My boss shared Jon’s story with us in our monthly staff meeting. She gave us the book along with the card. I was very moved by Jon’s story and realized how often I say ‘I’m just’. This book is very empowering and I will be sharing the book along with the card. This book and the 7 of Hearts is very motivating and I intend to share as often as I can. Thank you J9 for giving me this gift.

Jon Petz delivered an upbeat speech at our company on May 11th 2017 about the 7 of Hearts card. His speech gave me a different way of looking at life through my same old eyes.

I will be giving my card to a teacher at Etowah who has really been there for me this school year. I couldn’t have done it without her and I’m very grateful for her personality and her love for teaching.

Marsha gave me the card and told me I had made a difference to her and my students. I read to the 3rd grade class I was teaching in a long term substitute job. The student made cards for family at home first telling them what a difference they had made in their lives. Then they made cards for the cafeteria staff. The response from the family and cafeteria staff was amazing. Tears, thank yous, and many hugs. The gift that keeps on giving, a true blessing!

I own a ropes course/team-building facility called Summit Vision in Columbus Ohio. My staff often say I am just a facilitator, just a support person or just a camp counselor. I run into people almost every day that thank me for the positive impact our organization and my staff have played in their lives. We often only see people for a few hours, but the impact of climbing 55′ up onto one of our courses is amazing. People tell me their time with us was life changing. Our focus is not on success of an activity, its about trying and then they get to grade the success for themselves. We do the same things day after day, but to the participant it is often a once in a life time experience. Thank you Jon for reminding us not to think of ourselves as a JUST A…

I’m giving this card to my cousin Kay, of Independence, Oregon. A couple of years ago, my husband was in a horrible accident. I was so distraught having witnessed the event that I had the fireman use my phone to call Kay. She immediately dropped everything and met me at the hospital to provide me with needed guidance and support. There have been others who have been so giving of their time and support – in those small yet powerful moments – and Kay’s willingness to go out of her way to help can easily slip to the wayside. She makes a difference every day of her life. She continues her unwavering support of others in a truly selfless manner. I can’t thank her enough for being a rock for me and for others.

Betty Taylor was named Citizen of the Year for helping children with their homework. The school noticed grade improvement and would ask each student why and Betty Taylor was the answer. Children, from the trailer park, come to her home after school. They all do their homework together and she feeds the group twice a week. The city of Hamilton had a check for Betty and she told them they wanted the money to go to charity. She and her children were always provided for with what they needed. What a great mission to provide value to the education of children. Betty is an inspiration and making a significant difference.

My assistant principal, Doug Gloyd, and I are giving this card to Ms. Lisa Baker. Ms. Baker works for the Educational Professional Standards Board and did an outstanding job answering our certification questions. She went above and beyond providing outstanding customer service. As author Jon Gordon states, “You don’t have to be great to serve, but you have to serve to be great.” Thank you Ms. Lisa Baker