Maribel

Maribel
Dan speaks about risk, persistence and going for your dreams!

It was just a plastic ball. But, Dan had his audience believing it was a real golf ball. As part of his show he would hit this golf ball into the audience. This was to demonstrate his one arm swing. And to see if he could hit “target”. It really got everyone’s attention. Several years ago, Maribel sat in the audience. She was working for Head Start. She was trying to decide whether she should go to college. Her English was poor. She was afraid she couldn't make it in College.

He hit his golf ball. Maribel caught it. And kept it! The next day she enrolled in college. It became a reminder and a sign she could make it in college. She kept it on her desk for the next four years as she learned English as an adult. She graduated with honors. She now works for the state of Washington with the developmentally disabled. Her biggest fear, only knowing Spanish, is now her greatest asset. With two languages (English and Spanish) she is able to help many.

God opened her heart. She took the risk. She persisted. And now she is living her dream.

Oh by the way, someone took the ball from her desk a few weeks ago. We pray it has the same reminding affect on that person.