Some years ago, I cut an obituary out of the newspaper because it was so moving to me!  I saved it because I wanted to it have it on hand to be able to be inspired again and again by this woman’s life and by the fact that her children got her and appreciated what she gave to them!

It reminded me of the assignment I did years ago when I read Stephen Covey’s book First Things First.  As per his instructions, I wrote out what I wanted certain people to feel to say at my funeral. How wild is that?  It was an eye opening assignment! I felt very empowered by reading over my responses, as I was beginning to understand what I would need to incorporate into my life to create the outcome and impact that I had envisioned.  And I had a similar feeling when reading in this obituary. May I introduce you to a woman who I consider my new friend and mentor, Constance Faith Geurts Leishman. Her children wrote:

“To do well those things which God ordained to be the common lot of all mankind is the truest greatness.”

“The heart of our family was called back home…Our sweetheart, mother, grandma, sister, and Queen Bee left us to follow in her footsteps of faith.

As the ever-elect lady she was, she cleaved to her covenants as she delighted in serving at the side of her husband as they sought to do the will of the Lord in building the kingdom.  A favorite stewardship was spent as “Mission Mom” to 640 mighty missionaries…Her favorite Monday outing for the last 12 years was spent at Special Needs Primary as the pianist for the children she loved and prayed on.

She loved growing things, particularly flowers and babies.They thrived at her touch.  She refined list making into an art form.  Her greatest talent was that of blessing lives with her trademark thoughtfulness.  She thought of just what you needed even before you knew yourself!

Hobby: “Making Memories”!  Most of her energy was spent in the pursuit of shaping Sun Valleys, birthdays, recitals, baptisms, concerts, and anything her grandchildren did into meaningful moments.  She had a unique sense of the importance of moments.

She believed in miracles.  She believed in us.  And, she believed in the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Her testimony was simple, solid and sure.

“Always leave things and people better than you found them!”  We will, Mom, we will!”

Oh, do you see why I am inspired by this lady? And it’s worth noting, that even though I never met her, she has influenced my life too!

What do you hope your family and friends will feel about you and what will they want to say about you when you are gone? It wouldn’t hurt to write it out and let your brain go to work on creating the life and relationships you want to look back on with joy and contentment.

All my best to you!

Jacque

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