55 ~ The Positive Thinking Seminar

By Kay Heitsch

I never in my wildest dreams ever thought I would receive such an award.

My parents had both died, so I called Aunt Carmeleta. Let me tell you, she was excited.

Ric explained that I could bring a guest. Bill couldn't go, so Aunt Carmeleta was thrilled that I asked her to come along with me.

I called my friend, Ann, who lived in Michigan, and told her the news. Ann said she was going to fly to Atlanta to be there.

The morning of the Positive Thinking Seminar, Ann and I discovered that we were both wearing almost identical suits.

We both had hot pink jackets. However, my skirt was black, but Ann's skirt was dark blue. What were the odds of that? We all had a laugh.

We rode down the elevator with some professional football players. Boy, those guys were huge.

Once we walked into the auditorium, we found some seats in the back. All of a sudden, a guy came up and called me by name. I didn't know him, but I found out it was Ric. Ric recognized me from the picture I had sent.

Ric asked what we were doing sitting in the back. He then ushered Aunt Carmeleta and Ann right down to the front row. The next thing I knew, Ric brought me up on the platform. I sat down. Oh my gosh, this was unreal!

The next thing I knew, I saw Dr. and Mrs. Peale walk up on the platform and sit down. Dr. Peale looked down my way. He pointed his finger at me and said, "I know you!"

I immediately jumped out of my seat and ran over to give them both a big hug.

I didn't care what anyone thought. Dr. Peale's books had changed my life. He introduced me to a better way of living through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I had to hug him!

I'll never forget this wonderful experience. Dr. Peale and everyone involved with the Peale Center were humble, kind, and loving. I'm forever thankful God brought them into my life.