Autumn Leaf Society
Will your wishes to Hosparus; join the Autumn Leaf Society
Hosparus invites you to join the Autumn Leaf Society. All you need to do is include Hosparus in your will or estate and let us know about your plans. Last year, Hosparus planned gifts topped more than $640,000.
Unless otherwise designated by the donor, bequests received by Hosparus may be used to fund immediate needs or placed in a perpetual fund. Individual endowments may be created within the overall endowment fund. The principal from this fund is invested to ensure modest growth and produce annual income. Hosparus spends a portion of this annual income to meet special and ongoing needs. The Finance Committee of the Hosparus Board of Directors oversees all investments and expenditures.
Remember Hosparus in your will or estate plan. For information, call Bob Mueller at (502) 719-8921.
What's your legacy?
Bob Mueller. "When is the best time
to plant a tree?"
By Bob Mueller
Senior Director, Mission & Stewardship
Hosparus
As a pastor, I often wondered if I made a difference. As a Hosparus chaplain, I hoped I was spiritually helpful to patients at the end of life. As a fundraiser, I encourage individuals to make a plan for their loved ones and for their favorite charities. Making a difference, being helpful and making plans are all about leaving a legacy.
One dying gentleman told me that he wanted to be assured that the life he had lived would in some special way have made a difference. I then asked him the question, "When do you think is the best time to plant a tree?"
The look in his eye told me that he was curious to see where I was headed with this question. He said, "I’d say this coming spring."
"No," I replied, "not this coming spring. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. Do you know why?"
After reflecting he said, "Well, it would be pretty well grown by now."
"That's exactly right. I think leaving a legacy is like planting a tree. Your life legacy had its seed planted many years ago, and in the future your friends and family will enjoy the fruit of that legacy. When your friends and family talk to me about you, they speak in loving words that affirm not only the high standards of integrity they've witnessed, but also the compassion you have shown for them."
I suggested that we pray together and then I'd leave so he could rest. After we prayed, he thanked me and said, "This chapter is to be continued."
What’s your legacy? There's no time like the present to begin the process.
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