Holiday Inspirational Reading
From email sent to all Marketing Executives on December 17 from Freelife Customer Service.
Dear Friends,
Should you want some inspirational reading over the holidays, I would recommend to you the 15th Chapter of the Book of Luke. Why? Because it talks about things that are lost, and things that are found.
It is about a shepherd who loses a sheep, and about a woman who loses a coin. Mostly, however, it is about a father and a son, about being lost and found, about forgiveness and understanding.
That's what made me think of Anthony and Donna Gray. Anthony and Donna are two of our pioneers from Australia. They are passionate about FreeLife, and totally dedicated to our mission.
At the end of our Maui Ambassador Retreat III in June, they received a phone call no parent ever wants to get. They had suddenly and tragically lost their 27-year-old son Nathan.
Anthony wrote of this event:
"Not my son, this can't be happening. All my hopes and dreams for him shattered. Although I had experienced loss before, I was not prepared for this.
Then the realization came that I would never see him again... never be able to embrace him or kiss his cheek, the sheer enjoyment of just being around him.
No grandchildren, nothing... just unanswered questions and so many "if onlys," "what ifs," and "whys" to haunt me.
Yet, within moments of the news, we were surrounded by FreeLife Family. There were tears, hugs, and unbounded understanding. Though Ray and Kevin had already left, they sent for a private car, upgraded our return flight to Australia, and tried to provide as much privacy for us as possible.
After the funeral, I couldn't do much of anything. I lost all incentive and wondered how I would keep going when the truth was I didn't want to keep going."
When Kevin and I heard the news, we felt totally helpless. We called and offered support. As parents, we were keenly aware of the great pain Anthony and Donna were suffering.
We waited and watched, and slowly the healing began. Surrounded by their friends and FreeLife Family, they began to move forward. In doing so, they made one important decision. They decided to attend Convention in Dallas. It was a courageous decision that would require them to be in a very public setting, engaging many people. Anthony said of that decision, "I didn't want to go to Dallas, but forced myself in the end."
It was there, in Dallas, that I witnessed...
One Small Miracle.
It was at the end of our second day and Mike Zundel was calling for one last testimonial. Suddenly Mike hesitated, and then called into the audience for Anthony and Donna Gray to come forward.
There was no warning or preparation. Mike told me that their names just came to him, and that he knew it would be difficult for them, but important. As Anthony approached the podium, he said to Mike, "Help me, mate. Help me through this."
There, in front of two thousand of their FreeLife Family, they poured out their hearts. And as they spoke, I could see that a great burden was being lifted. Their pain was our pain. Their loss was our loss. It was a time for healing, and a time for moving forward.
When Anthony and Donna left the stage, they were surrounded by loving hands reaching out to them. Over the next several days, they were amazed at the great number of people who came to them offering love, support, and understanding. Most of these people they had never met. However, they now knew they would never ever be alone.
As I write this article, Anthony and Donna are in Thailand. They are doing good, serving others. They are living their lives.
I believe that for Nathan, Anthony, and Donna, there will yet be happy reunions.
And for all of us, as we approach this Holiday Season, may we take comfort in that one small miracle in Dallas, knowing this:
A son was lost, but a father was found.
Thank you, Anthony and Donna, for sharing with us.
Sincerely, Ray Faltinsky
We are so proud to be a part of the Freelife Himalayan Goji Juice Family
Dear Friends,
Should you want some inspirational reading over the holidays, I would recommend to you the 15th Chapter of the Book of Luke. Why? Because it talks about things that are lost, and things that are found.
It is about a shepherd who loses a sheep, and about a woman who loses a coin. Mostly, however, it is about a father and a son, about being lost and found, about forgiveness and understanding.
That's what made me think of Anthony and Donna Gray. Anthony and Donna are two of our pioneers from Australia. They are passionate about FreeLife, and totally dedicated to our mission.
At the end of our Maui Ambassador Retreat III in June, they received a phone call no parent ever wants to get. They had suddenly and tragically lost their 27-year-old son Nathan.
Anthony wrote of this event:
"Not my son, this can't be happening. All my hopes and dreams for him shattered. Although I had experienced loss before, I was not prepared for this.
Then the realization came that I would never see him again... never be able to embrace him or kiss his cheek, the sheer enjoyment of just being around him.
No grandchildren, nothing... just unanswered questions and so many "if onlys," "what ifs," and "whys" to haunt me.
Yet, within moments of the news, we were surrounded by FreeLife Family. There were tears, hugs, and unbounded understanding. Though Ray and Kevin had already left, they sent for a private car, upgraded our return flight to Australia, and tried to provide as much privacy for us as possible.
After the funeral, I couldn't do much of anything. I lost all incentive and wondered how I would keep going when the truth was I didn't want to keep going."
When Kevin and I heard the news, we felt totally helpless. We called and offered support. As parents, we were keenly aware of the great pain Anthony and Donna were suffering.
We waited and watched, and slowly the healing began. Surrounded by their friends and FreeLife Family, they began to move forward. In doing so, they made one important decision. They decided to attend Convention in Dallas. It was a courageous decision that would require them to be in a very public setting, engaging many people. Anthony said of that decision, "I didn't want to go to Dallas, but forced myself in the end."
It was there, in Dallas, that I witnessed...
One Small Miracle.
It was at the end of our second day and Mike Zundel was calling for one last testimonial. Suddenly Mike hesitated, and then called into the audience for Anthony and Donna Gray to come forward.
There was no warning or preparation. Mike told me that their names just came to him, and that he knew it would be difficult for them, but important. As Anthony approached the podium, he said to Mike, "Help me, mate. Help me through this."
There, in front of two thousand of their FreeLife Family, they poured out their hearts. And as they spoke, I could see that a great burden was being lifted. Their pain was our pain. Their loss was our loss. It was a time for healing, and a time for moving forward.
When Anthony and Donna left the stage, they were surrounded by loving hands reaching out to them. Over the next several days, they were amazed at the great number of people who came to them offering love, support, and understanding. Most of these people they had never met. However, they now knew they would never ever be alone.
As I write this article, Anthony and Donna are in Thailand. They are doing good, serving others. They are living their lives.
I believe that for Nathan, Anthony, and Donna, there will yet be happy reunions.
And for all of us, as we approach this Holiday Season, may we take comfort in that one small miracle in Dallas, knowing this:
A son was lost, but a father was found.
Thank you, Anthony and Donna, for sharing with us.
Sincerely, Ray Faltinsky
We are so proud to be a part of the Freelife Himalayan Goji Juice Family
posted by To Your Health at 3:38 PM
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