This week in the news the great-great grandson of Ulysses S. Grant discovered a photo in an old album that seems to have Abraham Lincoln in front of the White House. Since there are only about 130 known photos of Lincoln and this one places him in front of the White House, it was a very significant find.
My father-in-law and sister-in-law (Sarah Packard who attends Terra Nova!) run a business that deals in Civil War relics. A few weeks ago I spent a few hours looking at relics at my in-laws’ house and it was fascinating to say the least. Holding pieces of history, learning the stories behind the pieces – it was really neat.
This made me think about what kind of relics I will leave behind. In 100 years what will be left of me. I know there are more than 130 photographs of me (I even have one of me in front of the White House!) but I really don’t think very many of them are pictures I want to share with the world! What else am I leaving behind? Too many King Dong wrappers! A lot of books. Hopefully a healthy, thriving church.
After everything is said and done, really the only thing we leave behind of any significance is the difference we made in people’s lives. This week I hope you will take a minute and think about what kind of difference you are making in the lives of the people around you. I doubt any of us will live in the White House, but I do live in a white house in Delaware where I can make a difference in the lives of my neighbors and community.
Who knows…maybe in 100 years there will be a picture of you that turns up and people will stop and reflect on the impact you made in the lives of the people of Delaware.
Under the Mercy,
Jason
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