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What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?

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.

Katelynn Scott

I hope people say that I treated everyone with kindness and respect, and that I lived my life authentically. That I brought beauty into the world, made people feel seen and valued, and sparked a little more joy wherever I went. Read more>>

Gena Culler-Green

I hope people continue to say I loved Lord and my children. I’m kind, genuine and see people and make them feel seen. I don’t do it for praise I do it when led by the spirit to do so because I know how it feels not to be seen overlooked and ignored . Read more>>

Angie Lederman

I hope that when I am gone, people will know that I cared. I cannot remember a time in my life when I have not put others first. I truly believe we are put here to serve others. That looks different to different people, to me it means always doing anything I can to help enrich someone else’s life. Read more>>

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