be read, so those that really don't know me can understand what kind of a person I am.

Stephanie's ...I Believe In...
Sunrises, Sunsets, A child's innocence and laughter,The fact that I can have a relationship with GOD and it doesn't have to be in church, The beauty of the ocean and the woods, Bonfires with close friends, Everyone having at least a little "good" in them, Long slow passionate kisses that can bring you to your knees, The smell of a man's cologne, The sanctity of marriage, Educating others no matter the subject or age, Laughing at yourself before you have the right to laugh at someone else, Hope, The truth that there is someone out there for everyone young or old, Real Rock n' Roll, Walking in someone else's shoes even if for just a moment, The wonderment of seeing something for the first time, Being a fool sometimes, The slow smooth sound of a good jazz expression, A hard day's work for a hard day's pay, Helping others, Anger sometimes, A good game of Basketball/Football, A snow day to cuddle up by a fireplace, The differences in other faiths, The warmth of the sun, Quiet times, Reading a good book that will move you to core and change your life, The karma of.. if you are kind to other's it will come back to you.  This is who I am and when you see or hear these things think of me fondly and know that this is who I was.

Peace.
Stephanie