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A Volunteer’s Perspective

A clear part of our search in life is to discover the path to service that is a true calling for us. There is nothing like using our time, talents and abilities in the service of love for others. This I have found in the opportunities to volunteer with Buckner.
Since I retired in 2004, I have [...]

Discovering the “Soul” of a New Community

Buckner’s newest independent living community in Austin opened its doors in early December 2010. Even though the building is beautiful and elegant, something was missing.
In a conversation with a woman whose parents had passed away, I inquired as to how she was holding up since her loss. She shared she was doing okay, considering how [...]

Why I Don’t Make Plans

I had a very busy week at work and it was Friday afternoon. I had made plans for my weekend, which I normally don’t do. Usually I like to rest and rejuvenate, but I planned to meet my grown kids for supper and go with them to a baseball game.
I went to the business office [...]

The Lord Will Provide

“So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, ‘On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.’” Genesis 22:14
A financial planner once asked me, “Have you ever had more month at the end of your money?”  That seems to always be the case for me and [...]