This year I celebrate completing 75 years of life. I found myself skimming the obituaries in the newspaper. The children and grandchildren have demanded that I quit, so I have – mostly. I’ve tried to explain that the very nature of our business keeps me positive about life. Every issue of every magazine that we publish gives me the opportunity to learn about awesome people that live in our communities! They share a portion of their lives; the challenges and the victories, love given, love received, being blessed, being rescued, and being a rescuer.

I am truly excited about life! There are so many more people that I am looking forward to meeting and being motivated by. Charles Warnock was 102 years old when his story was told. He has since decided at 103 it was time to be escorted into the throne room of his father. That excites me for him, but also that I can have at least 28 more years of being motivated by new friends!

Romans 4:19

Jay and Pattin Martin