Sonia Todd, a 38-year-old from Moscow, Idaho, changed her town forever with her brave and funny way of dealing with death. Sonia wrote her own tombstone after being told she had cancer that would kill her.
Sonia wrote a touching and funny piece for the Moscow-Pullman Daily News in which she talked about her life, including the good things and bad things she wishes she had done. She started by being incredibly honest when she said, “I never really accomplished anything of note.” In spite of this, her words were a great success.
The notice of Sonia’s death was a love letter to her family, friends, and neighbors. She said she was thankful for her life, even though it had flaws and lessons she had learned from them. “I did my best.” “I tried, and most of the time I failed, but I did try,” she wrote.
Sonia used comedy to talk about the good things about dying young, making jokes about not having to deal with student loans and serial killers. On a deeper level, she told people to think about what was most important to them.
Critics thought Sonia’s self-written obituary was sad, but she saw it as a chance to thank the people who made her life better. “That is what made my life worthwhile,” she stated.
She gave me a gift that told me what I should do: “Volunteer, write a letter to someone who’s made a positive impact, forgive someone, and make someone smile today.” People are still moved by her words to live with more purpose.
We remember Sonia by accepting her wisdom today. There is still time to make a change, love our friends and family, and be kind to everyone. An unusual obituary for Sonia Todd reminds us that the love, laughter, and connections we share with others are what make a life well lived, not the things we achieve.
The things she left behind still inspire us to rethink our values and live each day with purpose, gratitude, and humor. Even though Sonia Todd died too soon, her words will give us hope and inspiration for years to come.
