A Legacy of Peace by Mary Nelson

Published: August 16, 2007, 11:09 am

While vacationing in northern Minnesota, we take an early morning walk down a country road. We note changing weather, the sound of birds, an eagle flying high, the beauty of a leaping dear across the field. After just about a mile, we turn around at a well-cared-for cemetery, a reminder to make the most of each day. We've been reading Herbert Brokering's book, I Will to You: Leaving a Legacy for Those You Love, a whimsical calling forth of the words, memories, and traits that we want to pass on to our loved ones. We reflect after breakfast of homemade whole wheat bread and Swedish coffee on what's going on in the world, what's important, the family. This summer spot is also the final resting place of our parents, reminding us of their legacy of care for others and God's creation shared in words and lives. Mom, so concerned about nuclear proliferation and America's violent responses, at the age of 78 stepped into a boat with my brother in the chilly Puget Sound, protesting against

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