Friday, October 1, 2010

Mortenson and Others Like Him

I was looking at the Penguin Reader's Guide again and they posted the following questions -- Have you ever known anyone like Mortenson? OR Have you ever had the experience of making a difference yourself through acts of generosity, aid, or leadership?  I can't think of anyone I know personally that has garnered attention like Mortenson, but I certainly know many "unsung heroes"...those that make a difference everyday through acts of generosity, aid, or leadership.  How about the folks across Anderson who volunteer in places like the Christian Center, a local Food Pantry, or Alternatives?  How about those serving on the mission field.  John Ackerman's work in Haiti comes to mind.  I'm a member of Rotary and our motto is "Service Above Self".  There are many other organizations, to which many of us belong, that make a difference.  


How would you answer these questions.