My Greatest Legacy

I was talking to someone at work the other day and he told me that the only thing left for those that had everything they could possibly want was for them to feel that they were building a legacy, being part of something greater.

It made me think. I love the work that I do and I have no doubt that I have helped many patients over my nursing career. I am sure that maybe there are even a few families who remember my name and how I helped their family member. I guess that this could be considered a legacy.

My greatest legacy though are my girls. If I was to accomplish nothing more in life than raising them knowing that they were loved and supported no matter what, I would consider my legacy complete. Being there mom is my greatest joy. Snuggling them and hugging them and getting kisses and "I love you's" in return are far greater than the biggest paycheck you could offer me.

My thank you's go to those who has shown me what mothering looks like. To my mom who has never for one minute let me think that I wasn't wanted or loved or cherished. To my birthmother for her sacrifice, to my stepmom who keeps the connection with the girls and I even after my dad is gone, to my grandmothers, to Bud's mom and stepmother, to family friends, to my friends. Thank you for leading by example and helping me to leave a legacy.