Beth Andersen's Page

I gave away dozens of copies of 29 Gifts for the holidays.  They were my primary gift.  I gave them to my sons, my parents, my siblings, my friends and people from Rotary and church.

I also bought some "29 Gifts" book marks to give away. 

I feel like Johnny Appleseed, planting seeds across America.  We will see what grows.  So far no one has come back to me with stories of giving.  But one person said she is…

Today I am heartbroken.  My son Erik has not been too excited about anything UNTIL he applied for a Rotary Youth Exchange program.  Suddenly, he had a spring in his step and a passion for life.  He had not been this way since his private school closed last year and he lost all his friends.  Unfortunately, he was not one of the lucky chosen.

Only last Friday, our family set off on the Rotary interview weekends with light hearts and excitement about the wonderful program.  Our…