After reading about David Miller passing.....and reading what his Son typed about him, it had me thinking and asking the question, when all is said and done, "What do you want to be and what will you be remembered for" by your family, friends and co-workers...and this doesn't have to be a spiritual discussion either...no matter what we all may believe the 1 thing we can agree on is we will all Pass on!!!!!
I imagine I will more than likely never really do anything of much significance with my life. I live a common life. All I really care about is that my children and wife remember me as a loving, caring, and supportive father/husband.
Also if in anyway I have disrespected the family of David Miller by posting this I'm very sorry... Wasn't my intent during this time. Just really thought what his Son posted was very touching and came from his heart about his Dad... And had me thinking that he lived a great life and touched many lives.... I heard a saying 1 time and have carried it with me since... On our tomb stones are 2 dates.... Birth and Death... Important yes, but it's the line in between those 2 dates that count the most.... It's what we do between those dates that matter the most... <+>< Ps 46: 1 ><+>
I love that poem. It's called "The Dash". I'm like Hooker, I don't foresee myself inventing a new medicine or doing anything that blows peoples minds. I'd like to live healthy, make the most of every opportunity I'm given and be remembered as a loving husband, good friend and family member and hopefully one day, a father. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk www.skyangler.com
I will be happy if people remember me as being honest and a good person. My friends and boss's remember me as hardworking, loyal and liked to laugh. My wife and kids remember me as all of the above who loved them dearly. Tim
I came up with an aphorism 20+ years ago that says "Wealth is not measured by the amount of worldly goods obtained while you are here, but by how long and how fondly you are remembered after you have gone." What do I think I'll be remembered for? Hopefully that I was a wealthy man.
@AshAid... no disrespect at all in your post. On the contrary, I consider it a sign of respect for my dad that his passing made you reflect on such an important topic and that many members of the community here provided their personal perspectives as well. Dad would like that.
I am less concerned about what people will remember me for as I am about what I will think of myself when I die. Only God and I will truly know of the evil things I have done or of the goodness in my heart or lack thereof.
Thank you so much for sharing your post with all of us... It was very touching... And I hope to someday have my 2 children and my Wife state similiar about the life I lived... God Bless you and your Family, and again I'm sorry for your Dads passing!!!! <+>< Ps 46: 1 ><+>
