Living Legacy....

I know this post might seem morbid...but bear with me there is an important message that goes along with it, I promise. First off at church last week the sermon was all about death...not just death but the legacy you leave when you die. I have been thinking about this all week and I was wondering what my legacy would be...how have I lived my life thus far? I know that I am a good mother and a good wife...depending on what day you ask Brady HAHA. But how would I be remembered. Death is such a taboo subject but yet we all will die some day. I know that we all hope and pray that death will come when we are old and give us the opportunity to see our children grow...and of course spend time with our grandchildren. But if I were to die today what would I leave to those who knew me best? I think that has started the ball rolling for me to start living my life like I were dying...no pun intended Tim McGraw. God has put us here for a reason...some purpose for us to serve because he can't do it all by himself so we are his hands and feet...his mouth and his words. I want to let the ones who I love so deeply know just how I feel about them everyday. I want to live my life with no regrets because there are no do overs. I want to let go of past hurts and move on with those I have held grudges with for way to long. I want to hold my kids...tell them stories and be there for them even when they don't realize that I am. I definitely want to enjoy those who are older in my life and cherish every moment I spend with them because one day all I will have are those memories. I don't want to sound like a downer because I think this has opened my eyes and I see so clearly now that life can't be take for granted. When I leave this earth I want to have touched someone so profoundly that it changed their life...even if it is only one person. I want for God to lead me to my purpose and I want to carry it out with fervor and pride. We only get one chance to make this life the best that it can be....so instead of thinking that I am incredibly weird just sit back for a moment and think about your legacy...what would you like to leave behind and start living it today. God is good and I know that by following him I will leave behind a legacy that he can be proud of.