My friend Amanda Webb gave me the book Significance with the card in back when I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. The book meant so much to me because through this journey I get to experience so many amazing moments and meet some pretty fantastic people who may not know how they positively affected my life when I needed it the most!! I am sharing the card with my best friend Caitlin who came to help me for the weekend after one of my chemotherapy treatments. There are so many people who have offered me so much support through this journey that i honestly do not think I could make it through without. Caitlin does not judge me and is open to everything I say to her, although she has currently so much going on in her own life(new job, moving, buying a new home, selling an old home) she always has time to listen to me complain, cry and laugh and always offers some really good advice. I love you and thank you!

Wonderful girl who told me I made a difference

At a national round table, Hank had put his stuff down at a seat prior to my arriving to the room and stepped away to get breakfast. It was open seating and I just happened to choose the seat next to his. I met Hank for the first time when he returned to his seat. After introductions of name, company, and title, he told me about a big career opportunity in the industry. I am now in a new city in this new position that has propelled my entire career and has opened countless and significant doors for me.

I am an FFA vice president!

I’m just here to register

I’m a flight attendant at an “ultra low cost” carrier and like to enjoy my time at work by having fun during required announcements, such as the safety demo. Humor makes the stress of air travel fade away.

The day before the leadership conference, I attended a vision board workshop. I have never made one before, nor have I ever considered making one. When I saw the announcement for the workshop, I immediately signed up based on the person leading it. Beverly Lewis, the author of Win from Within, is such an uplifting and inspirational person. I did not want to miss the opportunity to attend a workshop she was hosting. While looking through magazines for vision board pictures, I noticed an advertisement including the words “Get Inspired.” Unsure of the reason and unable to connect these words to anything significant in my life, I went ahead and cut them out. They were rather large, so I put them front and center of my board. I felt that the meaning would come to me in the coming weeks. I have recently been feeling the need to do more, volunteer more, make a difference! Several months last year, I found myself saying, “Everyone can do ONE THING to help others.” After reading this book, “Significance,” I have found inspiration and confidence. No matter how big or small, everything I do makes a difference. I just need to be more mindful and ensure that “I AM” making a positive difference.