“Washington was not a brilliant strategist. He made serious mistakes. He learned from his experiences, and above all, he never forgot what was at stake and he never gave up.” David McCullough December 25, 1776 – Eastern...
“Grief, loss and pain are inevitable. We decide whether it’s going to be a stepping stone or a stumbling block.” Rick Warren March 1939 – Montgomery Ward Department Store – Chicago, Illinois: Looking for a cheaper holiday gift than the coloring...
“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” John Wooden 1933 – Dayton High School – Dayton, Kentucky: The sports editor of the Dayton High School yearbook was critical of the first-year basketball coach. “A discouraging season,” the annual said...
November 2015 – Highlands Ranch, Colorado: Michele Cushatt had enjoyed a wonderful dinner at a favorite restaurant on a beautiful fall evening. It was her first time out in months. After dinner, Michele bumped into an old friend outside the restaurant. Their...
“When you set out to do something great, most people will not see what you see. Don’t allow their version of how your life should turn out to affect you. You will have to do what they are not willing to do.” Andy Andrews 1972 – Jacksonville...
March 17, 1982 – New Orleans, Louisiana: Marilyn Caro left her 2-year-old son Dan on the porch while she mowed the grass. Focused on her task, she didn’t notice him wander into the garage. Dan turned over the lawnmower gas and when the hot water heater ignited the...
