DesanaGiving

I met George and Kathy Houk about two years ago. My wife Kathi has known them a lot longer. They are ordinary people.

Hearing their stories about the places they have been and the people they have met facsinated me. I love to travel. What captured my attention most was the true concern and passion they have for helping others. We have enjoyed our friendship with the Houks but I must admit I was not expecting an invitation to be on the Desana Board of Directors.

A search of my past finds nothing remarkable in the matter of giving to others. It's not that I didn't care, I did. It's just that I thought "What good could come from my small contribution?" Maybe that was just a cover for my own selfishness.

Few things in my life have ever managed to bring me the kind of joy I have known from watching my children at Christmas. Seeing them so aware that they are loved and cherished. Every child deserves this.

In these difficult economic times many children won't have a Christmas that makes a real difference in their life. It's not their fault.

Desana has given me an opportunity to make that difference. I want to share that opportunity with as many ordinary people as possible.

There is no shortage of need in Nashville regarding under priveledged children at Christmas. Our team is currently looking into how to best apply our resources. As our plan evolves I will be looking for volunteers. Our budget of course is not yet as big as the need, so we always welcome contributions.

Ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they take action. So if you are like me, an ordinary person, please give it some thought and then ...take action.

Brian

{paypalbutton=2}