When my father-in-law passed away, people lined up outside to pay respects on a workday morning. I had never before seen that many people at a viewing. So many made a point of seeking me out to share how he had impacted their lives. What i heard most often was that he never said a word against anyone and he was always ready to help. Wow!
It's not that I didn't already know these things. At my wedding, he danced with me and told me that it was okay that my dad didn't come because he was my dad now - something he fully lived up to for he always kept his word.
I would love to be remembered like that but I won't be. However, maybe, just maybe, people will say she loved God and her church, her babies and her grandbabies , her many "adopted" children, family, music, books, biology, learning, and her sports teams.
Never adept at music or sports, (fairly decent at folk dancing and learning), I am the biggest "fan" cheering on my babies and their babies. I delight in all of their accomplishments and activities.
Praying for many friends and family members, near and far - again, I am a silent supporter. I guess I don't really need to be remembered as long as the love continues on.
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