Southern Comfort

Recently I went to Salt Lake City, Utah and Memphis, Tennessee on a Business trip. I have been to Salt Lake City a few times in the past but this trip to Utah was one of the worst I've experienced. The restaurants we visited had horrible service and the food was just as bad. In retrospect, it had prepared me for the best experience in the US. I flew into Memphis and my good friend Jon came to pick me up. I first met Jon when we worked together at a Dealership. Being in the Auto Industry you have the the opportunity to meet a lot of people. Some will walk in your Life and exit quickly with out leaving a mark, while others are so special they remain in your heart for ever. Jon and his wife Stephanie are very special who will remain in my heart for ever. When my wife and I had Genesis we were unprepared to deliver that day. When Jon heard of our predicament we were in he was more than willing to help. Jon proceeded to go to Kaiser pick up my keys go to my house pick up the things we needed and stay till my Daughter was born. About five years ago Jon decided to move back to Arkansas where he was raised and where his heart remained. I remembered the day he came to say good bye, I was very sadden to see him move so far away because people like Jon are hard to find, he is talented and has great work ethics with a heart. Luckily we have been able to remain friends and stay in touch regularly.

During my Network Marketing years I had the opportunity to visit about 39 States but never stopped in Arkansas. The people here are genuine and there is nothing phony about them. I have lived in California all my life and have some wonderful friends I can count on. Yet never in my life have I experienced people that really care for a complete stranger. I have been treated like Family from the moment I arrived. Jon and Stephanie have given me the red carpet treatment. The people in Arkansas wave at you, say Hello, Ask How you are doing and truly mean it. Teenagers hold doors open for you and address you as Sir or Mam. The public Billboards advertise Jesus the person not the religion. They are not advertising for a specific church, the Billboards are there to let you know that Jesus is here in Jonesboro, Arkansas. When so many other communities are pushing God out, here at Jonesboro they are advertising that God lives here.

In God We Trust is written on our currency yet where did this Country's value go? We left England to pursue Freedom of religion. Did we forget? Then we wonder why horrible things are happening in this Country. My thought is we keep pushing God out and God being the gentleman that he is, is doing just that. If you have not experienced Southern Hospitality, come experience it for yourself, experience Southern Comfort at its finest. If they could bottle what these folks have I would love to give everyone a drink in the US. Just be aware to work out your smile and waving muscles because you will be using them. God is ALIVE and well in Arkansas and it truly makes my heart sing. Stop by and say Hi to my good friends Jon & Stephanie and the people in Jonesboro you will be amazed. Keep the Faith because it's Faith that will keep you going when nothing else will. God will never leave your side unless you push him out. God Bless you and your Families.

To your Success
Fidel