“All the women in my mother’s small family died before my birth. My mother died nine weeks after I was born— and then things got worse...

After my mother died, my father must have been overwhelmed. Childcare was not something normally performed by men in the spring of 1941 and in my father’s case, he abandoned his responsibilities which were assumed by my great-grandfather.

In a few short months before his death, my great-grandfather buried his granddaughter (my mother), saw to my baptism, and made arrangements for my admittance to The Lutheran Home at Topton.” --Sheldon Fees

Dear Neighbor,

Imagine being that alone at the start of life! Then feel the comfort of knowing that Diakon can lovingly respond to such situations—with help from neighbors such as you.

“It was at Topton that I was cared for by Sarah Gable,” Sheldon continues. “This selfless, loving woman made me feel loved when I needed to be loved. Sarah bathed us, taught us prayers, and loved each of us as one of God’s children. Sarah helped make Topton a home, not just an institution. That’s why I’m a donor and designate my gifts to Diakon in her memory.”

Helping neighbors in need is what Diakon is all about. And neighbors helping neighbors expresses the heart of service—and the heart of giving. That’s why I’m asking you to support Diakon’s mission of love, compassion and caring with a generous gift of $100, $50, $35 or even $25.

By making a gift today, you become one of God’s servants—and a blessing to those you help through your generosity. Please make your gift now, and God bless you for caring about neighbors in need.

Your fellow servant in Christ,

Mark T. Pile
President and CEO