We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at least it feels that way sometimes. In truth, there are a million moments in between where we interact with others and we can’t help but wonder what folks will think about us once we aren’t showing up, perhaps once we are gone. Some very thoughtful members of the community share their thoughts on this with us below.
Amy Kinser
Simply said…I hope people say without hesitation that “she loved the Lord and she loved her family and she loved being a mama to many”. Read more>>
Gabrielle Rodman
When I’m old, the story I hope people tell about me is not centered on the positions I held or the accolades I collected, but on the ways I made a difference in the lives of others. I hope they remember that I cared deeply about supporting people — especially women — to see their own worth and realize their potential. Read more>>
KRISTENICOLE ENTERTAINMENT
When I’m gone, I hope the story people tell about me isn’t just about the songs I wrote or the stages I stood on. I pray they’ll say that I loved God deeply and loved people well. That my music brought healing, hope, and encouragement, pointing people to Jesus who is the One who truly changes lives. Read more>>
Channing K
I just hope that when I’m gone people have at least one story of us laughing uncontrollably together. That sounds pretty simple but most of my favorite memories include tears from laughter and those who know me know I truly find a lot of things funny. Read more>>
T Price
If I’m being honest, I think about this a lot. I’ve lost so many important people in my life far too soon, and it makes me wrestle with the question of what I want my own legacy to be. More than anything, I want people to remember that I truly tried to love everyone equally—that I made people feel seen, heard, and valued. Read more>>
Zoe Sneed
I hope people say I was somebody who never gave up on myself, even when life gave me every reason to. That I turned nothing into something, and I did it with passion, creativity, and love for my craft. I don’t want to just be remembered as a barber, but as a creator, a teacher, and a builder. Read more>>
