We just finished a special week. Crossing in and then out of Charlotte was a big thrill, but I found two other stops to be particularly special. Special because of the people we met leading county government services in their community.

Last week we met with the Lincoln County and Gaston County employees. Both were recognized for being dedicated workers committed to delivering social, health care and other government services to the members of their community. What was nice about our visit is that while these individuals were all focused on the health and well-being of their citizens, we were able to capture them for a few hours and talked to them about their own personal health.

It was a great exchange of stories - some of successes, some of the struggle of adhering to a healthy lifestyle. For the most part I think the people we met left with a renewed spirit about the importance of their own health and thinking about how they may commit to a healthier lifestyle.

Three cheers for all the dedicated and professional individuals who work in our county government departments. We depend on you daily and we appreciate all that you do for our North Carolina citizens. Feel free to take just a little time each day to think about yourselves and your own good health!

Posted by Kathy Higgins on April 21, 2008