Do you ever wonder if your life will be remembered by anyone? Most people, myself included, are just ordinary everyday people among the billions who have ever lived. So no, nothing remarkable for me that ends up in history books, memorial structures, or even a footnote.
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But it’s not that important to be remembered so specifically. There are people who strive for that fame, aiming to make their name known and uttered forever - a bit pompous don’t you think? Then there are those that don’t aim for that notoriety at all. It could be something stupid or heinous that they did. Or it could be due to their talent in the arts, sciences, or business.
Most of the people I remember are the ones who were kind, caring, funny, just downright lovable. Those types of people leave deep impressions that help others to feel joy, delight and make the world a bit of a better place. Someone like that recently died. Betty White.
A wonderful entertainer who made us laugh for decades. Just hearing her name made me feel happy. The first thing I would think about whenever I heard her name was her love for animals, then how funny she was, her smile, and her love for her husband Allen.
She is someone who will always be remembered by millions. And she is one of those people who has brightened up a lot of lives. There is an effort on Twitter and Facebook with a hashtag called #BettyWhiteChallenge. It is for people to donate to a local animal sanctuary/shelter on her birthday January 17th. What a tremendous honor this would be in her name. A fitting tribute to a lovely lady who was a part of our lives for decades, who taught us to love and cherish animals.
Let’s all donate (if you can) to a local animal shelter in her name. Let’s all share in the joy of life for these creatures and for ourselves. Let’s all be a part of the legend of Betty White. Theresa M
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