Another Inspirational Senior - Estella's Brilliant Bus Shrinks Digital Divide

Another Inspirational Senior

Estella's Brilliant Bus Shrinks Digital Divide

In my last post I shared about my very special mentor/friend, Min. Mary Edwards, who was one of the Top 30 nominees, becoming one of the Top 3 in her category of Family/Youth, honored at the 1st Annual John Maxwell Leadership Awards on Feb. 21st.  At this same event, we had the privilege of sharing breakfast with another special senior who is still making a difference, even after "so-called" retirement, Mrs. Estella Pyfrom.

The Grand Prize Winner: Tony Stewart and his lovely wife and Mr. and Mrs. Pyfrom. 

During a break in the event, I talked with Mrs. Pyfrom, who although in her 70's, was so energetic, transparent and very humble.  She even shared that she was so busy helping others, that she almost missed the timeline for submitting information required to complete her nomination process.  She was once of the Top 10, out of 2,500 nominees. She shared, "I don't really want to be in the spotlight, I just want to be about doing good and helping others.  I am not looking for any recognition, but people nominate me for different things, so I get it anyway."  

When I grow up, I want to be like Min. Edwards and Mrs. Pyfrom, continuing to add value to others and making a difference even in my latter years.  I also hope to be in the position to "give back" in a more substantial way to generations to come. 

With that said, here's a few questions for you to consider: What type of legacy do you want to leave?  In what way will your life impact those outside of your immediate family? Is there anything that you have a passion for that you would invest most of your pension/retirement savings to help bring to fruition? 

Honoring Minister Mary Edwards - The Legacy Lady Meets the Legacy Man

Honoring Minister Mary Edwards 

The Legacy Lady Meets the Legacy Man

John Maxwell Leadership Breakfast, Orlando, FL

Feb 21, 2014

Don't you just love it when a vision becomes a reality? This was one of those moments, we had long awaited for.  It all started with the nomination being submitted in the Fall 2013, when I nominated my mentor/friend of over 25 yrs, Minister Mary Edwards to  be the Leader of the Year for the First Annual John C. Maxwell Leadership Awards.  

By the beginning of Jan. 2014, she was chosen as one of the Top 100, then weeks  later, one of the Top 30. After a few more written requirements and an oral interview, she was nominated as one of the Top 3 in the category of Family/Youth, out of over 2,500 nominees.  

It has been a wonderful, yet challenging journey. During the journey, she has been challenged financially, with extremely high heating bills, in the midst of the worse winter ever in Michigan. Additionally, she suffer the  loss of a very special granddaughter who was destined to write a #1 best seller book.

However, as in giving birth to a child, the appointed day arrived and was filled with excitement, synergy and a sense of pride honoring someone who has made such a positive impact in my life.  It was as if the challenges were overshadowed with the overwhelming joy of the Day of Celebration!

Things That Inspire, is the blog that allows me to share from the heart, those situations, we may sometimes take for granted, but need to be reminded of, in efforts to inspire and encourage others. 

It is with great pleasure that I take this week to CELEBRATE, my friend, mentor, author, book coach, editor and motivational speaker, THE  LEGACY LADY who has a heart for people both young and seasoned. May this post inspire you to give someone who has inspired you a call or acknowledgement while they are yet still alive and well!

Minister Mary Edwards can be reached at Leaves of Gold Consulting, LLC  (313) 492- 0149

www.LeavesofGoldConsulting.com

Valentine's Day: Becoming One - The Power of the Dance

Valentine's Day 

Becoming One - The Power of the Dance

On V-Day 2014, we were so blessed to take part in a special simulcast coordinated by Jimmy and Karen Evans, shown at Overcoming By Faith in SAV, GA.  We started the evening with catered dinner, which was scrumptious meal, combined with great fellowship and conversation.  The simulcast even included a segment in which a couple expressed their love for one another through dance. They also discussed how dance can 

develop  more of a "oneness" in a relationship.

I was able to locate this 5 min. video. Dancing at any age can be a great form of exercise and an awesome way to learn how to better flow in dance and in life!

Check it out and be inspired!

Enjoy, Wendy

God Truly Does Give More Seed to The Sower

God Truly Does Give More Seed to The Sower

I'm inspired to know that from whatever I have, I can give something.

  If I have more, I can give more. 

If not monetarily, I can give of my time, talents or any of my resources.

It is becoming so clear to me how important it is to not be so focused on "making a living," 

but to be be more intentionally focused on "making a difference."  

Making that difference doesn't require a million dollars, 

but it does require a willingness to invest into the lives of others.

I hope this clip will inspire you to give from your heart like Tyler Perry.