What Would You Say

The other day in class, we talked about what we would put in our will if we had to write it. In the book we're reading, The Martian by Andy Weir, he is stuck on mars with a high probability of dying before help reaches him, there is a part in the book, where he is finally in communication with the rest of his crew, and he asks his best friend Martinez "If I die, I need you to check on my parents. They'll want to hear about our time on Mars firsthand...I'm not giving up. Just planning for every outcome" (Weir, 192). This line really got me thinking, it's such a heavy subject but after a while, I knew what I would choose to say. I would say thank you to everyone that has impacted my life for the better, the ones who taught me lessons, as well as the ones who supported me through everything. New friends, old friends, and family. I wouldn't be who I am today without them, and I just want them to know how grateful I am.
A couple years ago, a teacher of mine was making an example in class, and they said: "Who here, says thanks to their parents, for making dinner for them, for doing your laundry." Almost no one raised their hand. From then on, I say thank you to my parents for everything they do for me because you can't predict how every day will end. I want them to know that I appreciate them, and I want them to be proud of the person I have become. Now, I realize that I shouldn't thank only my parents, I should thank my friends as well, make them know how much I cherish them. If I were to write my will or leave someone with some words while I have time, I want them to know that they carry a piece of me in them, like I have a piece of them in me. I am where I am because of them. The only thing they can do for me is, remember me and remember the mark they left on me.
I'll keep you updated.
- Michelle

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