First and second graders at Shalom Lutheran in Alexandria created a batch of Christmas Greeting cards and mailed them to Beverly Rolfsrud, who is one of the church founders.
Beverly, 92, has moved to Bloomington, but remains an important part of the Shalom community, as these little testaments prove. This morning Beverly gave each colorful message a first read, but they'll come out again and again, whenever she wants a day brightener.
She's most gratified to see her efforts continue to bear fruit, as new generations bring the church mission forward.
Recent national events add to the poignancy of this sweet gesture.