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<DIV>Hello Therese,</DIV>
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<DIV>I love your story of the Circulation Day. It has ancient roots, I
think. </DIV>
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<DIV>It also reminded me of a time a while ago when I used to 'do church.'
I was speaking at a retreat of about 70. As part of my talk I planned to pass
out rocks and a round ball of artist's clay to each listener. To collect the
rocks I wandered dry creek beds and petite canyons and my own shelves
throughout my home. I passed over a small white stone I had on a shelf several
times as it was a favorite but that 'inner nag' I call the spirit wouldn't leave
me alone and finally I gave in saying, "okay, you can have that rock." The
retreat time came and prior to my talk I stopped in at the little makeshift
chapel to make my request of the three supporters there (they pledge to do
whatever the speaker asks during the length of the talk). I simply asked that
after they passed out the rocks and clay to every participant that they take the
remainder back to the chapel and play with them. </DIV>
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<DIV>After my talk was over I returned to the chapel to find out how the play
had gone. One of the three had built a tiny altar out of the rocks using
the clay as mortar and two tiny broken branches for a cross which she then gave
to me as a gift. There in the center top of that altar was my white rock.</DIV>
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<DIV>My advice to all who hesitate on what they would give as a donation to this
auction, "never underestimate the power of a gift."</DIV>
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<DIV>Peace, </DIV>
<DIV>Susan</DIV></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>
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