52 Lists week #19: The Things You Want to be Known For

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This week's list: the things you want to be known for was pretty easy for me to write. 

 It may sound a bit morbid but I thought about what I'd like people to say about me at my funeral or when looking back on my life and thinking over what I was like. 


When it comes right down to it I'm a pretty simple person with simple goals and ideals.

 I want to be known as having been:

  • a wonderful and loving wife
  • a giving and loving mother
  • a fantastic teacher and leader
  • a giving and caring friend
  • a compassionate person
  • an intelligent person
  • a hard worker


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  1. IFEOMA SAMUELMay 12, 2016 at 8:14 AM

    I love this list....you gave me something to think about.
    😊☺😊
    God bless

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    1. Mother of 3May 12, 2016 at 1:16 PM

      I'm so glad. That's what I love about these 52 lists challenge; they really make me think.

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  2. samantha VaughtMay 12, 2016 at 10:31 AM

    This is a great list! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. KimBerlyMay 12, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    Great list!

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  4. Angie ChurchMay 12, 2016 at 3:38 PM

    beautiful list, I once heard a story of leaving a legacy when we die. This was not financial but what we wanted to leave for all to remember
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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    1. Mother of 3May 12, 2016 at 4:50 PM

      Thank you; that is definitely the kind of legacy I'd like to leave behind. One filled with wonderful memories and lots of love.

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  5. chasing slowMay 12, 2016 at 6:33 PM

    A touching list. I have a feeling you are already these things :)

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  6. MichelleMay 12, 2016 at 8:08 PM

    Such attributes to achieve. If everyone strived to be these things what a wonderfu world it would be. Love this.

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  7. Megan RussellMay 13, 2016 at 9:02 AM

    Yes, yes and yes to all of these. I often think about what I would want my kids to remember about me if I died...it does sound morbid, but it's really not! It helps me to be a better person.

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    1. Mother of 3May 13, 2016 at 3:10 PM

      I think so too. Knowing how I want to be remembered helps me decide how I want to act today.

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  8. Brittney Mom's HeartMay 16, 2016 at 3:37 PM

    I sometimes think it is morbid too, but it is what helps me to think about how I show myself to others and what I want them to truly see.

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