My Eulogy (Part 3)

This post is the third in a series inspired by two men who have inspired me. I was recently listening to a podcast by Andy Stanley where he referred to a challenge that he read in the book Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. In the book, Mr. Covey challenges readers to write out what you would like people you know to say at your funeral: your spouse, your children, your parents, your boss, your coworkers, and etc. The reason for this, is that you must decide what you want to be before you decide what you want to do.

Today, I will write what I would like to have my parents say about me:

Daryl was our first child and he came with a very strong will and a stubborn streak. He was our most difficult child in many ways, especially when he was younger. Yet, as we guided his strong will and determination, it became an asset to him and a blessing to those around him. We enjoyed relating to him and even through his teens, we had a good relationship with him. We didn't always agree with his decisions, but he was always respect and willing to talk with us. We were blessed again as he brought a wife and grandchildren into the family. He is a dedicated dad is raising his family to glorify God. He and his family have given much time to helping poor people and reaching out to tell people about Jesus. His life has been a blessing to us and to those he touched.