Teaching others

Last Wednesday I had the opportunity to go and speak to a business class at Bethany Lutheran College. The professor wanted me to talk about starting and running a nonprofit organization. At first I wasn't sure what knowledge I had to share, but as I sat down and started thinking about all that has happened in the last year and a half I realized how much I have learned! Even more than that, it really hit me how far we have come in helping CHD families and raising awareness here in Minnesota! Sometimes it can feel overwhelming when you realize how much there is still to be done, but this was a great reminder that you also have to take time to appreciate all that has been accomplished already.

It was really encouraging to see that the students cared not only about the business aspect of Lasting Imprint but the cause itself. A number of them stayed after class to ask more questions about what we do. One young woman told me she wants to become an Obstetrician - think about how many people will be impacted by the knowledge she now has about CHD! Incredible.

Speaking of business, Lasting Imprint has now filed to have our name trademarked! The continued growth and progress we are making is so much fun to watch and be a part of!