Journal entry by Joanne Negstad — 19 minutes ago
Having written so many times about the ( ) generosity I've experienced in this journey I'm running out of superlatives. Here is an excerpt from a letter from Jodi Harpstead, CEO, LSS MN.
"...I thought you would like to know that we (LSS) received 150 contributions totaling $11,400 that will go toward our Youth Services across Minnesota. (In memory of Joanne.)
Even as I mourn the loss of a beloved friend and leader Joanne, I celebrate the legacy you have built together. Lutheran Social of Minnesota would not be who we are without you. And Lutheran social ministry across the U.S. would not be what it is today without Joanne."
Joanne would be so pleased by this ( ) generosity benefiting homeless youth! She'd be grateful to the givers and happy that youth will be helped! Praise the Lord!
When Joanne would return from volunteers stints at LSS...at the front desk of The Center for Changing Lives, or, being grandma at the house for young mothers, or, meeting with governing board, etc...she would affirm CEO, Jodi Harpstead. Three of Jodi's characteristics, or gifts, were specifically mentioned; creative, farsighted leadership, her connection to the church, and her support of LSA, the national network of service organizations that Joanne helped to establish.
Blessings,
Al
"...I thought you would like to know that we (LSS) received 150 contributions totaling $11,400 that will go toward our Youth Services across Minnesota. (In memory of Joanne.)
Even as I mourn the loss of a beloved friend and leader Joanne, I celebrate the legacy you have built together. Lutheran Social of Minnesota would not be who we are without you. And Lutheran social ministry across the U.S. would not be what it is today without Joanne."
Joanne would be so pleased by this ( ) generosity benefiting homeless youth! She'd be grateful to the givers and happy that youth will be helped! Praise the Lord!
When Joanne would return from volunteers stints at LSS...at the front desk of The Center for Changing Lives, or, being grandma at the house for young mothers, or, meeting with governing board, etc...she would affirm CEO, Jodi Harpstead. Three of Jodi's characteristics, or gifts, were specifically mentioned; creative, farsighted leadership, her connection to the church, and her support of LSA, the national network of service organizations that Joanne helped to establish.
Blessings,
Al
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