Journal entry by Joanne Negstad — May 15, 2018
Joanne had a passion for the cause of ministry to homeless youth. Today, LSS held their Annual Luncheon to support this program. I brought an envelope filled with checks...memorial gifts given in Joanne's memory.
She did some volunteer work at one of the LSS Homes for formerly homeless youth. This home housed single mom's with their children. Joanne would go and help with the children. It was a physical challenge for her during her last years but she loved it.
When the Sate of Minnesota accepted gay marriage, two active and beloved members of our congregation planned to marry. Both David and John are collectors, as a visit to their house attests. Well established in life, they didn't want wedding presents. Joanne suggested to them that they request wedding gifts, in the their honor, be given to LSS Homeless Youth Program. They gladly accepted the suggestion and made a registry, from a list of what LSS needed for the program. The result was a van load of items and about $1500.00 cash for homeless youth. It was particularly appropriate becasue many of the homeless youth are LBGT.
Yes, I am very proud of Joanne!
Blessings,
Al
Headed to SD tomorrow for the first time since Joanne's burial.
She did some volunteer work at one of the LSS Homes for formerly homeless youth. This home housed single mom's with their children. Joanne would go and help with the children. It was a physical challenge for her during her last years but she loved it.
When the Sate of Minnesota accepted gay marriage, two active and beloved members of our congregation planned to marry. Both David and John are collectors, as a visit to their house attests. Well established in life, they didn't want wedding presents. Joanne suggested to them that they request wedding gifts, in the their honor, be given to LSS Homeless Youth Program. They gladly accepted the suggestion and made a registry, from a list of what LSS needed for the program. The result was a van load of items and about $1500.00 cash for homeless youth. It was particularly appropriate becasue many of the homeless youth are LBGT.
Yes, I am very proud of Joanne!
Blessings,
Al
Headed to SD tomorrow for the first time since Joanne's burial.
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