The Life You Leave Behind: A Journey to Legacy What will be remembered when your life is done? In this deeply personal and pastorally rich book, Patrick Shay Beard continues the journey begun in Slowly by Slowly and Here After . Having walked through seasons of heartbreak, loss, survival, and calling, he now turns to the question every heart eventually asks: What will my legacy be? Drawing from his own story of serving as a chaplain, EMT, and founder of the Fire Rehab Foundation, Beard reflects on how God reshapes our calling through trials, renewal, and unexpected paths. With honesty and hope, he shares how legacy is not about achievement or performance, but about surrender—living in such a way that points others to Christ long after we are gone. Blending Scripture, pastoral wisdom, and real-life experiences, The Life You Leave Behind encourages readers to: Face the reality of regret with the hope of Christ’s forgiveness. - Reframe calling and purpose in light of God’s ongoing work. - Invest in relationships with family, community, and the next generation. - Live with courage, faith, and love that leave a lasting imprint. Like the tree planted by streams of water, your life can bear fruit that endures. The Life You Leave Behind is both a testimony and an invitation: to embrace your present, surrender your future, and live toward a legacy that truly lasts.