It is a phrase that is thrown around a lot. "Let's strive to live a legacy." "What kind of legacy are you leaving?" "A legacy for your children & grandchildren." Legacy is often associated with money or an inheritance. Dictionary.com's second definition defines legacy as, "Anything handed down from the past."
These are my precious Grandparents. F.E. & Alsie Spradley. Two weeks ago they had a grand celebration. One that many never reach. They celebrated 70 years of marriage! A marriage that started with a secret elopement because my Grandma's house had been quarantined due to small pox. (She literally left in the middle of the night to meet my Grandpa! Isn't there a country song about that?!?!?) A marriage that survived WWII & four children. A marriage that started with a firm foundation of Christ & is still that way today! No marriage is perfect. And I know that they would say the same thing. But when my 92 year old Grandpa is asked what their secret is he laughs & says it is far from secretive, but only Christ. He is the key to a long, happy & loving marriage.
My Grandparent's have left a fine legacy. They have shown their 4 children (and spouses), 9 grandchildren & 16 great-grandchildren that while it takes sacrifice, God is all you need to build your life on & He is enough.
Thank you Grandma & Grandpa! Thank you for your constant display of Christ!
Rachel
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