We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at least it feels that way sometimes. In truth, there are a million moments in between where we interact with others and we can’t help but wonder what folks will think about us once we aren’t showing up, perhaps once we are gone. Some very thoughtful members of the community share their thoughts on this with us below.
Derrick Tré
I hope people say that I was intentional—that I lived life by design, not default. That I inspired others to step into their own power, create boldly, and embrace their story. My legacy isn’t just about what I built, but how I made people feel: seen, inspired, and capable of more. Read more>>
Nisha Mary Prasad, AIA
This past semester, a few graduates surprised me with goodbye cards—a first in nearly 13 years of teaching. Each note carried a similar message: gratitude not only for the mentorship, but for the fact that I showed up as myself and created a safe space to learn. A space where they felt seen, heard, and free to be themselves. I was deeply proud of that. Read more>>
Lakesha Henderson
The story I hope people tell about me when I’m gone is that I touched countless lives—not only through my personal career, but also through my boutique. That I was someone who always showed up, who gave what I could, and who stepped in when no one else would. Read more>>
Rev Tammy Russell Meadows
When I’m gone, I don’t need people to say I was perfect, because I wasn’t. I don’t need them to say I never made mistakes, because I did. But I do hope they say: • She loved God for real. • She served God’s people with her whole heart. • She poured out every drop of oil God gave her. Read more>>
The SongBird Raven
I hope people will say that I lived with purpose, loved deeply, and used my voice—both on and off the stage—to inspire others. That I turned my pain into art, my struggles into strength, and never let fear or circumstance silence me. Read more>>
Cathy Sauls
It does not matter what people say about me when I am gone. What truly matters is what Jesus says about my life and the contributions I made to His creation. Read more>>
