Introduction

Webster defines legacy as a gift or a bequest that is handed down, endowed or conveyed from one person to another. It is something descendible one comes into possession of that is transmitted, inherited or received from a predecessor.

I am a retired teacher and coach and have spent thirty-eight years guiding students and athletes. It is my hope that I left a small legacy for those I taught and coached by influencing their actions and decision-making skills to create a better life for themselves and those around them.

My dad left me a legacy which influenced my love of sports. I watched him from the sidelines and the classroom as he mentored young people and treated everyone with respect and dignity.

My mom, also an educator, gave me an appreciation for the arts. Growing up in a house with music, paintings and photographs inspired me to enjoy those aspects of my surroundings.

Both parents were a strong influence in my spiritual life. Attending church regularly, helping with any chores, taking communion to shut ins and watching them lead worship activities strengthened my desire to walk the Christian path.

As I grew up I developed a love for outdoor activities. Sometimes it was pretending to be an archeologist in the ditch behind my house. Other times it was fishing for crawdads. My mom would sometimes drop us off at the spillway on Trinity Bay where we would spend the day fishing the foamy waters around the pier. My favorite trips were to the Bolivar beaches in search of speckled trout or surfing in the warm summer waters. Other good memories were made learning to throw a fly rod and catching small bass in a local pond.

As you will see, I have a deep appreciation for nature and God’s creations. I have tried to share that legacy with my children and extended family and friends. That love for the outdoors and its Creator inspired me to start this blog.

So come along with me on this journey as I share my experiences in God’s Great Outdoors. Thanks for reading and God Bless You!

Tim Lumpkin