Nearing the End
ByMy Grandparents were never rich materially. My Grandma was a nurse then stayed home to raise her 10 children. My Grandfather was an auto body man who loved his work.
What they lacked in finance, they make up for in love, generousity and faith. They have always opened their home to missionaries, relatives, a wayward nephew, etc. even though their resources were not overflowing. Their hearts do overflow.
You don’t need stuff and riches to live a wonderful life. My grandparents have touched so many people. From my Grandpa’s navy days where they called him the Chaplain for his great faith. To my Grandma’s nursing days during WW11.
To raising kids to work hard and be kind. To volunteering. My Grandpa was never ordained, but gave guest sermons and even published articles. My Grandma visited "the old people" when she was in her late 70’s. She was always making food for someone or writing a letter or card.
Today I am going to visit my Grandma who is not expected to live much past this weekend. This woman of quiet strength, great patience, and loving kindness will be surrounded by people who care.
What legacy do you want to leave?
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Oh Beth, I’m sorry to hear about your grandmother!
However, she’s left a great legacy!
Back to your question – I want to leave a legacy that I’m a person who loves God with all my heart and soul, and who cares for people unconditionally
I want to leave a legacy of sacrificing for what God has called me to.
Whether that’s doing without haircuts and clothes in order to be a stay at home mom, or if it’s moving to a country that doesn’t have running water to share God’s love there, I want to be known as someone who was faithful to her purpose.
Thanks for sharing your legacies Marcia and Sarah!
I want to leave a legacy of having been a woman after God’s heart who helped people find their way to him. I want to be remembered as a person of prayer and as someone who was faithful and persistent in reaching toward her God-given goals.
Beth,
So sorry to hear about your grandmother…I just wrote a blog about mine. Amazing people…there is so much to learn from them!