giving

Because of my role in the art association, I attended a scholarship awards dinner at UNCW last evening. It was surprisingly wonderful. Many years ago when I was in nursing school, I applied for and received a small scholarship. I remember writing the letter, and I remember speaking to the group who gave it to me. It meant a lot to me, but it also meant a lot to them. Talking with the recipients last night, I thought about how important it is to give back. I was in bad financial shape in the early eighties, and now that I am older and wiser, finances are better. We can't take it with us.