I believe that personal accomplishments come in many ways. When born we are an immediate accomplishment… of our Creator, we are also an accomplished dream of our parents and of those who will love us during our life-time.
I watch my grandchildren’s accomplishments continuously, when they learn new skills or use their imagination to entertain themselves or others. I am very proud to watch my granddaughter’s exceptional athletic accomplishments while playing fast-pitch softball… not only for her fielding or hitting skills but most importantly for the sportsmanship and kindness she shows to her teammates and rivals from other teams. All of my grandchildren are accomplished in their own way as individuals.
Other family members have accomplished skills that I can only envy… but in a way that makes me proud to be related to them.
I enjoy celebrating the accomplishments of my family, friends and co-workers. I am filled with pride when I see the young Officers and Sailors where I work when they receive recognition for their accomplishments while serving our country. I feel a special privilege by being able to take photos of the awards ceremony to share with all.
In an earlier blog I might have mentioned that some people measure their life’s accomplishments with money or possessions. No one has figured out how to take their material wealth to the afterlife. But we can be a bit immortal if we leave behind good memories of a life well-lived. Will you be remembered for your kindness? I hold dear the kindness and joy my loved ones share with me, I would even say that they are richly accomplished because of that generosity of sharing with me. I can only hope that I can be remembered by my family and friends for having those same generous attributes.
Accomplishments are in us all.
