I attended an insurance conference that frankly I was not looking forward to going to. Jon was one of the keynote speakers at the conference. As it turns out, I had a wonderful time there with one of the many highlights being Jon’s presentation, which was immensely entertaining and inspirational. I’m so glad I went and had the opportunity to hear Jon speak. I was truly moved, left refreshed with a new outlook on life, ready to make moments personally and professionally.

I attended leadership seminar that Jon spoke at and was struck by the message. We really can all make a difference.

My director gifted me the book with the 7 of hearts card inside and included a wonderful, inspiring message.

My husband shared the book with me from a conference he attended.

I know we are in 2023, but I received my card November 2017 from my school, after I had a very unexpected rare heart attack called SCAD. (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) Jon Petz signed my book. He told me to continue to share my gift with students, community, and the world. I recently attended a race in Chicago Illinois, called SCADaddle. The race raises money for SCAD research. I met so many people that had SCAD affect them and/or their family. Many did not have the positive outcome I had. At that moment, I remembered that my family, friends, and community helped me get through this experience in a positive way. I have been asked to talk to someone who is conducting research about the mental health of heart attack survivors. She wanted to interview me because of my positive outlook on life. Thank you to my family, friends, school, and community for helping me remain positive and do what I love doing teaching first grade.