I’ve been thinking a lot about legacy. What is the legacy I want to leave for generations to come? What will my children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren tell others about me?

Will they talk about my laugh? Or how much I love to read? Maybe they will discuss my educational philosophy. Or my deep, abiding love for Hallmark movies. They might talk about how much I love popcorn.  And classical piano. And Pitbull.

More than anything, I hope they talk about my heart.

I hope they remember me as kind and generous. That I was a woman of great faith. That I always believed the best about others and encouraged everyone around me to live life to the fullest.

I want to leave a legacy of love. Deep, extravagant, unconditional love that leaves others feeling simply loved.

This business of loving others is beautiful, challenging, sometimes gut-wrenching work. I often fail more than I succeed. I still have so much to learn. But I’m going to keep trying.

Will you join me?