The Ultimate Sacrifice

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave their life serving our country.  The men and women we remember on the holiday chose to sleep in tents hearing enemy fire, eat food out of a can and ultimately give their life in order to guard our freedoms.  

We live in a time when we love our comforts, our luxuries, fine dining and a super soft mattress.  We think we can't live without them.  Is there anything so precious to you, for which you would give your life to preserve?  

As you enjoy a day off, take time to reflect on our history.  Pause at 3 pm on Memorial Day for a moment of silence and reflection on the sacrifice of the fallen. Men and Women of Integrity who serve in the military have a different view of our country and of life.  They choose a career that could cost them their life.  They see our country as worthy of defending.  We are blessed to live in the United States.  Of course our country has faults, we all have faults and our country is made up of a bunch of people who make mistakes.  

My challenge is to turn my mistakes into learning opportunities.  I want to be a giver not a taker.  "If you learn from defeat, you haven't really lost."  Zig Ziglar

I pray for you to have a blessed Memorial Day cherishing those you love and the life you have.   Thank a vet.

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com

Gifting Season

 

I am incredibly blessed with so many gifts.  I have been given so much grace in my life. I have an amazing wife, she has given me grace when I certainly didn't deserve it...but I guess that is what grace is: "unearned favor".  I have 3 stunning daughters, 3 fabulous granddaughters, a couple of super sons in-law and a miracle baby grand daughter on the way.  My life is full and for that I am thankful.

I absolutely love the business God has so graciously afforded me.  I get to work from my lakeside home with a gorgeous view of nature.  I have the opportunity to get to know so many gifted people from all walks of life that choose to come to our school.  In the process I spend most of my hours of every day hearing the life stories of these individuals.  And they have some fascinating stories.  Many veterans come through our school to learn a new trade.  I am intrigued by their resilience in learning a new way of life after the military.  I'm thrilled to hear of their success down the road. 

Take time this holiday season to thank those who love you well.  Thank those who challenge you.  And thank the Creator of all good gifts.  

At this time of year we celebrate the birth of My Messiah, Jesus Christ. 

No matter your beliefs, this is a glorious season with thrilling sights, sounds and foods.  Enjoy, be thankful and respectful of each other.  It may be a hard season for some, so be filled with compassion.  Every day is a gift, unwrap today and anticipate the gift of tomorrow.

Happy Holidays

Moving forward,

Jeff Roach

www.brooketraining.com

214-206-1169