the beauty will fade

the strength will perish
success, recognition and fame will be irrelevant.
achievements will be useless
the degree will no longer be counted
beautiful places will fade and forgotten
wealth will disappear.

IN THE END…
It is the inner beauty that counts
The strength you gave for touching other lives
It is the significance of your success that will make you relevant
It is the inspiration that you give that will make you shine your brilliance
It is not what you’ve learned but what have you become
It is the meaning of the places you’ve been to that will have a lasting impact
It is the value of compassion and good deeds from the wealth that remains in the hearts.

IN THE END…
IT IS YOUR LEGACY OF BEING COMPETENT
WITH CHARACTER, COMPASSION AND INTEGRITY…
THAT WILL BE REMEMBERED OF THOSE WHO LOVE
AND SURROUNDS YOU…
WHEN YOU ARE GONE…

                                                 ~ Dr. Luzviminda Rivera

                                                                                                          Tarlac Province, Philippines