Two quick post-convention stories for you…

When I got home from convention my little girl (3 yrs) asked me what my Serve First bracelet was. “Well, it means I help other kids…like when you say ‘help mom!’ and I come help you. ‘Cause some kids don’t have any food…no mealtime…so I give them some food.”
She said “huh?” a great many times, being still slow with language, and I tucked her in goodnight and left it at that.
First thing this morning she came to me, pointed to my wrist again, and said, “everybody eat now?”
I was so touched at convention by all that Serve First is and does.
I intend to wear my bracelet always.

A Lucky Quarter
Today after playing at the playground we were just walking away when I saw a quarter on the ground. “Look Maddy!” I said. My little girl picked it up and said, “Oh! Somebody drop it!” “Yes,” I said, “I wonder who dropped it…do you think it was that guy over there?”
“Nope.” She said, and instead pointed to an old fellow sitting on the bench with his wife. “Well, we better give it back to him then, eh?” She agreed so we went over to give a stranger a quarter, and ultimately teach my three year old to think of others, not just herself. The couple were in their 60s, and both had canes leaning beside them. Knowing that I could potentially help them, I got into a half hour conversation with them (which was 95% listening!) After hearing that he was on a list to get on a list to get on a list to get a hip replacement and hearing him bemoan the state of health care in Alberta, I said to him, “wow, I’m sure in the right business. I have something natural that could help you if you are interested.” He almost jumped off the bench to say yes, please. So I went to my car where I always keep a box of regenicare and got him a gift.
As I drove away I thanked my daughter for being so patient, and for introducing me this wonderful prospect. Every moment is an opportunity!

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Jessi Furlo