b'Uniting helped me make ends meet. In his younger years, David spent most of his time tending tohis 140 acres of land, where Merino sheep would roam freely. Like most farms the day began with the crowingAccess to these essential items has beenof a rooster, Davids personal alarm clock. a blessing for David during difficult times,Life on the land can be likened to the changing and he is grateful for the support. of seasons. Planting in spring, growth in As a way of caring for others in similar summer, harvest in autumn and quiet rest circumstances, David has left a legacyduring winter. The days are long and weatherto Uniting in his Will.often unpredictable.*The image accompanying this story is for illustrative purposesAfter years of working on the land, Davidonly. It is not a photo of the person featured in this story.transitioned to life on the railroads. In his roleas a Rail Shunter, David was always on the move. Tasked with moving trains safely between yards and platforms, he was responsible for performingGift insafety checks and connecting train carriages.Wills.Despite Davids dedication to making his living, retirement has brought about financialIf you would like to pay it forwardchallenges. Especially during the cost-of-livingand include a gift in your Will, please crisis where he has struggled to make ends meet. contact Sharon Wangman, ProgramThe past two years David has sought helpLead, Gift in Wills.from Unitings Wodonga Emergency ReliefT0435 035 442program in the form of food and other [email protected]. Unitings Emergency Relief Coordinator, Catherine, says that David is one of many who reach out to the centre for groceries andpersonal care items. 8 Supporter Newsletter Autumn 2025'