I want to leave a legacy for my children… and my children’s children. I want to leave a lasting imprint upon the lives of those who I meet. I want to leave a legacy.
I have been feeling a bit homesick lately, which happens often when your family lives half way across the country. The memories of missing loved ones who have gone on to be with the LORD and the legacy they have left behind has been heavy on my heart. The excitement of family news and the joy it brings… yet being unable to celebrate because of the distance. Homesick.
I was blessed to be born in an amazing family. Both sides of my family are awesome in their own right. My grandparents on my father’s side was the example of the type of legacy I want to leave to my children. Remembering their marriage and the memories with them still make me smile.
I want to leave a legacy.
I want to my children to remember that their mommy and daddy love each other deeply. We value our friendship and each other. We also love God and He is first in our marriage.
I want my children to love health and fitness. An active body and mind is a great tool to have in life. Learning to love life, fitness activities, and the great outdoors are not only fun but healthy. Leaving a legacy that my children will remember working out with mommy.
Loving free time, outdoor play, and the ability to creatively use their imaginations… always. I want my children to appreciate and remember all the fun times we had exploring and playing together as a family.
Leaving a legacy of loving nature, outdoors, and God’s great creation. We enjoy taking our boys camping and hiking as often as we can. My husband and I enjoy this (and did as kids growing up)… and it is our hope that we instill this love of outdoor fun with our children. Leaving a legacy of fun family memories of our camping adventures.
I want to leave a legacy for my boys to embrace their strong. To remember their mom as a strong woman, who loved running, fitness and was always up for a fun challenge. A mom who was always one to laugh at herself and out to have a good time.
There is more that I want my children to remember, value, and hold dear. Today I am sentimental. I want to leave a legacy for my children. I want them to remember me… the good times (not bad). I want them to reflect back on their youth and smile… upon the legacy I left for them.
Yvonne says
Love this. You’re a great example and they will have wonderful memories .. Your legacy will shine!!
Rachel says
Thank you, Yvonne! 🙂 That is my prayer and hope for the future! 🙂
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says
This is so great! I think you are definitely doing all the right things for your boys and their future lives. BTW – I get sentimental like this a lot too. My family is all over the place. It’s not easy but it’s where we choose to be.
Rachel says
Thank you. I guess, as a mom, we always second guess ourselves and what we are doing… whether we are leaving a positive lasting legacy or not. 🙂
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
Love it, Rachel- and I can definitely relate. Being far from family or losing loved ones gets you thinking about these things! I know you and your husband are setting a powerful example.
Rachel says
Thank you so much. I know that I could have gone into more detail but sometimes… like last night… I just needed to write and get out my words/heart. <3
Hilary says
Being younger and not having children, I love these posts! They give me a sneak peak at what motherhood and well having a family is all about!
Rachel says
Thanks. Motherhood is a journey (a marathon if you will). Never dull. Always an adventure… but an amazing journey! 🙂
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says
I love this post! Have you heard the song I want to leave a legacy? It’s playing in my head now. haha
Rachel says
Yes! Yes! Yes! That song played on my pandora station a few days ago and it has been IN my head too… which lead me to write this post. When I was thinking/remembering my grandparents (even parents)… then looking at my own children I realized I want to leave a legacy! 🙂 It starts now (not when I am old) 🙂
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
Love this Rachel. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately too – what my legacy is going to be. You are sharing so many amazing things with your children.
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says
I love this 🙂 So important to keep this in mind as we live each day
Rebecca Jo says
Oh, I don’t think you’re going to have to worry about it… I think the legacy you are leaving for your children is something amazing…a mom who was happy, healthy & full of love & fun.
Hannah says
I love this! This post is fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
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