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David’s story: To me, this is legacy
By David McGovern I see all that I have as a blessing from our Lord, who loves us and wants to see us flourish.
This hasn’t always been easy to hold onto, as in 2000, my wife, Celena and I, laid our daughter, Amber Rose, to rest at 137 days old. A decade later, we buried our five‑year‑old son, Brodie Joshua. In both instances, while it did not make their passing easier, I felt upheld by God and trusted His plan.
It was hard to grasp this notion, however, when Celena died from liver failure in 2017.
It was in the midst of my grief that I decided to arrange my affairs to leave a gift in my will to Catholic Mission.
After Celena’s death, I began to fret that my time might come, and I didn’t have anyone to leave my earthly possessions to – there were no dependents and no spouse.
But one thing I have learned is the concept of legacy. We don’t always know what impact our prayers and donations have on those to whom our prayers and our financial assistance is directed. We give, in confidence and faithfulness, trusting the work of the missionaries and Catholic Mission, to ensure the best results are achieved. To me, this is legacy.
Like David, choosing to include a gift in your will to Catholic Mission helps to ensure that the legacy of your life continues well into the future. A gift in your will is a powerful gift with an eternal impact and will make a real difference in missionary communities and the lives of children and families for generations to come.
