Hal Donaldson
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And so we moved 10 miles down the road to another village and to another community. And then And after that one became healthy, we went to another community. And so I think that's one example. Here in the States, I think one of the things that we've done that, and I say we, I say that collectively, I think we've been able to activate churches.
And so we moved 10 miles down the road to another village and to another community. And then And after that one became healthy, we went to another community. And so I think that's one example. Here in the States, I think one of the things that we've done that, and I say we, I say that collectively, I think we've been able to activate churches.
You know, churches typically have a heart for what we're doing. The Bible commands them to help the poor, but they don't necessarily have a track to run on. And so one of the things I think we've been able to do is not only introduce them to businesses and civic groups in their own community so that they can work together, but also to activate them, to show them what they can do
You know, churches typically have a heart for what we're doing. The Bible commands them to help the poor, but they don't necessarily have a track to run on. And so one of the things I think we've been able to do is not only introduce them to businesses and civic groups in their own community so that they can work together, but also to activate them, to show them what they can do
And I believe that the church in America is almost like a sleeping giant. I mean, there are millions of people who attend churches of different faiths who have a heart for this, but they don't necessarily know what to do. And so across America, I think we've been able to activate churches. Yeah.
And I believe that the church in America is almost like a sleeping giant. I mean, there are millions of people who attend churches of different faiths who have a heart for this, but they don't necessarily know what to do. And so across America, I think we've been able to activate churches. Yeah.
Yeah. Well, first with the employees, we really emphasize the importance of it. You know, we've lost some really dear people. Um, I lost during COVID, I lost six close friends, uh, in a period of 14 months. And, um, They were all healthy, you know, and so it's very difficult to deal with that if you don't have adequate life insurance. So I know you didn't ask for a plug, but I'm a strong believer.
Yeah. Well, first with the employees, we really emphasize the importance of it. You know, we've lost some really dear people. Um, I lost during COVID, I lost six close friends, uh, in a period of 14 months. And, um, They were all healthy, you know, and so it's very difficult to deal with that if you don't have adequate life insurance. So I know you didn't ask for a plug, but I'm a strong believer.
So I would say internationally and even in the U.S., I have a deep concern that there are many families that are month to month and they don't have insurance of any kind. And as someone that had to go through that in my teens, it's brutal. When you are not insured, it is brutal. And so I couldn't say more that from a convoy standpoint, our job is to keep people healthy.
So I would say internationally and even in the U.S., I have a deep concern that there are many families that are month to month and they don't have insurance of any kind. And as someone that had to go through that in my teens, it's brutal. When you are not insured, it is brutal. And so I couldn't say more that from a convoy standpoint, our job is to keep people healthy.
And once they get healthy and get a job, then insurance certainly is an important part of it. I'm a strong believer. And I get to see firsthand being in the business.
And once they get healthy and get a job, then insurance certainly is an important part of it. I'm a strong believer. And I get to see firsthand being in the business.
Well, the first would be don't be afraid to do reconnaissance. You know, when I went to the eight cities, I mean, that was recon. You can do reconnaissance in your community or other communities or someplace around the world. You may go there and not know what you're going to see or what you're going to do. It may be right for you. It may not be right for you.
Well, the first would be don't be afraid to do reconnaissance. You know, when I went to the eight cities, I mean, that was recon. You can do reconnaissance in your community or other communities or someplace around the world. You may go there and not know what you're going to see or what you're going to do. It may be right for you. It may not be right for you.
But all of us need to have something that goes beyond our everyday work. We need something that we're also investing in, people we're investing in. And A good way to find that out is recon. The second thing is to create a different kind of bucket list. My bucket list for years was I want to go to Antarctica, I want to go to Wimbledon, I want to walk the red carpet, you know, those kind of things.
But all of us need to have something that goes beyond our everyday work. We need something that we're also investing in, people we're investing in. And A good way to find that out is recon. The second thing is to create a different kind of bucket list. My bucket list for years was I want to go to Antarctica, I want to go to Wimbledon, I want to walk the red carpet, you know, those kind of things.
But I think... In time, I began to realize that I needed a different kind of bucket list. Those things were good, well and good, and they're still on the bucket list. But then there's another question is, what kind of imprint do I want to leave on the world? What good do I want to do for the world to make it a better place? And to add that to your bucket list. And I did that some years ago.
But I think... In time, I began to realize that I needed a different kind of bucket list. Those things were good, well and good, and they're still on the bucket list. But then there's another question is, what kind of imprint do I want to leave on the world? What good do I want to do for the world to make it a better place? And to add that to your bucket list. And I did that some years ago.
And that was, in itself, the whole exercise was really, I think, instrumental in doing what I'm doing now. So what does the word legacy mean to you? Again, I'm a person of faith. And so the first word that comes to mind is obedience. And I believe God puts ideas and opportunities in front of us. And so that would be one. But secondly is obedience.
And that was, in itself, the whole exercise was really, I think, instrumental in doing what I'm doing now. So what does the word legacy mean to you? Again, I'm a person of faith. And so the first word that comes to mind is obedience. And I believe God puts ideas and opportunities in front of us. And so that would be one. But secondly is obedience.