Do For Others, Do What Is Right

   There is a college up in Kentucky. One we visited a few years back. One that I was impressed with because of their goal of reaching into the poorer sections of the Eastern Kentucky mountains and making education available to those students who could, and would, influence the region for good. 

   Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, Kentucky

   My figures may be off, but, if I remember correctly, they told us at the time of our visit that something like 85% of the freshman class, came from families that were sending the first in their family line off to college. That is a staggering number, especially for us who take college education as a normal extension of schooling.

   But, I say all of this to give a little background to a short piece I read in their newsletter for December, 2016:

   "Jon Conover, a member of our physical plant staff who is responsible for cleaning the Biggers Sports Center, traveled with the men's basketball team as they traveled to play the College of Coastal Georgia and Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, FL. While the men won both games, I was touched that Jon was able to see the ocean for the very first time! How thoughtful were Coach Paul Peck and his team to think of Jon on this trip. It makes me wonder how many of of precious students still have yet to experience this wonder."

   A coach and his team see a man, who is essentially a janitor cleaning the gymnasium they use for their sport, and make it possible for him have the thrill of discovering the beach and ocean for the first time in his life. What a treat for coach and team to be there when Jon first cast his eyes on that scene.

   And what stories Jon could tell his family and friends, of his discoveries, and his feelings, as he stood on that shore and marveled at his surroundings. 

   Things and situations, vistas and feelings of wonder, places that we take for granted..All part of a gift of love for one that was cared about.

   Two of my three points from the previous post:

   1. Do for Others

   2. Do What is Right

   A great example of caring and doing.

   Impressive in my book..