Sunday, April 5, 2009

Lessons from Shirley


Shirley has been a long time resident at the care center where we serve. She is a person with a dramatic sense of style. She makes everyone smile when they see her. She is a happy person and you can tell that easily by the way she puts herself together. Everything is colorful and a bit over the top.

Last Thursday Shirley left us for the next adventure in another dimension. We are saddened and will miss her light and I'm sure Heaven will never be the same.
Here is some wisdom that I learned from her:
If you feel terrible and hurt all over just keep going. Participate in everything you can. Never complain about your situation or your pain. Keep writing thank you notes and put a little extra in your efforts. Be happy. Be patient. Look forward to tomorrow. Keep on keeping on. Thanks Shirley, I will try to remember all the things you modeled for us and for sure, we will never forget you, Miss Hollywood.

2 comments:

Carrie said...

I wish I could have met her. She seems like such a fun lady. I love her advice.

Brett Nielson said...

Wonderful lady! Don't know if I could keep her advice on never complaining during pain. You were a great ministering angel for her!