I recently returned from Joliet, Ill. where I was able to visit with my old friends, The Sisters Of St. St. Francis in Joliet. I spoke at the Joliet Rotary Club about my book and was able to tell my story.

The most rewarding thing I have found while giving these speeches is that I am able to say how truly grateful I am to the many people who have helped me along the way. They have made all the difference in my life. I am extremely lucky to be able to thank those people for what they did for me and let them know that my life has turned out well because of them.

It seems I always receive the same reaction from each group I speak to; They are happy to hear that the work they do is truly making a difference. I think everyone needs to be thanked and everyone has someone to thank. It is empowering and creates a sense of peace.

I have recently set up my Facebook page, “Did I Ever Thank You?” to give people to have a place to go where they can thank someone who has helped them or has made a difference in their lives, even if the person is gone. I am doing this because I believe gratitude is healing.

In 2012 I plan on a national tour called, “Did I Ever Thank You?” to get this message out to the world. For more information please visit the tour website http://didieverthankyou.com/

Thank you to everyone who is taking the time to read this blog.

Sal