THE EDITOR, Sir:
HERE ARE a few questions on the subject 'How would one like to be remembered?'
Have you ever read an Obituary column in your local newspaper or seen a lengthy report on a deceased person's life and accomplishments? Did you ask yourself, "What would people be saying about me?" How many ever think about how they will be remembered after death? Thus, the frank question: What would people be saying about you today if you had died yesterday? What kind of reputation are you making for yourself? How would you like to be remembered by those who have known you and by God?
I asked those questions to highlight my experience on Friday, November 21, 2003; I was at the Princess Margaret Hospital, in St. Thomas, to see Sister Smith; I introduced myself, she gave me a warm welcome, and asked me "Please, will you have a seat until I walk with this little girl to the bus stop? I told her "yes."
She left with the little girl to the bus stop. While they were standing there, a taxi drove up, I noticed she waved her hand toward the driver (I was wondering why did she do such a thing, and she wanted to see the child off). A second taxi came, and she let the girl go in.
This is the main substance of my article; Sister Smith told me the whole story of her not putting the little girl on the first taxi, but on the second taxi (this driver wasn't the only person in the taxi); I hope the readers of this article will read between these lines and see the interest Sister Smith demonstrated toward a child which does not belong to her.
Sister Smith, you have demonstrated a very high standard of humanitarianism; concerned with the needs of mankind and the alleviation of human suffering. Sister Smith, because of such fine qualities, I'm sure you will be remembered, not only by me, but by many who have read this article.
Sister Smith, you have reminded me to live with hope; all is not lost, there are still good people in this world; may the peace our hearts long for... not be too far down the path of time. Thank you.
I am, etc.,
J.A. BAILEY
Dalvey P.O.,
St. Thomas
