Leaving behind a legacy

Family at Hidden Acres
Our family at Hidden Acres | Photo by Kara Blundell

Our family continues to be amazed and impressed with the impact my sister Amy has had on the lives of so many. While she never considered her life to hold much significance, she truly left behind a legacy we should all strive for.

Yesterday we took part in a dedication of the new Legacy Park at Hidden Acres Retreat Center, which features a new walking bridge that was given in Amy’s memory.
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Taxes and giving

I need some help understanding something. Hopefully there are some folks out there that read this blog that can help me out.

I keep hearing folks who are mad and upset about the way Obama is spending their tax dollars. I heard similar things from the other side of the aisle when Bush was president. And I can understand that (from both sides).

But if you don’t like the way your tax dollars are being spent – why don’t you simply find a non-profit organization that you approve of and give your tax dollars to them instead?
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