My wife an i reserved a room at motel 8 in our home town. I said let’s go somewhere away from home. We have been going threw more than anyone should ever have too. So i went online and searched an finally decided on the queen suite here in Lincoln City because she loves baths and it has a jacuzzi tub next to the bed. I booked it online an we drove over 4 hours to get here. We checked in and came up to the room. I went to look at the jacuzzi tub and it had this playing card sitting facing the wall so you couldn’t see what suit or number an i grabbed it. Turned it over an it was the 7of ❤️’s tried figuring out if it was like the whole upside down pineapple thing i had just found out about a couple years ago. An while she was getting ready to go out i found this site. So I’m sharing what’s happened. I will follow up with the rest tomorrow. Going out now. Thank you whoever the leaver was. Weather on purpose or accident. It has ment alot.

I am almost 21. My story doesn’t look exactly like I planned – but no one’s does. Currently, I am living at home, surviving on iv fluids and vitamins 3x a week, needing invasive procedures to help my body work the way many people take for granted. I could talk about before – growing up in a happy family, loving soccer, being an A+ student, getting a full ride scholarship, struggling with severe mental health issues. But I want to talk about now. Because now is where I am. Where I find my significant moments. My world has shrunk over the last 2 1/2 years. At first I lost school. Then work and driving. Eventually my most basic functions – walking, thinking, speaking – were at times pulled from my grasp. I spend a lot of time exhausted, at home or appointments. My story is in discovering how to find joy in these moments. I love the book Tuesdays with Morrie where he says that it is by serving others that he truly lives. My story isn’t in my lost abilities – it is in the discovered. I have found joy in putting up encouraging sticky notes on hospital walls. In telling my nurses jokes, sharing my hopeful belief in Christ with another patient, or listening and empathizing on the phone with a friend. I have found beauty in the sunshine and the kindness of my brothers. When too weak to get up, I listen to music and find comfort. Do I struggle? Absolutely. But my story is that you can simultaneously hold grief and hope, pain and love, sadness and joy. My story is that the smallest ways to serve make your life fuller. My story is that we can go through things we never thought possible. My story is that life is hard – and life is so beautiful.

Christina stayed at my house when the highway was closed due to a storm. It was fun to get to know her.

We so frequently receive incredible, above and beyond service while dining in Las Vegas. We’re passing this card along to a very deserving staff member. Thank you so much for making our visit memorable!!

A sweet lady stopped by our station to get gas. She accidentally locked her keys in her car, so I drove her to her daughter’s house to get a spare. She was so appreciative and thankful! I was happy she was happy and safe! Sometimes it’s the little things that can bring so much joy and peace. Always be kind

Deb shared the story of the 7 of hearts with her leadership team at the company we work at. She wanted each of us to be reminded that we matter, make a difference, and that we should recognize the moments that make life so memorable and important. For me, a fellow co-worker had made such an incredible impact on me, that the moment I learned of the 7 of hearts–I knew who I wanted to have a card.

Dave – your heartfelt concern, thought, and desire to help was a touching and inspirational moment for me. I had no idea how my story or situation would impact others. I felt heard. I felt validated. I appreciate you very very much. I can’t wait to see who else is impacted by our 7 of hearts card!

I plan to pass it along to someone who has helped me quite a bit this past few weeks. she is invaluable to me

Jen was struggling with a personal situation and I was there to listen and allow her to vent as she discussed her concerns and challenges. Later, I offered her the opportunity to discuss her concerns in more detail with someone close to me that would be able to help her with developing strategies around improving her situation.

Can’t remember his name but he was a passenger that was on later flight and he needed to arrive earlier to his final destination. Usually there’s no issues to change flight but this change was made on a very short time, still I managed to move him from one fly to another without major issue.

Life in Medical management can be challenging. Jon’s presentation and his message is true, viable and needed. Use your gifts, appreciate simple moments….or better still create them for others, be free to thank others. Do it because you can! I will do this!