I subscribe to a sales newsletter from www.salesdog.com. And, when mine showed up today, I ran across this news blip on there that I needed to share with everyone...Please read below.
"Did you hug your kids today?
Late last year, long-time SalesDog friend and contributor Michelle Nichols left her position as a columnist with BusinessWeek Online and closed her Savvy Selling business to launch National Hug Your Kids Day. In 1998 Michelle's son Mark died suddenly, at age 8 1/2 years old, from brain cancer. Now she's encouraging working mothers and fathers to put "family first and work a close second." Today is the first annual National Hug Your Kids Day - the perfect time to grab your free copy of Michelle's tip sheet: How Professional Salespeople Can Love Their Families and Thrive at Work. Click here to get yours."
I dont know about you folks...but, my job is not my life. I use my job help me support my life. My kids are my life. And, I dont think I would be much of a person without them in my life. Not that Im trying to be a fatalist, but you never know what may happen to you or them.
Spread the word about National Hug Your Kids Day!!!
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Reposted right here so everyone can read it easily
UPDATE ----- Michelle Nichols of National Hug Your Kids Day just called me! Tina LoSasso of SalesDog called Michelle and told her about this little post I wrote. Michelle called me to thank me for writing it and wanted to send a personal shout out to all of you that commented and helped spread the word. She started this concept 6 months ago...and had state sponsered events in 17 states yesterday! She is emailing me a photo of the first ever 'largest kid hug' in Reno and I will posting that photo soon.
So, from Michelle and her staff ---- THANK YOU ACTIVERAINERS!! OUR KIDS ARE WORTH IT!!!
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Meet Alex...and Aaron. They are the light of my life...the apple of my eye...the cream in my coffee. I think you get it...lol.
Thanks for the Heads up. My (grown) kids are in another state but I called to remind them to hug my grandkids today.
Well grown kids are to far away for a hug, but a phone call will be better than nothing.
Linda -- Excellent work! I have two grown daughters...and I did the same. :-) But, I dont have any grandkids....yet. :-) Either way, they needed to know they were thought of...
William -- Yes, it will. Anything to remind them that they are thought of today.
Yeah Clint,
I hug mine every day. Your guys are too cute. Enjoy.
Paddy P. -- Well...hello, darling! Glad to see you back. I hug mine every day as well. It helps me remember what is actually important in my life. :-)
Clint,
Our kids are our greatest assets...maybe our only assets! They should be hugged everyday!!! Thanks, Fran
P.S. This is a good start!!!
Fran -- Agreed, my man. I had to pass this along just because I agree with you entirely.
Clint...
My daughter moved to Philadelphia and I miss her very much, Good post!
Thanks for the heads up - I had never heard of this day.
Cute Cute!!! I hugged mine! My three year old said he wanted a drink and a hug when I tucked him into bed! It just melted my heart! Family is by far the #1 thing!
Richard -- I remember that from our phone conversation the other day. My daughters live in Billings. I miss them terribly as well.
Michelle -- This is the first one. :-)
Pam -- My son can not go to bed without us discussing what he learned today. He is 3 1/2. And, we sit by the side of the bed and just listen to him telling us about what he did all day at daycare and such...its probably my favorite time of the day...LOL
UPDATE ----- Michelle Nichols of National Hug Your Kids Day just called me! Tina LoSasso of SalesDog called Michelle and told her about this little post I wrote. Michelle called me to thank me for writing it and wanted to send a personal shout out to all of you that commented and helped spread the word. She started this concept 6 months ago...and had state sponsered events in 17 states yesterday! She is emailing me a photo of the first ever 'largest kid hug' in Reno and I will posting that photo soon.
So, from Michelle and her staff ---- THANK YOU ACTIVERAINERS!! OUR KIDS ARE WORTH IT!!!
Clint, thanks for the reminder and how cool that Michelle called you. Nice ThemThem to her. I'm sorry for the loss of her son, had to be tough, but what a lady that can turn a negative into a positive! Kudos to her.
Considering her corporate background, she has the drive and determination to do anything. I really enjoyed speaking with her and participating, even a little bit, in such an awesome occassion.