Glenn Stoutt wrote this for his grandchildren, but it’s great for us all to make part of our own lives.
To our beautiful grandchildren…
Make memories…
Because there’ll be some point(s) in your life you’re going to lose someone and wish you had made memories when they were here with you…
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Be spontaneous…
Those are the memories that will stand out and last a lifetime…
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Be adventurous…
Those are the memories that you will want to share the most with the ones you love…
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Be courageous…
Those will be the memories that will remind you of how much you grew through all of those (life) challenges that were thrown at you…
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Be a blessing…
Those are the memories that someone else will remember (about you) that they will share with others who need to hear…
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Be happy…
Those are the memories that your brain (health) will love the most and so will the people around you…
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Be patient…
Those are the memories you will remember where God was guiding you…
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Be Love…
Those are the memories that will be your legacy…
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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
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So, no matter where you are in your life’s journey, never give up because God wants you to fulfill the amazing potential He has in store for you…
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And know that your nonna and nonno always love each and every one of you.
So spot-on. Making memories while you can.
Glenn lost his wife to Alzheimer’s not that long ago. His compelling Facebook posts are short and pithy.
I’m sorry to hear that. Alzheimer’s is such a cruel disease.
He bravely shared some of his journey with his followers.
Yes! Sounds good.
Oh, yes, wonderful advice by Glenn Stiout! We have Sunday get-togethers with our crew.
You are blessed, Nancy! Our only grandchild, Kate, lives four hours away in the Twin Cities.
A poignant post, Joy.
It sure is, even more so when you realize he lost his wife to Alzheimer’s a few months ago.
That is such an awful disease!
It sure is.
I absolutely loved this! It is a perfect list…That last one about love being your legacy is exactly right.
He lost his wife to Alzheimer’s a few months ago. He shares his poignant and pithy encouragement on Facebook nearly daily.
Excellent advice for every stage of life.
Isn’t it though!
Oh, this is wonderful! I have to wonder–the more categories of positive memories we create with those around us, might our legacy of love be all the stronger? Something to think about. . .
I like the way you think, Nancy! Thank you.