A Scene from the Pittsburgh WGYB Tour Stop

Posted on June 15th, 2009 by Sara Grace

Judith A. Fike, MBA, Regional Director of Corporate Education sent this description of the final moments of the Pitt event, which Keith's mom attended with her card club (her version of a Lifeline Group):

"As the evening closed, the crowd of friends dwindled to the point  that Keith and his family were remaining and at that moment, Keith sat with his feet on the table, leaning back in his chair with his hands clasped behind his head watching his family and last parting friends take pictures and chat with friends on the phone. Keith seemed very relaxed and exuded joy and contentment with the remaining folks, so Jim Hutcherson and I quietly exited the room. I felt that I had had the opportunity to observe a most intimate family moment and it was remarkable."

Keith's been talking about his mom at the events. Here's the passage from Who's Got Your Back:

I remembered my mother’s card club back in Latrobe. It was originally made up of eight women meeting regularly every month; for the past forty-three years they have shared their dreams for their families, their joys and struggles in their marriages, their frustration in making ends meet. When I called Mom to ask her about her group, she told me they were just talking about how angry they were over the growing size of the empty space at the center of a roll of toilet paper—not exactly what I was expecting!

Of course, they did much more for each other than commiserate over the price of paper goods. The ladies helped each other through cancer, heart disease, and the deaths of two members, “Aunt” Rita and “Aunt” Ruth, giving and receiving love and support from each other around the card table. I can’t tell you how glad I am Mom has had such a group over the years, especially since my father passed away.

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  1. I'm so inspired by Keith and his family. I adore him and how he opens up a son and brother. I also am a fan of Pete Ferrazzi as well as his mom!

    Thanks Keith for always inspiring us,
    Sana

  2. Lynn Sulkey Frederick says:
    June 15, 2009 at 7:06 pm
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    Always knew Keith was destined for greatness-even way back in Kindergarten! He speaks from the heart, with great insight, but his greatest gift IS the way he inspires others by delivering his messages in such a touching way. He is delivering a true wake-up call. Just hope the world listens!

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