Conference Called

--by Imanigrace, posted Sep 30, 2015

This week I received the most astonishing thank you note from a person I helped attend a unique conference. This individual, let's call him Rick (and his wife) were facing a great deal of employment instability in the educational institution where they they worked. They were also raising two sweet and busy preschoolers; the stress of it all was evident.

Rick and his wife had been attending the conference for years. It is the kind of event that nourishes teaches and administrators who work with vulnerable children and young people. When it became apparent that their employer was not going to provide enough funding for them to attend, I "pulled some strings" which Rick said made it possible for both to go.

I hadn't thought more about it until I received Rick's note Thursday. He said attending the conference was like a lifeline; they were able connect with trusted mentors and friends and gain wise counsel on the circumstances they were facing. They've since left that institution and are happily settled in new city. The children are flourishing as
well. Icing on the cake: Rick said that he and his wife met through participation in the conference years ago!
What a gift to me!!

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Posted by Imanigrace
Sep 30, 2015
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Readers Comments

melnotes wrote: Thank you for sharing this wonderful story of kindness :)

AndiCas wrote: Marvellous story :)

seamar67 wrote: Beautiful. Thank you!

savraj wrote: Oh this is a beautiful story.

terre wrote: Kindness multiplied! I love this story! And am so happy they thanked you and kept you informed of the good things happening to them, partly because of the opportunity you helped provide. Blessings to you!

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