About Legacy

I never inherited anything from my parents other than my mom’s heart condition and quick temper, and my dad’s good looks and tendency to ignore his own well-being. So with my poor health and mental troubles, I’m destined to leave my own kids with a barrel full of problems. With no house or land to leave and a near zero balance in my bank account. And let’s not forget me leaving them their mother and brother to tend too.

Basically all I have is some change I keep in a pill bottle and two dollars in my wallet. It’s not much of an inheritance but at least I’ll save them the squabbling when casting lots for my clothes. Life is more than just about money; it’s about the legacy you leave. In the case of my parents it was my mothers can-do spirit and my father’s quiet strength and vast intelligence. Even if neither one of them used their gifts for fame or fortune. They used them to support their family and their church in so many ways.

Lord knows I have more faults than most, which my children would gladly tell you about. But I hope I leave them something. Maybe the strong will to take care of family no matter what. Or the ability to stay clear headed during a crisis. Or the loyalty and patience to see their families succeed. God knows I’m not perfect, not even close. But I am about family and no matter how abused or tortured they may feel. I certainly hope they believe I tried.