Last year I had a dear friend that went home to be with the Lord. Sometime after that I was visiting with his wife, and she shared with me a tribute from several of their grandchildren. With her permission, let me illustrate what leaving a legacy is all about.
In loving memory of our Grandpa: Our Grandpa taught us a multitude of life lessons. He lived them out through his own life every day. He taught us to love others the way Jesus loves, and if that means giving up personal gain, then you do so. He taught us that it is more important to store up riches in Heaven, than any riches you could accumulate here on earth. Grandpa exemplified giving cheerfully…. He gave in a way that most of the world could not fathom.
He also taught us that marriage is not something to be taken lightly…. He loved our Grandma like we’ve never seen anyone love before. Love was a feeling, but most importantly a verb.… Grandpa also taught us that family matters. He made sure he provided experiences for us to grow together and enjoy each other. He took us on our first family vacation. He always made sure there was Moosetracks in the fridge on Wednesday nights…. He loved hanging out with us. Grandpa also taught us the value of a dollar and the importance of hard work. It wasn’t a good idea to complain around Grandpa. He taught us not to be wasteful, and that honesty is a mandatory policy at home and in the business world.
Lastly, Grandpa not only taught us how to live, but also how to die. He taught us that God’s faithfulness does not change according to our circumstances, and His goodness never wavers. He was one of the most amazing Christians we’ll ever know and the best grandpa anyone could ever be so blessed to have. We couldn’t be more proud to say that Richard Verlare was our grandpa, and we loved him like crazy.
Shari, Chad, and Josh Folkerts
Wow! Now that’s eternal impact. You too can have that type of legacy. However, we must be intentional in order to create such a legacy in the lives of others and in the work of the Kingdom.
Does your current plan reflect your personal and Kingdom goals?
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