A mother’s lasting legacy

Yesterday we talked about holding unpopular views.
Today we’re going to talk about leaving your own legacy.
When I was a child, my mother went through a deep depression.
She tried to kill herself. She spent months in a private sanitarium.
After extensive therapy, she regained her faith in God.
She became active in her church and supported its mission work.
She planned a dangerous trip into the South American jungle.
She and a missionary pilot were to take supplies to the natives.
When she did not return as planned, our government looked for her.
She was found — safe and sound — on an island off the coast.
She and her pilot were visiting his missionary relatives.
She was modest about her adventures and rarely talked about them.
After her death, we arranged a memorial service at her church.
The chapel was filled. Her friends came to honor her.
We invited them to share their memories of our mother.
We were amazed by their stories of our mother’s kindness.
Our mother had made a beneficial impact on many people.
That was her legacy to her friends and to her children.
Have you thought about the legacy you want to leave the world?
It can be as big as you can dream. You can make a difference.
Consider what you want to leave your children and your community.
Tomorrow we’ll talk about what to do if you know you’ll succeed.
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