Glenn Shepard’s Blog

Glenn,

Thank you very much for using your newsletter to help raise awareness about organ and tissue donation.  Even if 1 person reading this newsletter changes from a negative to positive view on donation, it was worth it and could save multiple lives through a future organ donation and enhance several more lives through a future tissue donation.

Again, thank you very much for helping to raise awareness.

Adam Stockman, CEBT

Director of Laboratory Operations

Iowa Lions Eye Bank

www.iowalionseyebank.org

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What a powerful story. I feel as you do somedays about mankind. But then I hear or read a story like Christina. I love reading your emails because your prospective is so real about life and the day to day reality of life. When I was growing up as a child, I remember my mother teaching me (my father was an influence on my life too) to be faithful to God (this was #1), always be humble, never lose faith in life just to mention a few. By example, we aways helped our neighbors and expected nothing in return. This is a much different world we live in today than when I was growing up and I have to admit that in todays society, I sometimes forget or lose track of what I was taught as a child. In 1993, our daughter (18 and just graduated form high school) was killed by a DRUNK driver. It was very difficult for my wife and myself to have someone talk to us about donating our daughters organs. With very little time to make this decision, we agreed to go ahead with the donation. Because of this, three people lives where changed. We have never regretted the decision.

Jerry Knoll

Owner

www.hawkeyeautobody.com

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Carol Rushingsays:

RE: Christina- what can I say but WOW. We really do not realized how blessed we are. My church’s motto ( Simple Chuch) is “Love God, Love People.”  How can we go wrong.

Thanks Glenn

• Jerry Calnin says:

  January 10, 2012 at 10:36 am

  Thanks for a great idea Glenn, and for drawing our attention to such a glowing example of the good people do in our world.
• Edwina Salazar says:

  January 10, 2012 at 11:47 am

  Good Morning Glenn,

  Thank you for this morning inspiration. I work at an organization that helps hurting people every day. I am in wonderment at the great attitudes of our staff despite hearing very difficult situations day in and day out. I can say that they do this by focusing on the mission. But we always need to be refreshed by perspectives like you have shared with us today!

  Peace!

  Edwina
• Patty Davis says:

  January 10, 2012 at 12:08 pm

  I am a manager of a middle school cafeteria.  I had a worker, she’s retired now, whos husband was given a heart over 10 years ago.  He was told he might live 6 years. He is still alive today because of a gracious donar.  They were so greatful to the person who donated thier heart.  That has inspired me to be a donar and my past birthday I had to get a new driver’s license.  Today I am signed up to be an organ donar. Knowing that I possibly could help someone live or see, etc. makes me feel really good about myself.
• Vada Gipson says:

  January 10, 2012 at 1:18 pm

  This message was perfect for where I am at right now. I am a living donor that donated a kidney to my brother on December 23rd of this last year and it was the greatest gift to me. My brother is a living miracle of what an organ donation can do! I have been spreading the word for everyone to please sign up to be organ donors at death and what a blessing it can be for someone else. The link you gave today will help me to spread the word.

  Thank you, Vada Gipson
• Kathleen says:

  January 10, 2012 at 2:38 pm

  What state gives unemployment benefits after getting fired for obvious misconduct?
• Georgette Miller says:

  January 10, 2012 at 3:24 pm

  Thank you so much for bringing to our attention the great need of organ donation! I have been an organ donor on my Indiana drivers license since I was 16 and have told my family of my wish.  I just registered with Indiana’s Organ donation website and have posted to my FB page!  I am hoping that because of your inspiration to write of this today and my actions that MANY more people will register as well!  Thanks again!

  PS – I just LOVE your eNewsletter that I receive!

John Johnsonsays:

Just ask any of the pre-August 1981 air traffic controllers. We were told ” They can’t survive without us”.

• Amy says:

  January 3, 2012 at 1:45 pm

  I wanted to remark on today’s lesson, I read where you ate @ J. Alex for dinner, we too have one and they are top notch for service! Maybe an issue dedicated to how amazing they treat their customers?? (I don’t work for them, just love how I am treated if I am in jeans or all dolled up   )
• Kevin W. Knott says:

  January 3, 2012 at 2:11 pm

  I certainly enjoy reading your emails.  I forward these to people in our office which much of you say applies to them..  Keep up the great work and Happy New Year to you and yours.

  Sincerely,

  Kevin W. Knott Parkland College Champaign, IL
• Scott Stewart says:

  January 3, 2012 at 4:42 pm

  As they say, everyone can be replaced. If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted.

  As much as my EGO wants me to believe that our agency will suffer terribly and be on the brink of locking the doors should I ever leave, the truth is, that the agency was just fine before I got here and they’ll be fine after I leave.

  As valuable as I am to our agency, the above is absolutely a humbling truth.

  Scott Stewart

Vicki Keiblersays:

Glenn,

Thank you so much again for everything.  You really don’t have any idea how this car is changing their lives.  If you could see the two of them it is remarkable, again thank you.

Vicki Keibler
North Myrtle Beach, SC

• Bromleigh Hales says:

  November 29, 2011 at 3:11 pm  (Edit)

  Glenn, Your emails and newsletters always perk me up with I am having a bad day, or even on a good day. Thank you so much for the positive attitude and life.

