Got an email filled with photos of Kathleen's son's wedding. Her note said, "My kids could not have grown into the people they are without having you in their lives." How that warmed my heart!
A few weeks ago, both her son and her daughter mentioned to me that they have happy memories of hanging around with me, especially at Cub games.
Sometimes it's easy to forget the positive impact we have on the lives around us. I've got to learn from the example of Kathleen and her kids. I should tell people what they mean to me.
Everyone needs to hear it once in a while.