Legacy

I've been thinking a lot about legacy lately. Probably thinking about it more because Emi is here. I am so proud of my legacy. I was thinking about my Grandmother Rodenberger the other day when George Strait came on the radio. My Grandmother had excellent taste in music and culture. I can remember being able to talk to her about some of the most up and coming country and Christian artists. It was always so fun to talk to her about college and the fun new things in the world. She made a point as a Grandmother of always knowing the new stuff and educating us about the old. It was great. I was also thinking about how my dad has taught me to think outside of the box in true engineering fashion. What a blessing that is sometimes. I approach things so much differently because of the dad I have...

The last year I have really wanted to learn to sew. My Granny Carlton sewed my mom's wedding dress and my mom has always sewed for me. I had cute matching clothes with my mom growing up, smocked dresses and handmade bedding. Now my mom has sewn for Emilynn from an entire nursery ensemble to a smocked Easter dress to CUTE burp cloths (that we use OFTEN). It was my desire to not let this legacy of sewing die... It is so amazing to be able to make beautiful, unique things for people especially Emilynn. My mom tried to teach me to sew in high school, but I was head strong and we lacked patience with each other .... oh the teenage years! But the other day, my mom brought over my Granny's sewing machine, a few patterns, some cute fabric and she taught me how to sew! It was great fun. I am not great, but I am willing to learn and improve. I started with a cute dress for Emi Claire. Here is the finished product...

I loved sewing but more than anything I'm so excited about carrying on this kind of legacy. I am so proud to have the legacy I have. I have hard-working, responsible, creative, smart parents and I am looking forward to passing that kind of legacy onto Emilynn. Of course, the best and most important legacy I could pass on is that of knowing and loving Jesus and bringing His Kingdom, but I truly believe He loves these little parts of life that make living here more precious.