  Bromleigh Hales
  President
  Boaz Area Chamber of Commerce
  Boaz, Alabama
• Candy Van Lysal says:

  December 6, 2011 at 9:32 am  (Edit)

  Chritsmas Blessings to you & yours.  You obviously live what you teach.  A true “walk the talk” story of your Land Rover.  Cory & Shaina are a great example to all.  I hope it inspires others to “work” as they are doing and to “give” as you are doing”.
• Terrance Tetzlaff says:

  December 6, 2011 at 9:43 am  (Edit)

  Very Cool.

  A job well done.
• Tony Etienne says:

  December 6, 2011 at 10:09 am  (Edit)

  Glenn,
  These stories are truly inspiring! Keep them coming!  Gave me goosebumps to think of how that couple must have felt when the reveal happened.
  Great job!

  Tony Etienne
  Vice President Affinity Market Sales
  Collette Vacations
• Scott Stewart says:

  December 6, 2011 at 10:43 am  (Edit)

  That really is a wonderful story. There are too many people that just want (and take) the easy way out. I am all for helping when an individual truly is unable to work. In fact, my career is in the field of helping to support individuals with severe disabilities, and some of them choose to work; every single day.

  I was told by several doctors approximately 12 years ago that I should medically retire as I’ll soon become completely unable to do so. Well, here I am, working 6 days a week (and loving most of it). Admittedly, there are days that I wish I had taken their advice, but what a true blessing to be able to work.

  Earning one’s way through life is just how life is suppose to go. Anything less than that, the individual is cheating. They’re cheating themselves out the experience to help others, which after all, is what all jobs ultimately do.

  Congratulations to the winners, or in the words of their generation, props to them!
• Cathy McCoil says:

  December 6, 2011 at 11:04 am  (Edit)

  Wow,

  That is an awesome story.  Thanks Glenn for giving back!!!

  Cathy McCoil, PHR
  Human Resource Generalist
• Judy Stella says:

  December 6, 2011 at 11:05 am  (Edit)

  OMG Rebecca,

  I envy you working for Glenn!  He is such a generous man.  I can’t wait each and every week to
  get his newsletters…  This weeks letter brought tears to my eyes.  I don’t think there could
  have been a more deserving couple to get the car.

  I hope you and Glenn and all your families have a wonderful Christmas and I’m wishing you all
  the very best for the New Year!

  God Bless you!

  Best regards,

  Judy Stella
• Lori Lei says:

  December 6, 2011 at 11:26 am  (Edit)

  WOW Glenn ~ What an amazing thing you did for that couple!!  Now that is what Christmas is all about.  I also feel blessed to know their story…. He walks her work everday at 5 am?!  Awwww ~ makes me want to cry.  I love knowing your gift went to a recipient who was well-deserving!!  I wish them and you a very Merry Christmas.  Thanks for sharing goodness!
• Lori Lei says:

  December 6, 2011 at 11:33 am  (Edit)

  The two posters I have from your seminar in SD hang in my office’s waiting area.  You can’t believe how many people LOVE them; if you could only hear the comments.  And as I promised, your autograph hangs on my bulletin board next to Wesley Clark’s.
• Marty says:

  December 6, 2011 at 12:42 pm  (Edit)

  I felt like this was a Christmas story to me. By that I mean, a special gift. Not only that you would do what you did but in how you talked about this special young couple. Thank you for the reminder to be more grateful.
• Brad says:

  December 6, 2011 at 1:54 pm  (Edit)

  Great quote!  So true!
  The old fiction TV show The Millionaire inspired me as a kid.
  Each week, he sat in his wingback chair, never revealing his face, and had his assistant give money to deserving people.

Jo Fischersays:

This is a GREAT article.  I will use it myself   jo

• Billy Arcement says:

  November 29, 2011 at 9:51 am

  Marvelous point about being different from the competition. Without the effort to win, one cannot ever expect to be called a winner.

  As always, thanks for sharing a great lesson on success in life.
• Len Tow says:

  November 29, 2011 at 11:15 am

  Glenn,

  I agree it pays to dance to the beat of a different drummer.  I enjoy taking a different route when traveling and like to change the way I do tasks because the way we have always done them may not be the best way as long as the quality is not jeopardized.

  Thnaks,

  Len Tow
• Nancy Mayo-Hume says:

  November 29, 2011 at 8:58 pm

  Hi Glenn,

  When I was unemployed, I was advised to change my email address to something like myname&zipcode@whatever.com. I told her I wasn’t that desperate, yet. I kept the auntiedragonlady & landed the best job of my life. At each interview, I enjoyed telling people about my 2 yr. old nephew who gave me the nickname.

  Thanks for all you do!

  Blessings!
  Nancy Hume
• amc says:

  November 29, 2011 at 11:22 pm

  Very inspirational and positive.  In this day and time we forget to be different and sometimes get discouraged. This article helps activate  creativity which keeps us going forward. Will pass on to friends and family as well as use it myself.

  Thank you for all you do.
  Peace and Blessings
  AMC
• Adrienne Windley says:

  November 30, 2011 at 3:16 pm

  Glenn,

  Thank you for this great inspiration, stimulated by these wonderful examples of “edge-dwellers” who took the next step. Thinking outside the box is one thing, but (I believe) that taking action by stepping outside it piece that ultimately matters.