We had our Festival of Trees banquet this week, and were finally able to hear the fruits of our labors. (We don't know how much we earned until the banquet each year.) It was so exciting that were able to make more money than ever before. Money from all donations and volunteers, with no overhead because there are no paid staff. We were able to present over 2.3 million dollars to Primary Children's Hospital, a place that holds special meaning to most women on the board.
It also reminded me of a sweet lady who had been on the board since the beginning of the Festival of Trees. After she passed away, this story was told to us... This woman had battled cancer for many years, and was in remission for a while. When she went to the Dr and learned that the cancer had returned, and that it was too advanced to be treated, she expressed concern to her Dr about not being strong enough to work at the Festival that year. His response, "How do you want to spend your life?"
She replied, "I want to spend it serving others."
To which he responded, "Then go and live your life."
-Perhaps this is a question we can all ask ourselves. How do YOU want to spend your life? I hope that we will resolve to at least spend part of our lives in service to others. I can testify that there is no better way to cure depression, raise our spirits, or feel joy than to reach outside yourself and sincerely serve another.
She replied, "I want to spend it serving others."
To which he responded, "Then go and live your life."
-Perhaps this is a question we can all ask ourselves. How do YOU want to spend your life? I hope that we will resolve to at least spend part of our lives in service to others. I can testify that there is no better way to cure depression, raise our spirits, or feel joy than to reach outside yourself and sincerely serve another.
Have a wonderful week, friends! May you all look for opportunities to serve.
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