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This week's Campus Ministry Reflection is by Rev. Ross M Epping, University Chaplain. In 1997, Fred Rogers was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from his colleagues at the Emmys. Many of us would remember Fred more affectionately as Mr. Rogers, the lovable and kind neighbor from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. His acceptance speech was, to no surprise, gentle, and moving, and humble, and powerful. As he reached the stage, Mr. Rogers made a slight bow to the crowd of people before him and said, “All of us have special ones who have loved us into being. Would you just take, along with me, ten seconds to think of the people who have helped you become who you are. Those who have cared about you, and wanted what was best for you in life. Ten seconds of silence. I’ll watch the time.” After the ten seconds were up, Mr. Rogers leaned back towards the microphone and said, “Whomever you’ve been thinking about, how pleased they must be to know the difference you feel they’ve made.” I th...

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