It's amazing where your brain can go on a nice day as you guide your mower over a lawn crying out for a little time and attention. ( No MP3 players or even a radio!)
I finally got to the yard after work last night and found myself thinking about a variety of things- from the mundane (I wonder if we have anything in the house for dinner) to the legacy I'll leave after I die and make my home in Heaven.
Let's focus on the legacy part shall we? Back in November of 2007, I made some handwritten notes about things I wanted to have included as part of my memorial / celebration service. I reasoned since I wouldn't be here, now would actually be the ideal time to share some things I feel strongly about. Things I want to emphasize.
From time to time in the past four years I'd run across this note--- see the words "My funeral" at the top...and just keep on working.
About a year and a half ago, a friend (under 60) died of cancer. I had talked very directly with Kent about how his life perspective had been radically altered with his diagnosis. Susie and I attended his funeral.
There's something about losing someone who is close to your age to get your attention. Still, it took me another 18 months to actually carve out the time and type up the notes on my funeral service.
So what did I address? Things like Bible verses, a note to my wife and kids. Who I'd like to have speak. Some song suggestions. Stuff like that. And I have to tell you, when I finished, I found myself feeling a fresh wave of gratitude- for my wife, kids, work, experiences, life and health.
I am a blessed man.
Ok, so, how does this apply to you? I hope in a couple of specific ways. First- PLEASE be sure you know Jesus--- That way everything before us is better than we can possibly imagine. Second- Be sure you have a WILL. Help the folks who will be left behind you know what you want done with your earthly resources. Thirdly- I hope you will find yourself grateful- like I did- for God's daily and abundant blessings.
I enjoyed getting the yard cut- it always looks so much better! There is still trimming to do- I look forward to another chance to think- and count my blessings.
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