My daughter still finds a way for me to “Brag” about her, even when things don’t go her way. One quick example, recently she tried out for a volleyball club she played for last season and due to her birthday she qualifies for 2 age groups. The first tryout did NOT go the way she anticipated, she was cut mid-way through the tryout. The upper age group tryout was later that afternoon but at this stage seemed pointless,what makes us think she can make the upper level after being cut for the lower age team? To my surprise & delight she decided to go back and face those same coaches for another tryout. This time she fared much better and finished the entire tryout (which ironically had 80 kids this time instead of 40 for the earlier tryout). Still she did not make the team. Very rough night but then God blessed us with another day and another tryout for a different club. She got up early and was determined to give it one more go and fortunately for her she was offered a spot on the team. I was happy for her to make a club team but even more proud of her decision to go back and try out for the upper level team after she had just been rejected hours earlier. She commented how kids were pointing to her saying things like “how can she think she’ll make this team when she got cut earlier?” Even some of the coaches had looks of dismay on their faces like what are you doing back here? She told me that “she showed them” which I responded “what did you show them, you still didn’t make the team?” And that’s when she replied “I showed them they cannot hold me back!” She has helped me to realize that kids are one of the greatest blessing we can receive from our Father and we need to stop to allow them to show us how great they really are! To often I think we look to others to determine our fate when we should be looking inside ourselves for God to take control. This is what my daughter did and I want to do the same!

My coach is always kind, and always include everyone in conversations. He makes each practice feel special and makes me enjoy it.

I’m giving this 7OFHEARTS to John Michael (JML). He captured my heart and I hope our relationship will grow in love…Gloria

I am giving this 7OFHEARTS to John Michael (JML) because he touched my heart. I care for him and hope our relationship will grow in love…Gloria

While I was training for the upcoming run season a group of HR Professionals were walking back to their rooms and stopped to waive. Jon Petz was with this group so while they were all waving and taking pictures through the window, I gave the SHOWTIME jazz hands. A few minutes later a member if the group entered into the fitness room and handed me this card. I encourage you to read the 7 of Hearts story and pass this card along. Let’s keep it going.

Starting its Journey . . .

Staring its journey

Staring its journey