But, it was a time that had Martin thinking and worrying about many things. He knew that he just wasn't feeling well. He didn't want to bother his family with the details.
So Martin began looking at all that he could leave his family. He looked at what assets he had and possessions he could divide.
He asked a friend's son who was in the legal field to come over. He helped him to finalize everything and write a letter of love.
Martin was concerned that he had not done enough. But it was something. A few weeks later, a neighbor saw how sick he felt and called an ambulance.
His family was called. They immediately rushed to his side in intensive care. Martin awoke and immediately became alarmed. "Oh no! My time is here!" He proclaimed.
Martin's oldest son stood up and laughed. "No Father!" "You fainted. They're keeping you for observation."
Martin didn't believe him. He began telling him where to find the will and letter of love. Tears streamed down his face as he apologized for not leaving a better legacy.
"A better legacy? You left us the best one of all!" His son said as everyone else agreed.
"You taught us to love and live for the Lord. That is where true success is found." His son said. Martin smiled brightly. That was the happiest moment he'd ever known.
He went forward to celebrate ten more birthdays. But now he learned a lesson in true legacy!
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