Journal entry by Joanne Negstad — Jul 17, 2018
Over the years Joanne and I often discussed our charitable giving. Those discussions involved both the object of our giving and the amount we should give. Never, can I recall, her ever saying "that's too much" for any figure I would suggest. There were times she'd suggest more, but never less. Perhaps it was that generous heart that made her an effective fund raiser. Because she knew the joy of giving, it was easy for her to ask others to give. The second factor in her fund raising effectiveness was her deep commitment to the causes for which she sought funds. This combination of her own abundant generosity and working on behalf of causes in which she believed made her very effective.
Now, in the presence of abscence, as I contemplate giving I know what she would say, "do it", "do more", "yes". This is just one more way that her influence lives on.
Blessings,
Al
Now, in the presence of abscence, as I contemplate giving I know what she would say, "do it", "do more", "yes". This is just one more way that her influence lives on.
Blessings,
Al
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