Have you ever paused to wonder what kind of legacy you’ll leave behind?
Not just in terms of wealth or possessions, but the values, stories, and faith that will live on through your children and grandchildren?
A family legacy is more than just a name or inheritance—it’s the imprint we leave on the world through our choices, our convictions, and the people we pour into. It’s the resilience we model, the faith we cling to, and the lessons we pass down—often through the messiest moments of life.
Real-Life Legacies Don’t Always Start With Picture-Perfect Stories
After losing my quadruplets, I found myself standing in a space of broken dreams. I had always imagined being a young mom and grandma—but instead, I was navigating deep grief and wondering if my life could still make a difference.
What I didn’t realize then was that legacy isn’t built on perfection. It’s built on presence. It’s built when we choose to trust God anyway, love through the mess, and keep showing up—even when we’re afraid or uncertain.
Through the miracle of adoption, my husband and I became parents to nine children from hard places. Every day, I’ve had to learn how to parent through trauma, how to love when it’s not easy, and how to believe that even chaos can be sacred ground when God is in it. That journey became our legacy—not because it was easy, but because we didn’t give up.
How to Build Your Own Family Legacy
Your legacy doesn’t have to be loud or perfect—it just has to be real.
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Pass down values—be honest about your faith, your fears, and your faithfulness in the midst of both.
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Create traditions—anchor your family in moments that bring connection, laughter, or purpose.
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Leave wisdom—share your story. Tell the truth about where you’ve been and what God has done.
At http://www.thedebbiesimmons.com , I share practical encouragement for living a focused, faithful, and fearless life—even when your story didn’t go the way you planned.
Legacy is not what we leave behind someday. It’s what we live today.
So, what kind of legacy are you building?
