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MARIANIST
REFLECTION
October 2008
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NICE GUY AWARD
Annette Wasno is a Lay Marianist from Beltsville, Maryland.
She was recently named runner-up for an award given by Acacia Federal
Savings Bank. It's called the "Nice Guy Award." Here's what they
said about Annette.
Annette brings friendship and hope
to disabled foster children at Second Chance hospice and group home. She
plays with them, reads to them ... even decorates their rooms so they'll
have fresh, fun surroundings. She has served as their advocate and has inspired
groups such as CASA to recruit other volunteer visitors. Thanks to Annette,
children with serious conditions such as cerebral palsy and scoliosis are
showing improved development - and enjoying a better quality of life.
And here's what Annette said.
I
decided to volunteer for CASA of Prince
George's County when I realized I wasn't putting
my beliefs into action. CASA volunteers are advocates for neglected
children; we're there to recommend services they need and spend time with
them too. So I'm able to give support to those who need it most. As a
bonus, it's fun! The kids I visit have so little, and as their disabilities
get worse and worse they have less and less. I'm glad to be able to do
something that will enrich their lives.
"Beliefs into action," is another way of
"Saying Yes."
peace and love,
aj
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Contact
Information
If you would like
information about the Marianist Family visit the website of Marianist Lay Network of North
America, The Society of Mary, Marianist Sisters or The Marianist Family.
If you are interested in becoming a part of the Marianist Family,
e-mail AJ Wagner.
(President of Marianist Lay Network of North America.)
If you have a
suggestion or a comment or if you have a story for Saying Yes, send it to AJ
If you experience
problems receiving the e-mail, contact Jacqui Griswold MLNNA Communication Coordinator
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