Subject: MY very own RECOLLECTIONS - 29/100 1. MOTHER - 5 - What disappointments do you think your mother suffered in her life, any great sadnesses, or tragedies or regrets, how did she cope with these, did she dwell on them or continue despite the hardship, do you know if she had a strong religious belief, do you believe that she believed in God? or higher Being, did she pray, were there specific religious traditions that she practiced, what religion was she raised in, did she practice that religion, if she changed, do you know the reason for the change, did the others in your family group follow her lead? 2. How and when did your mother pass away, were you with her, can you tell about that instance, where is she now buried, can you tell about the wake and funeral, what was that day like, before her death did she speak with you about death and dying, what did she share with you, did she believe in afterlife, do you share her same beliefs about death and mortality, what do you think is the most important thing that you learned from your mother, what would you have asked if you had the chance? Do you think, on the whole, that your mother was successful, what do you think would be her MOST IMPORTANT ACCOMPLISHMENT in life? 3. Tell a watermelon story. Remember...... Write as you speak.... Be yourself.... Write liberally...... Do not worry about technique.... It is the THOUGHT that counts - or thoughts! Write as if it might be the LAST time you can address the question... 27 27 0-