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Tim, What an amazing and fascinating life you have led. I am honored that I get to be part of it. I smell a sequel coming (or at least some additional chapters online)!!! Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Dear Tim, I first want to thank you for stopping by our Pharmacy in Davidson, to bring me this phenomenal book! You have such a selfless spirit which is now evident in your beautiful life story. What touched me the most is the love & respect you have for not only your mom, but for the mother of your children, & their role as ‘mother’ & what that encompasses. I also loved the descriptive details of the Pharmacy in OH. I grew up in Pgh, PA & my dad was a pharmacist that worked at, then was part owner of Hites Pharmacy in the Northside of Pgh. Thank you for the memories I had forgotten about! Please come back in to see us & so that I can officially say ‘Hello’!

You think you know someone... especially someone you have really known for well over 30 years.... but then they write a book about their life and wow, there are so many new and fascinating things that you learn about them! I thoroughly enjoyed your book, Tim! It was well written and the events of your life story were absolutely captivating! I loved the memories that you shared about your childhood Christmas traditions and the funny recollections you had to the finest detail of times spent with family and friends. You are a man that pours loyalty, hard work, passion, grit and genuine love into every part in your life. Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to read your book! Well done, my friend! Well done!

It’s so great to learn even more about your life, most especially your childhood. I could really envision you working in your first job—much like the scene of a movie! It’s fascinating how life works itself out, and I know you’ve worked long and hard to reflect on your life’s journey. So happy to have you in our lives. (Favorite part might be Kylie’s artwork though!)

Genius! A truly inspirational read for all entrepreneurs not only to achieve their goals, but to give back along the journey which makes all the difference. Your'e the true meaning of a mensch. I'm so glad that you took the time to write your life down on paper for your family, children, grandchildren, friends, and future family to read. I wish every parent would do just this. We all know you well, but this took us into the depth of who y0u really are and where you came from. Thank you for including our family in your memoir as you have become like family to us here in NC. Thank you for sharing your book and your life with us.

Beautifully written memoir, Tim. You have left a precious gift for your family and friends. Truly touched by your love for people especially those who are often forgotten in nursing homes. Enjoyed reading about your travels and the life lessons you've learned along the way. You can now add the gift of writing and storytelling to your gift of hospitality!! Thank you for sending me a copy.

I so enjoyed reading the story of your life (and not just because I made it in the book myself😜). My grandma always said that everyone acts the way they do for reasons no one knows. This is evident in the kind generous person I’ve had the pleasure to get to know and have in my life. Your father passing at a young age, how hard you worked to provide for your family, and the other influences you had, all made to create the lovely person you are today. I wish my parents and grandparents would have left such a beautiful gift for me. We all are better for knowing you! You are loved and appreciated!

One of the best lines in the book: “I guess the location of your birth or your humble beginnings aren’t what determines success.” You my friend are a shining star! Thank you for sharing your story.

Oh Uncle Tim, I enjoyed your book very much. I found the parts about our family especially wonderful. I loved hearing about your dad and Grandpa and Grandma Schmidt. I wish we had a book like this from my Dad or that I could ask him about his memories of your grandparents. I am very grateful for the day we all spent just mom, dad, and us 5 girls listening to Dad talk about his memories as a police officer and other times in his life. But back to your book. I loved reading your eulogies for your grandparents and got excited when in your Grandma's it said her favorite song was Edelweiss. When Isie was born I sang that song to her often. I had never thought of it as a lullaby or anything before but it just came out often and now I feel like my Great-grandma was possibly there with us and sharing that song with me and my baby girl. I enjoyed learning about your professional life and the role serendipity played in your life, professionally as well as personally. I enjoyed reading about how you became involved with the volleyball teams. To be perfectly honest I was rather jealous when I first found out other girls were calling you Uncle Tim, mostly because I felt they must have a better relationship with you than I who am your literal niece had. I hate that my Dad had to deal with cancer and that it took his life, but I am grateful that one of the blessings that stupid cancer brought to us is a renewed relationship and now I am no longer jealous of those others calling you Uncle Tim and I am glad you can be there for them. Thank you for being the fun and generous and hard working man you are. I am so grateful my husband and girls are getting to know you as well. It is hard living so far away from family, especially since I loved living in a way that allowed me to know both of my parents extended family members as well. They love having a Great-Uncle they feel close to, especially one as great as you!