Tuition, books, and drawing tools led the long list of essential expenditures. But, of course, just like parents everywhere, we were happy to be able to help him and we did all we could to support his growth and his dreams. And then, one day, Lance died. That afternoon we walked away from his grave and since that day we have never spent another nickel on Lance. That's how I learned it.
Death is cheap.
Death can be sustained without expense. It is living that is costly. It is growth that is expensive. Our dreams, visions, and hopes require sacrifice. That's why I will always belong to a church that needs money.