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My Grandma’s Legacy

March 6, 2015 by Missy Rakes 21 Comments

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Lessons that I learned from my grandma.

My sweet, beautiful grandma left this earth last week and went to be with the Lord. While I am so happy that she is free from pain and is rejoicing with the angels, it’s hard to let her go. She was an amazing woman of God and I’m honored to have called her mine. Her passing has caused me to reflect on the impact that she has had on my life, so today I’m sharing a few lessons that she has left me that I hope to carry on as a part of her legacy.

 

Pray Daily

My grandma was what you would call a prayer warrior. She diligently prayed for everyone and everything on a daily basis. In fact, she used to go on prayer walks every morning so she could talk with the Lord. I truly believe that one of her main callings in life was prayer.

 

Write Letters

The day after she passed, I went through and read all of the letters that I had received from her which were suddenly more precious to me than anything else in the world. I am extremely grateful that she took the time to draw me pictures and send me encouraging notes. There is something so incredibly special and personal about a handwritten letter that can never be found through a text or e-mail.

 

Appreciate Nature

As I mentioned, my grandma loved to go on walks. She also loved to swim, camp, hike, float, fish, garden and anything else that involved being outdoors. I truly believe I inherited this appreciation from her and I hope to one day pass it on my children.

 

Leave a Legacy of Faith

My grandma was the most faithful woman you would ever meet. She loved Jesus and everyone knew it. Even during hard times, her faith never wavered. I don’t think I realized just how much she taught me through her words and actions until she was gone. I’m eternally grateful for her faithfulness that has impacted generations and I pray that I will one day have the same impact.

 

I wanted to write this as a reflection of the legacy that my grandma has left me, but I hope that others will be inspired by her life through my words. I will leave you with a poem that she wrote which pretty much sums up the way she lived her life.

 

Use Me Today

Written By: Kay Little

April 1st, 2000

 

USE ME TODAY, O SAVIOR DIVINE

CLEANSE AND RENEW THIS SERVANT OF THINE

LORD WITH THY SPIRIT FILL ME I PRAY

THEN IN THEY SERVICE, USE ME TODAY

 

 USE ME TODAY, LORD, USE EVEN ME

USE ME TO LEAD SOME LOST ONE TO THEE

LEAD WHERE THOU WILT, LORD OPEN THE WAY

AND TO THY GLORY, USE ME TODAY

 

 USE ME TODAY TO SCATTER THY SEEDS

BRINGING THE BLESSING SOMEONE MAY NEED

WHETHER I TOIL OR QUIETLY PRAY

BLESSED LORD JESUS USE ME TODAY

 

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  1. Apryl Barnes says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:49 am

    What a wonderful legacy your grandmother left for you. I hope I can leave a legacy such as this for my children and grandchildren! I grieve with you for your loss but also rejoice with you for her gain!! Is it okay if I share her poem? Is it copyrighted? I hope so because it is beautiful!
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    • Missy Rakes says

      March 6, 2015 at 11:51 am

      Yes you can share the poem. I don't believe it is copyrighted, but we should look into it. Thank you for your kind comment!
      Reply
  2. Rebecca N says

    March 6, 2015 at 11:02 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful woman.
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    • Missy Rakes says

      March 6, 2015 at 11:50 am

      Thank you Rebecca.
      Reply
  3. Lisa says

    March 6, 2015 at 11:55 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. You were so very lucky to have such a great woman in your life to set a wonderful example for you. She will aways be in your heart! Blessings, Lisa
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    • Missy Rakes says

      March 6, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      You are right, I will carry her memory with me in my heart!
      Reply
  4. Diane says

    March 6, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Sorry to hear of your grandmas passing. Grandparents are surely special people. I love being a Grammy. Hope my grandchildren feel the same way about me someday.
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  5. Lydia @ Thrifty Frugal Mom says

    March 6, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    What a beautiful legacy, Missy! She sounds like a delightful, godly lady. How special that you got to call her Grandma. I'm so sorry that you had to say good-bye though. I know that is hard! My 91 yr. old grandpa passed away last fall and while his wife, my grandma, is still living, it has made me realize in a new way how special and short the time we have left with her is. I'm just so grateful for the gift and promise of being reunited in Heaven some day!
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    • Missy Rakes says

      March 6, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      I still have three living grandparents and I am trying to soak up every memory I can! Thank you for your kind comment.
      Reply
  6. Heaven says

    March 9, 2015 at 12:26 am

    What a beautiful post for an extraordinary woman. Thank you for sharing it with us. The poem is very touching. I lost a grandmother 14 years ago whom I loved very much. I will always miss her but I'm grateful for the legacy of love she left me.
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    • Missy Rakes says

      March 9, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      Thank you for your kind words.
      Reply
  7. Shiloh says

    March 9, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    What a beautiful legacy and picture. Thanks for sharing your heart.
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  8. Kimberly says

    September 5, 2016 at 11:59 am

    That was beautiful! I've not had the pleasure of grandparents. But, if I did, she is who I would've loved to of called my grandma. You were blessed to have her for your own. Make sure you keep those letters for your children to read someday. Im a Christian children's book author and I love pen and paper. I too, love the outdoors. And find myself out there when I should be in the house cleaning the bathroom or cooking dinner. Hahaha. God Bless Missy! And I enjoy your website.
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    • Missy Rakes says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:53 am

      Thanks so much!
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  9. Marta law says

    January 29, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    Thank you for sharing! I miss my grandmothers as well and wish I had listened to their stories more! They were also warriors for God! Bless uou❤
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  10. Shawntee says

    March 11, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    I am so happy that you wrote about your Grandma. My Grammy went to be with the Lord 2 years ago and let me tell you a little about her. She was a brave fighter that loved Jesus everyday and let everyone know. She was a diabetic and had dementia. I NEVER heard her complain about anything EVER! Not about the shots or the food she was limited to eat and when the dementia took pieces of her and she knew no one she did remember old hymns that she would sing small pieces of which at times brought me to tears. At the time she was to leave this earth I remember sitting quietly and singing softly with her. I can only try to be half of the woman of grace she was and want to leave a legacy that she would be proud of.
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    • Missy Rakes says

      March 13, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Thank you for sharing your story. You grandma sounds like a wonderful woman.
      Reply
  11. Sharon Covert says

    January 13, 2018 at 7:28 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing your grandmother with all of us. The prayer that she wrote I will also pray and share with my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. reading her prayer today was a blessing from heaven.
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  12. Kathy says

    March 27, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    Hi Missy, This is my first visit to your website. What a beautiful grandmother you had she had a huge impact on your life. Reminds me of my grandparents to taught me as well about Jesus. we are truly blessed to have them for grandparents . Thank you for sharing. Kathy
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  13. Lynn says

    November 12, 2018 at 6:54 am

    I too had a grandmother like that. I thank God everyday that I had a God loving grandmother. One of the things I miss most about her is hearing her pray at night, on her knees, one by one...for all of her love ones ❤️
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  14. Trish says

    September 10, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    So beautiful! I pray that I walk in this same manner with the same heart cry to my Savior. I have 7 grandchildren and I pray I may influence them as your grandma influenced you. What a treasure.
    Reply

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