How Do You Tell?

That was the opening words contained on a Memo I received just a few days ago from the person who has delivered my Newspaper for the last fourteen years. The memo went on to say that the Carrier had delivered the Paper for seventeen years and that it was now time to complete studying to achieve some personal goals, as she had determined to move to another level in my educational career. Time for exams and doing a dissertation. She would no longer be delivering the Paper.

Before we continue with the important message delivered in this memo I would like to take the time to examine two words that are certainly reflected in the Memo I received:

"Heritage" - some thing handed down from one's ancestors

"Legacy" - to bequeath or to hand down

The author of the memo then indicated that she was training her relief for the task of delivering the Paper. "In fact, I am training my son to take my place."

Yes, I have met this Carrier. We exchanged greetings when I was still a working citizen and I met her at the end of my driveway to receive the News. Now that I am retired I no longer meet her at 5:00 A.M. But I do know this - The retiring carrier received a great heritage from the parents that nurtured her. I also know that she is handing down a great legacy to her own son, who she is currently training. Now, my dear Blog readers, this is but one great example of what real people accomplish in their lives.

In conclusion the Carrier wrote: "Thanks for your support, cooperation, and understanding. May God continue to richly pour out His blessings upon each of you." What a powerful witness. Here is but one individual who obviously received a rich heritage, who is also passing on a great legacy; but here is one individual who is certainly not afraid of witnessing to all peoples. Her closing testimonial reflects well on her, her upbringing and what she is now passing on to her own dear Son.

Signed

(Your Carrier).