What Will It Be?(My Legacy)

 

  Thinking about a Legacy is something  I would imagine most of us do fleetingly, unless prompted!  But circumstances often dictate a different path. My current lifes events have put it front and center!

 

  I look on the Legacy I will leave....in several ways. From the aspect of What I Have Taught My Child and How I Am Remembered By Those I Have Touched Along The Way.

  I will develop my Legacy from Those Who Have Touched Me:

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  My Mother:My Mother was truly a Gentle Caring Woman.Mom She died some time ago but is still remembered by all who had the privilege of meeting her. My Mother always remembered what was happening in others lives and was there to listen, and support. She genuinely cared. She offered of herself.

 

 

  My Cousin Ann:  ann My cousin Ann was a true Courageous Soul. We lost her this year to Cancer! Ann lost her husband when her children were at their most vulnerable time...in their teens. Ann nurtured and supported those children so well they are now successful, involved and productive young adults. She approached her Cancer in the same way she raised her family with courage, humor and determination.

 

 

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                       lucy My Friend Lucy: My friend Lucy is Gracious. She is a true Southern Lady and an involved friend. Lucy is a believer in "old-fashioned" manners, a writer of Thank You notes a Champion a of Teens. Lucy married into a ready made family and has no children of her own. She has embraced the children and grandchildren of her husband's family and always finds something positive about them. Lucy has the ability to make each and every person she meets, feel "special".She has taken on the role of Grandmother to my son...who has none... and loves and worries about him as if he were. Lucy is dying. Her time I fear is short. We spent some time with her this week and she was asking questions of my son about his schooling, my husband about his job and she was complaining because she didn't think her husband was getting the support HE needed from those close to him. She is facing what's ahead with dignity.

 

  My Husband Geoff:   geoff My husband Geoff is forever Optimistic. He has gone through heart bypass, 2 angioplasties (about to have another), back surgery and Cancer surgery. He has also experienced serious employment challenges in this his 63rd year. Yet is still is coming up with plans and house design changes, woodworking projects and business ideas he wants to implement IMMEDIATELY. He is forever looking ahead to the positive, and even thought it can be irritating to me (at times). He does keep me looking ahead!

 

 

  Myself: In my eyes my most admirable trait is that of a Love of Learning. I truly love the stimulation of learning new skills and world happenings. I am constantly seeking classes to fit my schedule and reading is a passion. Active Rain has been a wealth of new knowledge, both technical and business.This space in the Blogasphere is swirling with newfound friendships with great promise. It is an exciting medium challenging me to implement my new found knowledge! Encouraging me to be the best that I can be...contributing to my Legacy.

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  My Son will always remember me.me&mike I have taught him Acceptance of Differences, Truth to Oneself, Loyalty, Honesty and Perseverance. That is His Legacy.

  The others in my life: I hope remember me for ....Caring, Courage, Graciousness, Optimism and a Love of Learning.

  Legacies gifted to me...Legacies to be passed on!

 

 

 

26 Comments on What Will It Be?(My Legacy)

Nice! We often forget that it is the impact we can make on the lives of others that has more importance than anything else.

my 5 year old granddaughter, Lily, asked me one day when I had come home from teaching a GRI Class what was I teaching. I said "Technology". She then asked if I was teaching "kindness"?

I was part of the www.WebWomenGivingCircle.com this year and we created a blog to honor women who have made an impact. One of the ways we have been raising money is asking for a small donation to enter a woman who has inspired you. Take a look:  www.Inspiringwoman.com

07/23/2007 10:14 PM by Joeann Fossland, Master Certified Coach (Advantage Solutions Group)


I enjoyed your post.  It made me think of my grandmother who recently passed.  Everything of value to her she carried in her heart.  What a legacy she left for her nine children and countless grandkids.

07/23/2007 10:27 PM by John Onofrey (Top 2 Bottom Home Inspections)


Beautiful post, Joan.  I want my children especially to remember me for TRYING to teach them a different way to look at things and have them be able to focus on the positives....my daughter is there, I'm still trying with my son!   My clients I think will remember me for being someone who truly cares about each and every one of them....

