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Celebrating Those Who Give Back

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Celebrating Those Who Give Back


If you’re like me, you’re tired of negative news stories in the paper (if you still take one), on social media, and on our daily newscasts. A daily dose of this downer juice could keep you in a permanent funk. 

 

This is why I love sharing uplifting stories…of events and people. 

Last weekend we attended a small fundraiser on behalf of our walking buddies Jac and Russ Rickmann. 

 

Jac and her husband Russ do prison ministry weekly in the Houston area. When they speak of their efforts, you can see how much joy they receive from helping others. The fundraiser on Saturday was to help them take another trip to South Africa…


  “We've been called back to South Africa on mission. We will be going into prisons and Churches, squatter camps, and schools in Joberg, & Cape Town.”

 

Russ played professionally for years. He and Jac now perform for their church and other special occasions. 

 

It’s easy to donate money to a cause but giving of our time takes much more effort and dedication.

 

It is my hope that you’ll share positive stories as well. I think we all good use a good dose of Joy Juice. 

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Kathy Streib
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Comments(29)

Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Kathy - we can never have to much positive stories and they are everywhere.

Aug 30, 2022 06:49 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy, One of my best friend is headed to Africa again to help 3 villages and only talk about the good things, never the bad things.

Aug 30, 2022 08:32 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
I so admire those who are able to do prison ministry.  And, I absolutely agree that we need to offer up as much Joy Juice as possible. I try to avoid as much of the mainstream media as possible... while still attempting to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed with all the negativity. 

Thank you for your daily dose of Joy Juice.

Aug 30, 2022 09:42 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy,

One of the reasons I love AR is that there is a lot of Joy Juice here.  But as Kat Palmiotti stated, we could always use more.  This story you shared with us is so uplifting.  Thank you!

Aug 30, 2022 10:24 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy you are right about all the negative news we get bombarded with.  It would be nice for them to sprinkle in some positive stories like this from time to time.

Aug 30, 2022 01:09 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Sometimes when we give of ourselves to serve others, we discover that we gained more than we gave

Aug 30, 2022 02:24 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

I agree Kat Palmiotti It's depressing if you read or watch the news. 

Roy Kelley I could not agree more!!! Hello to chef Dolores. 

Nina Hollander, Broker  I love reading a feel-good story. It's like a good dose of energy juice.  We have another friend who does prison ministry too and he loves it. 

Aug 30, 2022 02:42 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael Jacobs if they sold it in a bottle, I'd buy it. 

Wayne Martin it is criminal that you and I cannot read or listen to the news without wondering just how much if any of it is true. 

Aug 30, 2022 02:45 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

faye schubert my niece is a teacher and it was rough teaching when the children had to stay at home. Fortunately, Texas went back to in-school classes in the fall of 2020.  Many teachers have to pay for extras on their own, 

Bill Salvatore - East Valley Thank you and happy Taco Tuesday to you. 

Aug 30, 2022 02:50 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Joan Cox They are a wonderful couple...always uplifting!

Brian England I suppose that we have been put here to help those around us. 

Aug 30, 2022 03:03 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Grant Schneider i love reading these feel-good stories. 

Will Hamm That's wonderful news. I wish them a safe and joyous trip. 

Aug 30, 2022 03:04 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Carol Williams I read some of the local news for local events only. We get a lot of joy juice at our Zoom meetings. 

Hi Sheri Sperry - MCNE® We do get a lot of joy juice here and I'm always ready for more. 

Aug 30, 2022 03:06 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

They used to do that George Souto Remember?  But now it's usually fake information or very negative. 

Rocky Dickerson you are so right. And of course, since that's the case, why not do more!!!

Aug 30, 2022 03:08 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Thank you Kathy for sharing this wonderful feel good story. I wish we could hear more about people like  JAC and RUSS 🙂

Aug 30, 2022 05:25 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That is a very uplifting story, Kathy.  The world needs more folks like them.

Aug 30, 2022 07:48 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Aug 30, 2022 07:49 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

JOY JUICE!  I love this Kathy and it's so right up my alley!  I'm happy to play JOY JUICE game every day, many times each day.  Sometimes spreading a smile, a laugh, a joke it all it takes to brighten somebody's day!  I often run into folks who do just this (as I do) in stores and they're always so funny.  Yesterday while we were buying a whole bunch of patio chair cushions an older gentleman stopped us (with our 2 carts) and said - so did you buy out the whole department?  With a twinkle in his eye - are there any left for me.  That got the conversation started..... ")

Aug 31, 2022 10:36 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Featured in BananaTude!  JOY JUICE!

 

 

 

Aug 31, 2022 10:36 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

It takes very special people to give of themselves like that. 

Aug 31, 2022 01:23 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

What a wonderful tribute to Jac and Russ and to the important work they do. I hope their next trip is a huge success.

Jeff

Aug 31, 2022 05:29 PM