Lisa Listen

What an incredible day at Lexicon Bank!

A heartfelt thank you to Stacy Watkins, Mindy Kermes, our amazing Relationship Manager, and the entire Lexicon Bank team for such a warm welcome and a fantastic Open House!

What started as a How You Leave Them Feeling® Book Club has grown into something truly special. Today, we’re honored to serve as Lexicon Bank’s company coaches, helping reinforce a culture built on connection, communication, leadership, and leaving people feeling valued.

It was a joy to make meaningful new connections, offer complimentary laser coaching sessions, autograph copies of How You Leave Them Feeling®, and share ideas that inspire stronger relationships, both personally and professionally.

If you weren’t able to join us... you missed a great afternoon of conversation, coaching, and connection! But don’t worry...

Stay tuned! We’ll be announcing our next special event with Lexicon Bank soon, and trust us, you won’t want to miss it.

Because at the end of the day...

How you leave people feeling is how they’ll remember you. ❤️

STOP trying to impress people.

Start leaving them feeling…

Valued.
Heard.
Inspired.
Better than you found them.

That’s leadership.

How You Leave Them Feeling Jesse Ferrell

As our family begins to navigate this new chapter without our sweet Midge Thomas Porter our hearts are overflowing, not only with grief, but with profound gratitude.

Thank you to every person who has prayed for us, sent a card, shared a memory, left a message, brought a meal, lit a candle, or simply held us close in your thoughts. Every act of kindness has reminded us that love truly is the greatest legacy we leave behind.

One of Mom’s greatest gifts to us was teaching us to celebrate life while we still have each other. We were blessed to honor her as “Queen for a Day” on her 90th birthday, surrounding her with laughter, stories, and love so she never had to wonder how deeply she was cherished.

Years ago, she gave me a poem that ended with the words, “Don’t cry at my grave… I won’t be there.” Today, I understand those words in a way I never could before. I see her in the gentle breeze, the butterflies, the feathers that seem to appear just when I need them, the blooming flowers, and the breathtaking sunsets. They remind me that love doesn’t end—it simply changes form.

Thank you for helping us celebrate an extraordinary woman whose kindness, grace, resilience, and unconditional love will continue to ripple through generations.

May we all honor her by loving each other a little more deeply, extending a little more grace, and leaving people feeling the way she always did, valued, seen, and loved.

With heartfelt gratitude,
From our family to yours ❤️

One week ago today, Heaven welcomed my sweet mom, Midge Thomas Porter

I’ve shed my tears this week, but today I find myself smiling through them.

One of the greatest gifts our family ever gave Mom was celebrating her while she was still here. For her 90th birthday, we crowned her Queen for a Day, surrounded her with family and friends, shared stories, laughter, tears, and reminded her just how deeply she was loved. Because of that, she didn’t have to wonder what she meant to us—she heard it with her own ears and felt it with her own heart.

Ten years ago, on February 26, 2016, Mom handed me this poem. At the time, I simply thought it was beautiful. Now, it feels like she wrote it just for us.

Don’t cry at my grave because I won’t be there.

I’ll be in the breeze that ruffles your hair.

I’ll be in the sunshine, and I’ll be in the snow.

I’ll be in the places where we used to go.

I’ll be in your laughter and in the funny things.

I’ll be in your shadow and there in your dreams.

I’ll be in your greetings but not your good-byes.

I’ll be in the reflection of your loving eyes.

I’ll always be with you, and I’ll always care.

So don’t cry at my graveside… because I won’t be there.

Oh Mom…you were right.

Now I already see you in the butterflies, the feathers that seem to appear at just the right time, the gentle breeze on my morning walks, the flowers in bloom, and in every sunset that paints the sky with beauty.

You taught us kindness, resilience, grace, and unconditional love. Your greatest legacy isn’t just the life you lived—it is the love you left behind in each of us.

Thank you for being our sweet mom, our grandmother, our friend, our teacher, and our greatest cheerleader.

Until we meet again… I’ll keep looking for you in all the beautiful places.

I love you forever, Mom.

What a wonderful evening at the NAWIC dinner as we welcomed the newly elected board and celebrated the incredible women who continue to build, lead, and inspire within our industry.

A special congratulations to Yessica and Lori on your new leadership roles! Your passion, dedication, and commitment to serving others will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the year ahead.

Here’s to strong leadership, meaningful connections, and continuing to elevate women in construction and beyond.

Yessica Romero

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When a leak left us with damaged drywall, we needed someone we could trust to make it look like it never happened. We called

Not only did he do a phenomenal job repairing the drywall, but his attention to detail, professionalism, reliability, and craftsmanship exceeded our expectations. The finished work is seamless, and you would never know there had been damage in the first place.

In a world where great service can be hard to find, Edwin is a true gem. If you’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, shows up when they say they will, and treats your home with care and respect, look no further.

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Thank you, Edwin, for turning a stressful situation into a great experience!

When’s the last time you had a Hot Dog on a Stick? 🌭

Be honest…

Was it last week?
Last year?
Or are you suddenly being transported back to the mall food court in the 80s or 90s? 😄

There are some foods that aren’t just food. They’re time machines.

One bite and you’re back with friends, carrying shopping bags, sipping lemonade, and not worrying about emails, deadlines, or adulting.

So now I’m curious…

When was the last time you had a Hot Dog on a Stick, and what memory does it bring back for you?

Let’s take a little trip down memory lane.

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Some friendships aren’t measured in years. They’re measured in memories, laughter, tears, growth, and the countless moments that become part of your story.

Tonight, the five of us came together to celebrate a very special woman, .berggren

what a gift it is to have lifelong friends who continue to show up for one another through every season of life.

As the years pass, I find myself appreciating these moments even more. The conversations that pick up right where they left off. The laughter that feels familiar. The love, support, and history that remind us where we’ve been and how far we’ve come.

Dana, we celebrate not only your birthday, but the beautiful person you are, the lives you’ve touched, and the friendship you’ve given so generously over the years.

Here’s to another year of making memories, sharing adventures, and cherishing the gift of true friendship.

Happy Birthday, Dana! We love you and are grateful to walk this journey called life together. ❤️🎂🥂