Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Legacy

Legacy

Last week, the unthinkable happened. A young lady I went to school with passed away shortly after giving birth to her beautiful daughter.

It was a fluke, something no one could prevent…or even stop. What happened to her was so incredibly rare, most physicians will never encounter it in their medical practice. Once the signs and symptoms present themselves, it’s very difficult to survive. Unfortunately, it was her time to leave this earth – only 27 years old, a medical student, so very young, vibrant, and full of life.

The whole situation is awful, but my heart truly goes out to her husband, incredibly excited about the birth of a baby one day only to have a horrible tragedy happen the next. He’s a brand new dad with a newborn – I can’t even fathom how he feels.

Since her passing, I’ve read countless comments, statements, and seen many photos – all beautiful words of her life lived here on earth. In unexpected situations like this, I can’t help but think of a song called Legacy by Nichole Nordeman. The chorus is one that really hits home for me.

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

When our time comes, what do we want others to say about us? What kind of impact are we making now, while we are here on this earth? Are we touching lives, helping others, loving enough?

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What kind of legacy will we leave behind?

No one knows their day, time, or hour – each moment we have, each breath is a gift. Don’t take anything for granted.

I don’t really have a question today, all I ask is that you be in prayer for this sweet family and her friends…her funeral is tomorrow. Please pray for her husband in the weeks and months to come, after the funeral is over. Pray for his comfort and strength while raising and caring for their beautiful little girl. Your prayers are very much appreciated!

24 comments:

  1. Prayers ascending for sure!
    It is nuts when crazy things like this happen.

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  2. Oh, my gosh - how horrible. I've always loved that Nichole Nordeman song. Thanks for the great reminders!

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    1. Welcome! I definitely need the reminders every once in a while, too.

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  3. Absolutely. My thoughts are with them. Reminds me about Matt Logelin and his wife, Liz's story.

    http://www.mattlogelin.com/

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    1. Thanks for sharing their story, Desiree. So terribly sad and tragic. Wow.

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  4. Wow, what a truly horrible thing to have happen, and so young too. Prayers to your friends. I love Nichole Nordman, what a beautiful voice she has. Her song "Brave" is one of my favorites.

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    1. Appreciate the prayers! Agreed, Nichole is one of my favorites! :0)

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  5. How awful and sad! I will definitely be praying for them! And I LOVE that song!

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  6. My friends 2.5 years old daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia yesterday, it had me thinking the same thing. What kind of legacy do I want to leave the world?

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    1. Oh no! That's terrible...I'm so sorry, I'll be praying for her as well.

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  7. so sorry to hear about your friend. how sad, those kind of things really make you stop and reassess life and make me hug my kids a little tighter

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  8. This happened in my state recently too. Your heart just breaks.

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    1. Oh man...so tragic and sad. I hate to hear that. :0(

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  9. That's so sad! Prayers for your friends.

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  10. Praying for them. I am so very sorry.

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    1. Thanks so much, Kim! Your prayers are appreciated!

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  11. That is so terrible. I am so sorry.
    I cannot imagine.
    One of my sorority sisters passed away from breast cancer at 30 leaving a young daughter and husband behind. I thought a lot about their sweet little girl after. So hard.
    I am so sorry.

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    1. Thanks, Abby. I hate to hear stories like that...especially on someone so young. How tragic!

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