By Sister Margie Hosch, OSF
October 6, 2014
The enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to lift people out
of poverty permeated throughout our lunch discussion at Laurey’s.
The Laurey’s general manager lifted up the spirit of their
founder, who recently passed away. Her goal was to bring food from the soil to
the table. All workers at Laurey’s receive a living wage. The manager explained
that many people in Asheville receive a minimum wage, which keeps people in
poverty. Just economics is the goal, which is a long distance from being a
reality.
Much effort by many people to bring people in poverty to
vote is only the start. “Hope holds on” was the spirit of the sharing as the
participants showed no signs of giving up or letting go.
Much support was given by the presence of Nuns on the Bus.
This adventure down the “road less traveled” to the “people less visited” is
the spark that will bring more people to vote as they commit to riding the bus
with us.
We can’t buy presence. It can only be given away. It was
multiplied at this meal and will be multiplied by all participants as they
interact with others.