07/23/2007 11:05 PM by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City)


Joeann..Thank you for your kind comments. I will check out those two sites. Thanks ofr the info!

07/23/2007 11:23 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


Thank you John...9 children! I can't imagine! And to be remembered so kindly by you...she obviously did something right!

07/23/2007 11:27 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


Carole...do a post for Sally's Legacy contest! There's a pretty good prize!!

07/23/2007 11:31 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


Nice folk Joan

You are both blessed and a blessing! What more could one want.

Cheers - have a great week

07/23/2007 11:32 PM by Deborah Pearce - Living Spaces - Kelowna Home Staging & Interior Design (Living Spaces Interiors & Home Staging)


That was very kind Deborah (you party girl you) Thank you!

07/23/2007 11:55 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


Joan, I loved your legacy post. Thank you so much for showing pictures and giving stories of the people in your life who have touched you the most. You have been surrounded by such beautiful and giving people and I see the energy has gone back and forth between you and them, leaving a legacy like waves that then travel outwards to more people.  

The picture of you and your son is truly wonderful ! He looks like a very kind and good young man. 

Jo 

07/24/2007 06:21 AM by Jo-Anne Smith-Belleville, Quinte and Prince Edward Region Real Estate, Ont. (Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage)


Interesting- all of the qualities that your favorite people have seem very evident in you.  That New York Life saying, "You are the company you keep" appears to hold true for you, Joan- you are an absolute DELIGHT.  Thank you for spreading the legacies to your  buddies!

07/24/2007 06:51 AM by Options Realty


What a wonderful legacy you're leaving; for family and friends.... thanks for sharing. I enjoyed this!

07/24/2007 08:25 AM by Kathy "Kat" DeLong, REALTOR (WINDERMERE FINE PROPERTIES/LAKE ARROWHEAD)


Joan, this is a lovely post.  You had me tearing up and missing people I've never met.  Thank you for sharing this with us.

07/24/2007 08:43 AM by Sarah Cooper (Real Estate Shows)


Jo-Ann, You are right I have been blessed to have some wonderful people in my life....As for my son...I agree

07/24/2007 02:43 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


Kathy...I'm so glad you enjoyed this. This AR has turned out to be so much more than a RE Blog!

07/24/2007 05:44 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


Sarah...there are so many fantastic people in this world. We have only to be open to the possability and let them in! Thank you for your kind words!

07/24/2007 05:50 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


Joan-- you certainly share your Caring, Courage, Graciousness, Optimism and  Love of Learning with all whose lives you touch!  I am honored to know you and to be a friend.  I really liked the statement --"I will develop my Legacy from Those Who Have Touched Me".  I had never thought of it from that perspective.

07/24/2007 10:41 PM by Joan Whitebook, ABR, e-Pro, CEBA (Buyer's Option Realty Services)


Hi Joan, I feel the same...and I'll never have the wealth of knowledge you have. I look to you for your "on target" insight!

07/24/2007 10:56 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


Joan, what a dear post.  I felt a little choked up reading it.  Don't you have a wonderful circle of friends and family?  Thanks for sharing!

07/25/2007 12:11 AM by Peggy Edwards, ~REALTORĀ®~Citrus Park & Westchase, FL (Coldwell Banker)


Thank you for your kind comments Peggy and thanks for stopping by!

07/25/2007 04:12 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


Joan - you will be leaving a wonderful legacy someday.  I am sure that your husband and son are very proud of you, as are those that you call friend.

You are very obviously a caring, loving and faithful friend.  I am proud to have made your acquaintance here in the rain.  Even in the rain you are a ray of sunshine.  :)  God bless. 

07/26/2007 08:01 AM by Carol Smith, ReMax Preferred, REALTORĀ®, Toledo, OH (www.calltoledohome.com)


Why Carol...what a nice thing to say. Your gift to me is kindness!

07/26/2007 09:39 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


Joan - beautiful photos of your friends and family - terrific legacy.  Thanks for sharing.

07/31/2007 11:13 PM by Cheryl-Anne Priest Inviting Spaces - Staging Calgary (is inviting spaces - Home Staging Calgary )


Thank you Cheryl...and thanks for reading! It does matter.

08/01/2007 07:54 AM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


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