Inspire, Winter 2007

Inspire 13 doctrine, and purpose. The students are so much fun and such great people that it’s a privilege for us to spend time with them; we are always sad when they leave and wish they could stay longer.” She mentioned that they are thankful that their two children have a connection to the CU students who are “kind, vibrant, and love the Lord.” In closing they added, “We don’t know how to say this without sounding sanctimonious, but it is truly a blessing and a deep joy to us to be able to help other fatherless kids attend Cedarville. Our financial part in it is small, but we’re honored to be able to help.” What quickly comes to mind is Deuteronomy 10:18: “He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the alien, giving him food and clothing.” Feature David graduated in 1984 with a B.A. in chemistry and is a physician (D.O.). His wife, Laura, graduated in 1985 with a B.A. in behavioral science. She is a homemaker. The Lindners have two children, Kiera (9) and Ethan (6). They reside in Naples, Florida. Kara Niemotka Gibbs ’96 is a writer and copy editor for Cedarville University. She currently resides in Cedarville, Ohio, and married Brent Gibbs ’96 on August 25, 2007. While residing in Chicago, Kara was a writer for her neighborhood newsletter and Beltone Corp. She also was a contributing writer for the Columbus Dispatch . Kara is a graduate of Cedarville University’s language and literature program. You can reach her at karagibbs@cedarville.edu . “You do not understand how grateful I am for your gracious gift of the scholarship. This being my fourth year at Cedarville, I have always feared that I would not be able to complete the academic year. I look back now and see how gracious the Lord has been to me, and especially by putting people in my path such as you. I will be graduating soon, and I know that the Lord has guided me all of the way. He has been there during all of my down times, like when my father passed away winter quarter of my freshman year, and he has shown me how awesome it is to be in a place such as Cedarville. I now stand on the brink of a new stage of my life, and I cannot thank you enough for your gracious gift.” — Paul Manson ’02 I “I never thought such a small gift would bring such a gracious response.” Like this donor, you may be surprised to know that small gifts make a big difference at Cedarville! This principle is how the Lindners established their scholarship: not with a single check, but by building up the fund over time. Lots of little gifts have become enormously meaningful to the students who benefit from their giving. Many of the gifts we receive each day are under $100. Surprised? Broad-based support is exactly why the Cedarville Fund exists, and we are grateful for every donor who believes in our mission enough to invest in it. To learn more, contact Kim Botta Longo ’02 at 937-766-7699 or give online at www.cedarville.edu/donors . Giving back doesn’t mean a million dollars. Just give what you can. “I cannot describe how surprised and excited I was to receive this scholarship.… I am constantly amazed at howHe has provided forme at Cedarville.Thank you!” —MarkM. ’09