A Note From Nancy Yunker
President & CEO

The Width and Depth of “Thankful”

Dear Friends,

At this time of year we hear and read many quotes about being thankful. Many of these are personalized by identifying how a person has experienced being thankful. Some have a more global perspective of thankfulness; yet others may focus on one individual who has enabled them to experience some wonderful event in their life which has created lasting appreciation.

These all have a similar theme: recognizing those who have made our lives a little easier or better.

“Thankful” is often written in our client surveys by those whom we have served in our programs. These clients express gratitude for our staff members who have often gone far beyond the expectations of their jobs to serve them. As a client recently commented, “I am really thankful for group…. it helped me more than you will ever know to change my life.” A mother told us, “Thank you for the very positive impact on mine and my children’s lives.” Still another, “Thanks, I feel able to handle my life crises better—Hurrah!” Our staff demonstrates the highest level of professionalism in serving all who come to our service sites. We are deeply thankful for their dedication and compassion.

Yes, we are thankful—thankful for our faithful donors, our supporting church congregations, and the Synod and District offices who keep us in their prayers. But most of all, we are thankful for our clients who give us the chance to take part in Christ’s service. We are grateful to have the opportunity to change lives and foster personal renewal. We are thankful for families who remain intact even when facing the current financial and employment stressors. For all of you who read the Messenger and take part in our ministry in some way, thank you and may God bless you as He has Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio for the past 98 years.

In God’s Service,

Nancy A. Yunker
President/CEO