My family and I went to my (great) Aunt Ruth's funeral yesterday. It was a small service with mostly family in attendance. But, a couple of things stood out and inspired me:
1- She was described as "a woman who prayed about everything." What an incredible legacy!
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2- Of the handful of non-family members who attended the service, two introduced themselves. One was her lawyer, and the other was her investment banker. Her lawyer gave the eulogy, and her banker made remarks during the open-floor time. Aunt Ruth and Uncle Don moved around a lot in their lives, and Aunt Ruth's last home was in Florida. So, the fact that few friends were at her funeral in Norcross, GA, is not a huge shock. What is impressive is the obviously positive impact Aunt Ruth had on the people she encountered in her everyday life outside church. Amazing that a woman with such strong faith would have made the most lasting impression not in the church but in the world. What an incredible testimony!
We should love serving God in His church, and we should strive to leave a legacy there. But, if only two people are at your funeral, and if they only have one thing to say about you, I think you will have lived well if your lawyer and your banker are there to say you prayed about everything.
Well done, Aunt Ruth.
-mo
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