who you are makes a difference...

if you have an e-mail account you have no doubt come across the story of the "Who You Are Makes a Difference" campaign. If you are only aware of "inbox" as it applies to the overwhelming basket of "tend to me" items sitting on your desk, then let me review. A teacher instituted this program so that her students could share their gratitude and recognition for others in their life. She pinned each of them with a ribbon with the slogan printed on it, and then equipped them with 2 other ribbons each. They were to pin someone else, and then ask that person to pin yet one more person. This was how the ripple moved out from the teacher. The story ends with a father pinning the ribbon on his teenage son who was secretly contemplating taking his life that evening. It communicated the power behind reminding people of their great worth to those in their life. I wanted to take the opportunity to say this to those who are investing in the lives of teenagers. If you don't hear this often enough, hear it today.

if you are a parent... who you are makes a difference

if you are a small group leader...who you are makes a difference

if you are a teacher...who you are makes a difference

if you are a coach...who you are makes a difference

if you are a mentor...who you are makes a difference

if you are a friend...who you are makes a difference.

may you live a life that knows this.