My youngest daughter's homework for confirmation always has a parent question. I have answered these same questions from my two older kids when they were in confirmation. So the questions are now directed to my hubby.
The question: "Who have you met that made a difference in your life and how did meeting this person change your life?"
Makes a person think, doesn't it? I think I remember my response when I answered this question. So I waited to hear my hubby's answer. To my surprise, he named the same person I had! Dr. David Kim, Harry Holt's co-founder of Holt Children's Services, Holt International.
For me, David Kim is the person that I looked up to. I only came to this realization as an adult only because I have grown and matured. It's rare that most of us will meet the person/people we look up to. Now I have the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors with David. I feel like a little kid though when I am around him, think it's so surreal that I am in his company. I am in awe of all the stories he shares. It's amazing that he started working for Harry Holt when he was just 25 years old. Now, I can say that I truly know him! Amazing.
So, this past weekend, Eugene had their annual Holt dinner and auction. I really wanted to attend, but I was lucky enough to be included during the live auction via a friend at the auction. I won the bidding on Grandma Holt's necklace, that's right, it belonged to Grandma Holt! Such a priceless gift and I really wanted to make sure it stayed within the "Holt" family.
I received the necklace this morning and I am now wearing it. I can't believe I am wearing something of Grandma's, the legacy just blows me away. I got to meet Grandma Holt at an Omaha picnic, my first time ever meeting her. I gave her a birthday present and she sent me two thank you cards. I treasure them and the picture with her. And now, I get to treasure something that was hers. I am so lucky and humbled to wear such a gift.
My two idols in my life and I have met them...Amazing Grace!
3 comments:
I am SO jealous! We had another event that we HAD to attend that evening; otherwise, I would have given you a run for your money! How about a picture?
Debbie, the exact reason why I asked Nikki if you guys were at the auction! I knew I would have been bidding against you and I was worried! I will try and find the picture that was sent to me and email it to you.
YEAH Want to see the PICTURE!!! David Kim's book is WHY we adopted MAtthew!
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