As we move forward into a new year, many of us are resolving to address our own personal concerns. This brings to my mind the theme of Dr. Stephen R. Covey, the author of many books, including âThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.â
Covey asserts in his work that effective people focus on living, loving, learning and leaving a legacy. Though many of us resolve to do better each year, maybe our focus should be on the legacy we will leave when are no longer here on Earth.
My motherâs name was Linda Faye Branum McGill, and Dec. 17 was the first anniversary of her passing unexpectedly at the age of 78. She was the minister of music at Keith Memorial United Methodist Church in our hometown of Athens, Tennessee, for 26 years. Though she retired from that position over a decade ago, she continued to be involved in many programs of the church.