Follow in Someone’s Footsteps
I wonder if wearing an apron will help me follow in the footsteps of my Granny Beasley.
- Will it make me a better cook?
- Will it give me a great sense of humor?
- Will it give me arms big enough to hug the world?
I rarely saw her without her apron. She used it to:
- Keep her clothes clean while she cooked or did other work
- Dry tears from her own or children’s eyes
- Fan herself during hot weather
She did take it off when people took her picture.
To follow in the footsteps of someone, we:
- Follow the person’s example.
- Take that person’s role or job.
- Look to the person for guidance or an example.
- Live like that person lived.
I doubt that my WorldCrafts apron will make me like Granny. However, it does:
- Provide great memories
- Challenge me to follow in the footsteps of Granny Beasley (and the many other positive examples in my life)
- Encourage me to create good footsteps for others to follow
“Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me” (Psalm 119:133 NIV).
Whose footsteps do you follow? Please comment.
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