Wisdom for Living

My husband Tom is an avid fan of John Wooden. May I encourage you to check out some of his writings....


"Adversity is the state in which man mostly easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

Be prepared and be honest.

Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.

Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.

Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but what you should have accomplished with your ability.

Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.

If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.

Material possessions, winning scores, and great reputations are meaningless in the eyes of the Lord, because He knows what we really are and that is all that matters.

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer".

John Wooden

Lives Changed through the gift of Shaklee!

I had the pleasure meeting Richard Greene last year at a job fair in Pa. Since starting Shaklee, he and partner Linda are reaping not only tremendous health benefits but also financial benefits as well. I’ve asked Richard to share his story. Linda will share next time. Gail

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One of our major financial and emotional burdens up until recently was my failing health. I was diagnosed with what the doctors called “Progressive Migraine Syndrome” that at times was so severe its looked like seizures. I was on several different migraine medications, a couple more for pain and finally one for nerves. I could count on two or three trips to the Emergency Room every month after a spell because I would invariably hurt myself as I fell.

In addition to this, while at work several years ago, I experienced severe burns to the lining of my lungs after inhaling chemical fumes. Even the simple act of cleaning the house now became much more complicated. To have the house cleaned meant that I had to rely on others, since the fumes would seriously interfere with my breathing. In fact, the house had to be completely aired out before I even returned home.

Yet despite all the medications and hospital visits—I was getting worse. No one seemed to have any answers other than more medications.

Then, in September of 2007 I had the great fortune of winning a basket of Get Clean by Shaklee. Little did I realize how this was going to change my life.

You can imagine my surprise to find out that these products were not only non-toxic to us but also the earth and on top of that they really worked! Now I did not have to leave the house when my family cleaned. In fact, I can now help clean and am frequently the first to dive into a project with Basic H in hand. And the miracles don’t stop there....

Knowing how important proper nutrition is and also recognizing how nutritious our diets are not, I jumped into Shaklee’s Vitalizer when I had the opprotuntiy. Coincidently, shortly after starting I developed a cold. However, my colds generally lasted two weeks or more with the need for medication and hence lost work. This time, however, I was amazed! After two days I was on the upswing and within five my sniffles were completely gone!

Within one month after beginning the Vitalizer System, I realized that I had not had any of my migraine spells, and within two months I was off all migraine medications! Vitalizer was a huge part of that miracle!

I am now healthier than I have been in years. My mind is functioning the way it is supposed to and my memory is back. Happy? You Betcha! Thankful? Amen!

Next time hear the difference Shaklee has made for Linda and how they are growing a business that will provide for their future years....

Dreams Become a Reality

My family and I are involved in a not for profit ministry. Unfortunately, the term “not for profit” so aptly describes the continuous fiscal state of our ministry. Five years ago, finances were unusually severe. We were preparing for a large fundraising walkathon yet the months before we were not able to be paid. Yet God was there and He provided. A dear supporter of our work dropped off a freezer load of leftover food from a family reunion. A few months later we again saw God’s hand. After the walkathon, my family was exhausted and in need of a vacation-- but how could we afford it? A dear family in Vermont heard of our plight, they opened their beautiful 50 acre mountain top home retreat to us. They provided us with phenomenal hospitality and home cooked meals --all FREE. It was through this experience that God gave us a glimpse of our future. You see, we have always opened our home to anyone in need and lived our lives as a ministry unto others. Yet we were often limited by finances.

It was during this time that the doors opened for my husband and I to get involved with Shaklee. We always enjoying helping others--- now the possibilities were endless! As a result of our homebased Shaklee business, my kids actually have a bank account for the first time in their lives. We can now think of college as a possibility for our three homeschooled children; Josiah, Lydia and Hannah. What a tremendous joy to be able to be with my children during these early formative years.

Best of all, because of our Vermont Mountain Top Retreat Experience-- the door has been opened for us to being able to provide respite to weary travelers-- especially those in need of vacation, but limited by funds. We have just purchased
171/2 acres in the Endless Mountains of PA. We hope to build our loghome retreat in the next few years. What I should have said, prior to all this, as of 4 years ago, my husband and I had no retirement plans for the future. After all working for a not for profit ministry, retirement and pension plans is something that was never a possibility. With Shaklee, we can actually see how God has provided for our future. He provides for those who seek His ways.

What a blessing Shaklee has been as we pursue living our lives as a ministry to others.

PS. This is a picture of our land in the beautiful Endless Mountains of PA