Comments on: Sam’s Gift

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:53:26 +0000

Kerry P. , I enjoyed reading your post as I usually do. It is a good story. I am so glad that you mentioned all the details that make stories fun. I am certain that you gave as much as you received in the influence of that friendship. You gained insight into building your dreams, hopes and aspirations for your future and I believe that you in return helped tone down your friends’ tendencies to be rude and disrespectful to authorities. I also appreciate your memories of the young lady that so gracefully welcomed her classmates into her home for lemonade. Most gifts that we give and receive have so little to do with our “success” in this life and more to the giving of a little of ourselves. Merry Christmas to you!

By: Ryan Trimble

Ryan Trimble — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:06:08 +0000

In reply to Shelley Weissensee. Not sure. But we know what Kerry went on to do.

By: Shelley Weissensee

Shelley Weissensee — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:54:26 +0000

In reply to Kerry Patterson. What is Sam doing now?

By: Barb

Barb — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:49:23 +0000

Inspirational story for someone who needed guidance at the time.

Growing up in my family, it was unspoken and expected that you would do well in school, be disciplined, apply yourself, work part time, and grow up to be a helpful, productive person. One wrong action and you would get “the look” from mom or dad, and possibly punishment, eg, grounding. We didn’t have much but that didn’t matter; in the college years of the 60s-70s we had to take out college loans. Expectations were high and delivered.

By: Lorin

Lorin — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:02:41 +0000

I wish I had such a specific story. You’ve now motivated me to list all the people in my life and see what gifts they have given me. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

By: Elizabeth Martinez

Elizabeth Martinez — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:02:45 +0000

What a blessing and thank you so much for sharing, Kerry. It amazes me still how much one person can positively influence lives without even knowing it. And to Sam Baker, wherever you are, thank you for dreaming big and making it happen for you and your family. I am sure it took grit and perseverance which some call luck. Luck was described to me years ago as Labor Under Correct Knowledge.

By: Calhoun Area Career Center

Calhoun Area Career Center — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:55:16 +0000

Beautiful story and timely when we are all looking for a little Christmas magic!

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 19:19:30 +0000

Awesome Story! A gift that keeps on giving!

By: Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 01:31:58 +0000

In reply to Pamela Enz (@pjz1228). Good for you!

By: Richard B

Richard B — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 18:17:16 +0000

When I see or hear about people that live like that inspiration is not the word for my first reaction. Woozy? A little sick? We should be inspired by what we can do for others, not what we can do for ourselves and our immediate family. Americans living in lavish decadence (and selfish materialism) is precisely the problem with our society today. Not having to live paycheck to paycheck (which I have done for much of my life) has very little to do with happiness or meaning.