I WANTED TO READ THIS LAST SUNDAY - - -

But could not find it to save my life - it was just passed on via e-mail to me and I wanted you all to read it...I was going to read it Sunday just b4 I showed the new video. I think after you read it you'll see why I wanted to read it to you all. When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the was jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "Yes." The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. "Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--- God, your family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions--- and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter-- your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else--- the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. "Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand." One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend." Please share this with someone you care about. I JUST DID. Thanks for an amazing weekend!! I am slammed at work preparing for my week in Texas - but will write again to share my final thoughts on the weekend. David

David this would have been very fitting .. I know how busy you are . Thanks again for all that you do for us .. and I love being a part of it all . Love ya , Tink

It would have made an "over the top experience" even better!!!! I had a wonderful time at New York, NY...great folks, wonderful food, super entertainment, and warm feelings. I enjoyed spending time with everyone- it was a great way to spend a January weekend. I was glad to finally meet you... and meeting Will B Thin and wife iced the cake. I ended up with another night in Norfolk courtesy of Northwest Airline (delayed fllight) and they also upped me to first class. Thanks again: by the way, my wife marveled at the changes shared in the video. Colonel Dave

Hi David, It was very nice meeting you and so many fellow GBP folks in RIchmond. You did a great job putting it together, that was my first in attendance, met so many nice people. Hopefully, we will meet again. Donna