I went to the Maine Youth Leadership seminar a week ago and Kathy Leighton shared Jon Petz’s story. At first I thought it was just going to be another story that I’m just going to forget, then the cards were handed out. Once I had one I put it in my wallet to eventually give to someone. Then just like all other things, I forgot about the card… until today. Finding the card reminded me of the story and now I want to see how I can spread the word that EVERYONE can make a difference in someone’s life. As soon as I get the chance I will give someone the card and hopefully they will also share their story and give away the card.

Alicia told me to read “significance in simple moments” after a conversation we had where I shared how discouraged I was with how people were treating each other in my work team. She also gave me a 7 of hearts. The book helped me change my perspective and reminded me that there are good people, like Jon, intentionally making a difference every day to value people. And that gives me hope.

I went to a Maine Youth Leadership program and after a speech about the significance this card has the staff starting handing the cards out. I hope to give to somebody that I don’t know, just so they can have a little bit of purpose in their day.

I received the card during the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Services Statewide Training. I appreciated Jon’s use of mediated dialogue and humor. I will give the card to a random person making a difference.

I’m a PM. I started in this field back in 1989. The story behind the 7 of hearts make it so easy share! I’m happy I got a chance to hear the story.

I work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

I had the pleasure of attending a conference where Jon was the emcee. It was so touching to hear the story about how and why Jon started sharing the 7 of Heart cards. I plan to pass it on to someone whose quiet magic makes the lives of her students and their families better every day.

I got my card at a intellectual disability training. Hearing Nathan’s story brought tears to my eyes. As a nurse I have been at the bedside of individuals passing on from this world and seen the smile that the dying have when someone they wanted to see one last time make it. So I am passing this card to another health care worker who makes a difference in my life.