Leaving a Legacy...

Sorry we haven’t updated our blog in a while. We have been pretty busy these past two weeks trying to get settled in our new apartment and start our new jobs. But, I wanted to share with you a little about my amazing Grandmother, June Day. She went to be with Jesus on July 31st. She lived an amazing life and left a legacy that has challenged us to be more like her. We went to San Angelo, TX for her funeral about two weeks ago and it was so neat to hear all the stories from all the family about her. There were funny stories, serious stories and tears. They were tears of sorrow, but also tears of joy. She had been ill for a while and we knew this was for the best, but sad because I lost my Grandmother. What I remember most about my Grandmother is her sweetness. Every time I saw her she always was there with a sweet hug and kiss. One thing that my Aunt told me at the funeral was that Grandmother always talked about me like I was a queen, and that she was always so proud of me. Even though we never lived in the same town, I always felt close to her. She always called me to see how I was doing, and never forgot a birthday. She was a wonderful woman of God who lived a life everyday just like Christ. She served him in everything she did. She was awesome! I miss her. I love her!! As I was driving in my car the other day I heard the song “Legacy” by Nichole Nordeman and it made me remember my Grandmother and challenged me.


I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
You could take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all who's who and so-n-so's that used to be the best
At such'n'such ... it wouldn't matter much

I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an 'Atta boy' or 'Atta girl'
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love? Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace who
blessed your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthly list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy

Not well traveled, not well read, not well-to-do or well bred
Just want to hear instead, "Well Done" good and faithful one...

Thanks for all of you who prayed for her and our family during this time. If you wouldn’t mind, keep praying for my Papaw. Pray because he is still hurting from this loss and pray that he will be surrounded by friends and family to ease his loneliness. Thank you!

Love,
Carissa