Our family continues to be amazed and impressed with the impact my sister Amy has had on the lives of so many. While she never considered her life to hold much significance, she truly left behind a legacy we should all strive for.
Yesterday we took part in a dedication of the new Legacy Park at Hidden Acres Retreat Center, which features a new walking bridge that was given in Amy’s memory.
I took some photos and put together a brief story for the Kaufman newspaper, but I wanted to share a short audio slideshow here as well with some pictures from the day as well as audio from Pastor Charles Diffee and a story shared about Amy from Cathy Diffee.
The park centers around a pond, split in the middle by a walking bridge, with two fountains on either side. A new pavilion and walking path were also included to create a beautiful focal point to the park as visitors enter the property.
And while the features of the park may have a visual impact on visitors, Charles Diffee hopes the space will offer an even greater impact on the lives of those who visit the property.
“I hope the impact of this park will come through telling stories,” Diffee said. “We feel like as we tell stories — about the significant impact these people have had on others — the impact of the park will continue to grow.”
