Through my Grandmothers eyes I always looked
for bright beautiful tomorrows thhrough her eternal optimism
in spite of all the hardships in life
with her strong loving spirit
Through my Grandmothers ears I always heard the
blessings
of life with her strong faith,
and devotion
and very deep perserverance that all is good in life.
Through my Grandmothers words I was taught to speak
only words of kindness and love and always being
aware how harmful words can be
I try and always use words to never harm nor hurt anyone.
Through my Grandmothers heart, I always try and live
with love and compassion in my own, and be the light
of Christ in everyone I meet just as she has been to
everyone.
My Grandmother has been a most excellent teacher in my
life
and no words could ever express my love for her.
Written by me Jeanne
for my precious Grandmother on her 92nd birthday!
I wrote this a few years ago.
Now she is 101 her first birthday in Heaven
An authentic life isn't measured
by the house you live in,
the car you drive,
the clothes you wear
or the balance of your bank account.
Nor is it about the religion you believe in,
where you work
or even where you live on this planet.
An authentic life is about how you choose to live each day,
the lives you touch with those choices,
and the memories you leave behind with those who loved you when you're gone.
An authentic life leaves a legacy.
Choose to leave that legacy.
Live an authentic life.
~
Nita Clewis
How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these."
George Washingon Carver
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“Our life is our prayer. It’s our gift to
the Universe, and the memories we
leave behind when we someday exit
this world, will be our legacy to our
loved ones. The best thing we can do
for ourselves and everyone around us
is to find our joy and share it!”
~ Anita Moorjani
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"Never underestimate the power of a gentle touch,a listening ear
or the smallest act of kindness. Practice and teach these skills
often." ~ Lisa Desatnik
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"Never underestimate the power of a gentle touch,a listening ear
or the smallest act of kindness. Practice and teach these skills
often." ~ Lisa Desatnik
what a lovely legacy of gracious living...
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanne,
ReplyDeleteYour Grandmother looked like a very beautiful Lady and she lived to be a wonderful age. Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family. Such a lovely tribute to your Grandmother.
Sending love and hugs
Carolyn