I had plans with my career, big plans…none of which involved providing in-home care to adults with disabilities. In my initial career search right out of post-graduate school I started work at an adult family home and had the honor of meeting Sam. At just over 5 feet tall she was an intimidating little woman with drive and tenacity. I’d never heard anyone tell stories about her residents and her job like she did. Rarely does she tell a story and not cry, either from laughter, sadness, or a little bit of both. All of her stories are about how other people (whether it be co-workers or residents) have impacted her, and never about her taking credit for the impact she has made on others. Sam is receiving a 7 of Hearts to remind her of one small moment that impacted the choices I made. *It was that cold winter day she stood outside with a hoodie and stocking cap on and told me her stories as she cried. I stared at her in awe as she jumped around, talked with her hands, and laughed and cried. She was so proud! I wanted that…I wanted a career I could be proud of, one that really made an impact on peoples’ lives. As I glanced at the company logo on her shirt I decided that this was where I wanted to build my career, and from that day forward never filled out an application to another company. I still have the honor of working with her to this day, along side a team that believes in her, and I couldn’t be more proud. Sam, never forget how simple moments have a huge impact. Never stop inspiring people!