I'm a mother now.
The fact that I have a daughter keeps surprising me. Seeing the start of a new generation in my family has also made me reflect on the generations that have gone before me and what legacies they have left. And that makes me wonder what I will leave for the generations that come after me.
I worry sometimes that I am like the servant who burried his tallent in Jesus' parable and was reprimanded when his master returned. So many people have poured tremendous amounts of energy, education, guidence, and love into my life and yet I don't have much to show for it. I occationally help my husband prepare questions to lead a small group bible study. I work at an entry level position in a library. And now I am caring for my daughter. I pray that the many ways my family, friends, and teachers have blessed my life will now bless my daughter's life through me.
"To my great-great-great-granddaughter, live in peace." - Sara Groves in her song "Generations."
