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The legacy of hope

“My faith is fundamental to who I am. I have been blessed by God with so much – a loving wife, two beautiful children, the capacity to earn an income through my work, the gift of being a wordsmith and a writer. All that I have is a blessing from our Lord, who loves us and wants us to flourish.

While this notion has been easier to grasp in some seasons, it was difficult in the passing of my two children, Amber Rose and Brodie Joshua, in 2000 and 2010, respectively, and my wife, Celena, in 2017.

As I reflected on my time with Celena, Amber and Brodie, I realised how fortunate we were to have access to good health care.

Having been to places like Myanmar, Uganda, Timor‑Leste and India, I know that not all countries are as privileged as Australia. For some children born with disabilities or who experience illness while growing up, it is only the Church and those who serve as missionaries that can make the difference between life and death.

I want to see young mums able to give birth without fear of losing their life or the life of their child; I want to see children afflicted by land mine explosions able to remain mobile and be all that God created them to be; I want to see religious sisters able to share both their faith and access to medical and surgical facilities.

The legacy from my children and wife is hope: it is my prayer and desire to see this hope available to all.”

Like David, by choosing to include Catholic Mission in your Will, you can leave a legacy of hope for children and communities served by missionaries around the world. Your gift, no matter how large or small, will make a real difference in the lives of children and families for generations to come.

To consider leaving a gift in your Will to Catholic Mission, please call 1800 257 296 or email wills@catholicmission.org.au. •

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