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Grandma Gummy's Garden

Now, it’s your turn to share what matters most. Begin writing your Lasting Legacy Online story today—a timeless gift your family and friends will cherish forever.

How to get started

We know that sharing your story is a meaningful and deeply personal journey. It can also be overwhelming, not sure knowing where to start, what to include and how to format.That’s why we’ve made the process simple, guiding you step-by-step to ensure your memories, experiences, and wisdom are preserved just the way you envision.

  • Register with your email address

  • Use our 20 Question Guide to get started writing your story.

  • Add photos and other tid-bits that make your story uniquely you

  • Share your story with friends and family via your personal URL (web link) or QR Code

  • Encourage others to join and share their story for you (and others) to read

Everyone has a story to share

Read our featured stories

Take a moment to read Grandma Gummy and her friend Kay's Lasting Legacy Online stories. We hope they give you ideas on what you can write and how you can share your story with those you love.

Grandma Gummy

The Story of Elaine Schwartz

Elaine’s Lasting Legacy Online story is dedicated to her grandchildren; in it she shares her love of life, her strong political beliefs, advice and lessons she learned on the way and even her favorite beef pot roast recipe. It’s one that ensures those that come after her will hear and know “Pete.”

Justice Kay McFarland

Chief Justice McFarland’s life and accomplishments created a legacy.

Her story is told on Lasting Legacy Online as well as through the Kay McFarland Japanese Garden. We hope it may inspire future generations to aspire in the same way she did.Judge McFarland was born on July 20, 1935 in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was appointed to the Kansas Supreme Court by Governor Robert Bennett, becoming the first woman to hold that office. Judge McFarland became the first female Chief Justice for the State of Kansas in 1995.

Kay's Japanese Garden | Topeka Zoo

Where to start

Use our Story Guide to get started

Using our story prompts, you'll be asked a series of questions to help guide you to create your life story. This is an experience for grandparents and grandchildren to do together, learning about one another while leaving their story, in their own words, for future generations.

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You will never be asked to purchase anything. Your information is secure. You will not be spammed or have your email address sold to bots. Thanks to Justice Kay McFarland, Lasting Legacy Online will always remain free to everyone.