On December 24, 2021 my Mom, Mary Bartel, turns 89. Her legacy of connection inspired and influenced my life and work like no other.
Mary was the 10th child in a family of 11 kids. Her mom, my Grandma, loved to have guests in their home – no matter if there was food to feed them or a clean couch to sit on. Grandpa was always ready to feed the horses even if surprise guests would visit their farm.
I have come to know this as “radical hospitality” and this is something I talk about a lot as a Connection Strategy Coach!
Even though my Mom was raised in a humble home, it was filled with constant conversation, big dreams, … and lot of music! Her love for music brought her out of her shell and started her on the road to becoming a connector and community builder she is, even today.
As she grew older, her drive to connect others together through music matched perfectly with my Dad’s natural way of encouraging others as a teacher and eventually a pastor.
They married young and started their life of travel, adventure, and investing deeply in every community they called home.
It was a gift to be able to travel from Calgary to Abbotsford to celebrate our family Christmas early. Even my sisters were able to fly in from Winnipeg and Armstrong to join in.
The icing on the Christmas cake for me was to get the chance to interview my mom and hear more of her story, record it, and now share it with you.
I have experienced firsthand how important it is to her to build a legacy of lasting connections. I hope through this conversation you’ll be inspired to build and leave a legacy of your own.
Happy Birthday Mom!
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