Gregor Mendel failed the examinations to become an accredited teacher, so he started doing a bunch of genetic experiments on pea plants. After observing and recording data on 10,000 plants, he published his results, which allowed him to pinpoint the likelihood that certain traits would be inherited. No one cared. He gave up and spent the last 20 years of his life just running the monastery. I mean understanding genetics and running a monastery are, I think, both valid ways to serve Jesus.
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Oh, man. I am so glad I read this post today. Just goes to show that the difference that you make in the world might not be realized until you're gone.
xoxo
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