Ana Duo Fund
c/o Kristie Rush
44 Graystone Lane
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Email: contact@anaduo.org
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Born to Bob and Ruth. “Adopted” by John and Ann when Laura Wensley became Laura Rider. A constant source of joy. A thoughtful girl who grew into a courageous woman.
Sandwiched between Rob and Chris. Rob loved teaching “Bird” to be tough - on and off the court. Chris milked the 12-years-younger-baby-brother status, yet loved being purposefully included into Laura’s life. And, after being the only girl for years, she loved having five sisters-in-law!
Gifted in making you feel as if you’re the most important person in the world. Fun, compassionate and gracious. Approachable, gentle, willing to speak truth in love. Up for an adventure or for a long, honest talk.
The “MJ” of the Webster High School and the SUNY Potsdam basketball teams. A later-in-life runner who ran a physical race like she ran her spiritual one - with dedication and perseverance, with the goal in mind, yet with an appreciation and joy for the journey.
Crafted perfectly for John, and he perfectly for her. A brightly shining example of how God designed marriage to be, of how sacrificial love, passion and companionship are intended to combine and produce something precious.
Created to teach, whether in the classroom or at home. From California to upstate New York to State Road School in Webster, hundreds of children have been blessed by her natural skill, her nurturing spirit and her genuine and deep love for learning.
Her life-long dream. Expertly balanced discipline and grace, independence and snuggles, laughter and seriousness. Knew her true role: “I know my kids will be great adults because they are great kids. And I have done my job well in that I have prayed and prayed over them.”
Generous in every sense of the word. Committed to excellence, whether that was being a Young Life leader, a parent volunteer at Dewitt Road, or children’s ministries teacher at church.
Above all. Above all these titles and roles, Laura was – and is and forever will be – a daughter of Her King, Her Abba Father. This was her highest calling, most important role, the key to her abundant life on earth. Job well done, Laura Rider. Job well done.
Ana Duo is the Greek term for “two-by-two” and it is the God-designed way the disciples were sent out to share Christ’s message of hope and life. It is also the way Laura lived her life. The Ana Duo Charitable Fund is one way of continuing the legacy of joyfully partnering with others to live out God’s Masterfully Designed Plan.
At least once per year, The Fund will send out a request for proposals to not-for-profit organizations. An advisory board will prayerfully consider all proposals submitted and provide funding on a case-by-case basis.
You may write a check to the: National Christian Foundation with the name “Ana Duo” in the memo line and mail it to:
Ana Duo Fund
c/o Kristie Rush
44 Graystone Lane
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Or you may click on the “Donate Now” button.
All donations are 100% tax-deductible.