When I heard about the passing of Kathi Goertzen yesterday it hurt. While I never had the opportunity to meet her, on some level she had an impact on me whether I realized it prior to yesterday or not.
I suppose year after year of watching her share the news with me and my family made her an honorary member of my family.
And it hurts when you lose a family member…
This line of thinking caused me to ask myself, what sort of legacy am I leaving behind? When I die will I have been able to positively impact the lives of others? Will my impact on the community extend beyond my immediate circle of family and friends?
Kathi’s impact was far reaching and while mine might not be as vast, it is my hope that it will be at least as significant. I hope it will be a legacy built around a love for Christ and the demonstration of that love to others.
What about you? What sort of legacy do you hope to leave?
-DM
Thoughts from MVPC 