I’ve been making a lot of phone calls to school boards, retirement homes, seniors’ centers, etc. to let them know about “My Legacy Links,” www.mylegacylinks.com, a project I’ve developed to connect teens and seniors. The idea is that teens who need to complete 40 hours of community service volunteer requirements, pair up with seniors to help them record their wisdom, values, insights and experiences in a “My Life Legacy” workbook. If the senior doesn’t have any computer skills, but is interested in learning how to do e-mail etc, the teen can assist him or her.

The project has been approved by the Durham Bd. od Ed. and I had a call in to the Catholic Bd., but had not yet connected with them.

This morning, I had barely awakened when the phone rang and a woman said she was returning my call. I recognized the name, but couldn’t place it in the long list of people I had been contacting. You have to understand that in the morning, my tongue just doesn’t work right. I’m not a morning person and it takes a good cup of coffee and abaout a half hour of wake-up time before I can talk straight.

When I realized it was the Catholic School Board lady, I just sent a quick prayer up and said, “Oh God, pleeeeze  help me to talk straight!”

I am still amazed! I was totally clear and articulate – explained the entire project, with background, purpose etc., with nary an “um!” The woman was very interested and requested a meeting for Wednesday. Wow! Thank you Lord! 🙂