Legacy...what will your legacy say about you?
"What you do today determines who you become tomorrow. And what you do each year determines the legacy you leave. Your word shapes your character. Your character influences your actions. Your actions influence others. The lives you touch and the impact you have determine the story that will be told about you tomorrow."
Jon Gordon
For those of you that may not know my background, I grew up in the cutting horse industry, an industry in the heart of Parker County. I was blessed with many years of riding horses and being around some amazing Cowboys and Cowgirls that have created a culture in an industry that exemplifies heart. My family was connected to a Brock family long before I ever realized it through the cutting horse industry - The Welch Family. Whitney Welch and three of her friends, all Brock ISD students, were killed on December 19, 1998, the result of an encounter with a drunk driver. It was a devastating loss. Through this loss, the Welch family created a memorial scholarship in the National Youth Cutting Horse Association. "Whitney exemplified the true meaning of sportsmanship; she was a quiet girl, always friendly, courteous and respectful to others. Whitney was gracious in winning as well as losing. Whitney’s father, former National Cutting Horse Association President, Greg Welch, passed away on July 4, 2004, after a brief illness. Greg was a much-loved supporter of young cutters and served as a positive force in the lives of many youth members". The attached video was created this year and speaks to Legacy. Given the connection to Brock ISD and the book we have read this summer, I felt it only fitting to include it in this blog. Please take a moment to hear some powerful words regarding legacy and a local family.
The Whitney & Greg Welch Memorial Scholarship
Live a life that leaves a legacy.
