A couple of weeks ago some of my kids and their families were over for lunch one Sunday after church. After we had eaten we were all sitting around talking when my three year old grandson Jordan came up to me and wanted me to play with him. Never turning down an offer like that - we played for a little while and then I asked him a question, “What’s your last name?” He looked at me kind of funny and then he said in a somewhat loud voice “McBroom!” I said, "That’s right! " And then I asked him, “What’s your full name?" And just as emphatically he said, "Jordan David McBroom!" I told him it was awesome that he knew his name and then I asked him if he knew what my last name was. He answered, “Papa Papa!” (I had to hold in my laugh!) So I told him that my last name was McBroom too, and that my full name was David McBroom, just like his. And without hesitation he said, “Papa David McBroom!” (We both had a great laugh with that one!) Later, however, l began to reflect on the statement, “That’s your legacy”. Honestly, I was a little overwhelmed at the thought of having so many people in my immediate family that I have the opportunity to influence….for good or otherwise. And it got me to thinking, “What kind of legacy do I want to leave? What do I want to be remembered for? And more importantly, how do I leave a lasting, permanent legacy?” As I thought more about it I came to the conclusion that . . . I have to be a man of character in all areas of my life if I truly want to leave a lasting legacy. As an individual person, a partner, a parent, a papa, and pastor! Wow! What a great opportunity I have to model and to pass on to my children and grandchildren what a man of character looks like; so they too, can pass on their legacy from generation to generation. I’m so glad I had the chance to have that conversation with my three year old grandson… for out of the mouth of babes!
