Do Good Things . . .
Today is a special day here in the Lewis & Daggett family. Today, Mike Lewis’ father, The Reverend Henry A. Lewis, celebrates his 90th birthday and 65th year in the ministry. Certainly both of these are significant milestones. What can we learn from him?
There are many lessons we have and can continue to learn from Rev. Lewis. He tends to stop by the office at fairly regular intervals, and is around enough that he is truly part of our L & D family. We always enjoy it when he stops by, and I always try to pick up a lesson. I may write a book some day on the lessons learned . . . perhaps a fitting title could be “Mike and His Dad – Inter-Generational and Timeless Lessons.”
The first and most immediate lesson is to smile. Rev. Lewis always has a smile on his face from the moment he walks through the door, and continues to greet each individual with a smile. It always makes you feel good in his presence and is very welcoming. More, it is contagious and makes the whole environment better.
Rev. Lewis is fond of saying something that incorporates some version of “Do good things.” Which is usually closely followed by “Good things will happen for you.” Wow, what a basic, simple, and a timeless lesson on how to succeed in life.
Give positive encouragement to others. Rev. Lewis is always good about offering a word of encouragement. Interestingly, within his encouragement tends to be woven a message of high expectation. So, he not only encourages us toward good things and good results, he expects it!
Oh, did you notice the Wake Forest shirt? Always pull for the home team – win or lose, good years and bad – always let them know which side you are on and pull hard. Rev. Lewis, thank you for always being on our Team! Happy 90th!
