On October 29, 2017, around 4:50 (eastern time) I was informed that I would no longer be able to fly on the plane because there were no seats open on the plane. That’s when I started to freak out, what if I lost my connection flight home? What if I didn’t make it home? Not only that but I’m going to make it home much later than planned and still have to go to school the next day. This lady popped out of nowhere and told the agents that she would let me have her seat so I wouldn’t be separated from my FFA chapter. I can describe how thankful I am, why did this lady drop her first class tickets to let a teenager be able to go home. I guess this question will have to stick beside me the rest of my life unanswered. If you are that stranger who gave up her seat and are reading this right now, I want you to know that I appreciate you more than words and actions can describe.Once, again Thank you!!!
-Ashley
ayanez19@pvsd50.org

I heard this story during a session at the 90th National FFA Convention. I hope this card goes far and makes someone’s day.

I am 18 and a 6th generation farmer in Nebraksa. Whenever I get to come off of my small farm in rural Nebraska it is always a brand new learning experience. When I was 7 my younger brother, who was 3 at the time, was diagnosed with cancer. It was always kinda rough on my family, I didn’t know at the time but looking back at my life I knew a lot was kept secret from me about what all happened, but I had to be quiet about it for my brother. This had me so much more mature for my age well between that and growing up on a farm has always taught me that life is short an never take it for granted. It has now been almost 8 years since my brother has been cancer free and my family and I are all still together. I know my story could have been so much different but I am glad it was not. So my big take away that I would like to share is: life is short do what you love with who you love and don’t take that time for granted.

I received my card at a the National FFA Convention and Mr.Petz was out keynote speaker. His story inspired me to pass on my card.

I received the cars in honor of Nathan from Mr.Perz at the National FFA Leadership Conference and now I am traveling back to California and I’m sharing his story by passing it onto my flight attendant I hopes she will find Nathan’s family