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.
Lesly Pyle
When my time is up, I want people to remember that I lived by the lessons I learned in this moment: the most influential one of my adult life. Cut to June 1, 2019. 2:41 p.m. Click. One Mississippi. Two Mississippi. Click. I looked up to find the rhythmic sound’s source. It’s the unhurried cane of an extremely elderly lady crossing the street. Read more >>>
Jacob Niemeier
When I’m gone, I hope that people remember me as a guy that lived this Mission Statement of mine to the fullest: “I help others by serving as a champion for all people that I encounter, especially including the less fortunate, by unlocking their potential through empowering them with the understanding of their dignity, access to basic resources they need, and the encouragement they need to become who they were created to be and in that way become fully alive as beacons of joy to the world which in turn makes the world a bit more what it is meant to be like!” Read more >>>
Adua Hernandez
More than anything, I hope my work helps people feel seen, not just children, but everyone. I want my illustrations to do more than entertain. I want them to help kids feel understood, reflected, and valued. I hope people remember me as someone kind. Read more >>>
Blake Herrera
I hope people say that I was the person they could count on—whether it was planning the biggest day of their life or just needing someone to show up when things got hard. Professionally, I’ve built Occasions & Co. around a can-do attitude. Read more >>>
