Category Archives: Stories from people I meet

The real value of ones Net Worth

When you think of an individual’s worth; do you naturally default to thoughts of their wealth or the position they hold?  Have you ever thought that there is too much attention in society placed on our personal worth relating to … Continue reading

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Don’t you dare take that away from me!

Kim and I had the fortune of hearing Jim Morris (the baseball player whose life was portrayed in “The Rookie”) speak while attending a leadership conference for the Arizona Association of Realtors.  Jim’s story included much more than reflections on … Continue reading

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Want to see a miracle?

When someone acknowledges me positively, whether it’s by something simple, or of great significance; it warms my heart and is remembered.  As I got on the elevator today, a woman, whom I have never met said, “My you smell good.”  … Continue reading

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I am sacrificing for you… make something of yourself!

If you are much like me when you hear the name Nevil Shed, you may not know anything about the person; you might even think he is an Englishman, or at least of Caucasian decent; right?  Perhaps this is a … Continue reading

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Forever yours, Faithfully

Today I was in the neighborhood of an old friend, so I stopped by his office to catch up on old times.  We laughed, teased, reminisced, and shed tears as we visited.  I hadn’t seen him in some time and … Continue reading

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She did WHAT?

I participated in a conference where I was entertained by a speaker who used humor to educate.  At the end of his presentation, he shared with us a story (in a serious tone) about a woman’s courage.  The tale was … Continue reading

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I can only imagine

Maybe I can’t, but I got a pretty good sense.  My brother-in-law, the rock of Gibraltar, a pillar of faith and an example of true courage, learned yesterday he has a terminal disease. As we gathered together, family and friends, … Continue reading

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An Angel landed on my step!

The world is full of beautiful, wonderful angels which show up in our lives, making our days a little brighter.  One (Chris Bangerter) appeared in my life just yesterday.  She called for no reason other than to thank me for … Continue reading

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When you wish upon a star

Albert Einstein was quoted as saying, “It’s not that I’m so smart. It’s just that I stay with problems longer.” The other day I was blessed to eat lunch with the baseball player Steve Sax.  Steve was the National League’s … Continue reading

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Who has given more?

It started as casual small talk, catching up on life events since our last encounter.  The conversation turned into a new topic, one I will never forget.  This friend of mine, a mother with a son serving our country in … Continue reading

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