When my wife passed away a little over 2 years ago, my daughter made a list of traits that exemplified her life, a life that was too short but left a lasting legacy. I think it is a fitting tribute that these traits be occasionally shared. Although our three youngest granddaughter’s will never know Grandmommy personally, they will know her from her positive influences on so many, and they will know that she loves them very much.
Follow Romans 12:9-10: “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other.”
Show others you care by writing and calling consistently.
Make family your #1 priority.
Go out of your way to offer encouraging words to those who are struggling.
Don’t complain, even when it’s cancer.
Put everyone else’s needs above your own.
Give everyone the benefit of the doubt even if they don’t deserve it.
Don’t hold grudges. Be the first to give in and say you’re sorry.
Sacrifice all of your time to help your loved ones, going above and beyond.
Be able to laugh at yourself when everyone else is laughing at you.
Be willing to give away anything you have to make someone else happy.
Try to see the good in people, even if everyone around you doesn’t.
Let your motive for helping others truly be for their happiness, not for your glorification.
Make things better for others, not caring whether or not they ever realize it.
Be the first one to get up from the table and start cleaning up and doing mounds of dishes (even at the Farmer’s Market). And be the last one to stop.
Put up with people’s nonsense because you love them so much.
Be the first one to help when someone is in need.
Be the glue that holds your family together.
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