Like it or not you will be remembered by your legacy! The good news is, you get to choose what kind of legacy you leave behind! And maybe you’re one of those people who don’t care what others think about you, now or when you’re gone! And that’s okay! This blog may not be for you, but feel free to hang around!
My mom, my best friend, gained her wings on October 18th, 2018! I remember every detail that surrounded that day! My heart was in agony because I so badly wanted her healed on this side of heaven, but at the same time, I had peace because I knew she was made whole! But one thing about that day that stands out, is how my family and I spent a huge part of the day after she took her last breath! When it comes to planning a funeral, things tend to go quickly, so I pulled out a box of pictures that mom kept tucked away in her closet to start on the ones we wanted to use for the slide show. And I’m telling you, EVERY SINGLE PICTURE had a story! Seriously, there was nothing but laughs because that’s how my mom was! She was known for her infectious laugh and her complete goofiness on a daily basis! She loved to play tricks on others, she was directionally challenged (this was the best), and she would take you down just to say she tried (she didn’t care if she lost)! Was my mom perfect? She was so far from it, but she was perfect for our family! Probably the best story ever is when she crawled under a rack at Walmart to pinch someone on the hiney because she thought it was her best friend! Well, it wasn’t and here she was at the age of 38 on the floor while her child was calling for her in the basket! Thankfully, no charges were filed and the emotional damage she caused the stranger was minimal!
I’m sure there are people who could/would give you a different version of my mom! And don’t get me wrong, she most definitely had another side to her! The side that no one wanted to see, ever! But in my opinion, the true legacy of a person is how their loved ones remember them! Not their enemies! I could go on and on about my mom and reminisce with story after story! But I’ll save the best ones for another day!
When I examine my own life, I often wonder how will I be remembered? And I have to admit, I’ve been a pretty difficult person who continues to make mistakes every day! I look at how I’ve treated people, how I’ve carried myself in public, and what kind of wife/mom I’ve been! And the truth is, I’m ashamed and embarrassed on different levels regarding all of those! Am I being too hard on myself? Maybe! But what I DO know is, I want to be remembered as someone who left her mark on this world! I want others to be proud that they knew me! Much like my mom, I want to be remembered as this person who had a big personality, loved life and wasn’t afraid to live it to the fullest! I want to go out like I came in, with a bang! Afterall, I wasn’t born a firecracker for no reason!
So what about you? What kind of legacy will follow you? How will you be remembered? And do you want others to pick up where you left off because you have conquered life and conquered it well? Or do you have higher hopes and bigger dreams for those you will (eventually) leave behind? If your answer was part B, then it’s not too late, yet! Ask yourself what it is that you need/want to change, then do it!
Enjoy Every Moment 