Well, hello, my friends, and welcome to the Live Inspired podcast Monday and Morning

Moments, final edition of 2024 with John O'Leary.

When you think of someone who has changed the world, who comes to mind first,

if you're like most people, you probably think of famous explorers, powerful rulers, mighty

revolutionaries, maybe even business innovators. That's because we often think that

change in the world requires grand gestures and historical relevance. But what if I told

Jim chatted about changing the world actually being far more common through small,

everyday, ordinary actions done for the individuals directly in front of you.

This is the truth at the heart of the On Fire for Good Initiative.

Each month, we talk about individuals whose humility, whose commitment, whose unflinching love has changed the world around them. And our January honor is, Bob Shricker,

is a brilliant example of this truth in action. After more than three decades managing

factory floors, production lines, and teams of employees, Bob had a chance to retire. He'd earned it.

It's a chance to slow down,

nap in the afternoon if he wanted to, and focus on his own interest. So that's exactly what Bob decided to do, right? Wrong. Instead, upon retirement, Bob discovered a need in his

town's senior community that he could help alleviate.

Drawn to those requiring full-time care due to stroke, dementia, and other conditions,

he witnessed how these seniors, and importantly, their caregivers, were burdened by stress and isolation.

The desire to mitigate their struggle became a passion project that would define his retirement years.

So way back in 2001, Bob and a small group of church friends founded Breath of Life.

It's a not-for-profit organization that provides full-service day care activities to adults and critically important respite for their caregivers.

As the first executive director, Bob did the paperwork. He filed the taxes. He hired the staff. He loved the seniors. He also took care of their caregivers. For 14 years,

Bob tirelessly navigated innumerable challenges to positively impact others. Admittedly,

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