E076-Mike Padgett

“Every day is the best day that I have ever had.”

Have you ever noticed that it is the topping (the whipped cream moments) in your life that matters?

No one really thinks about their degrees, certifications or any other awards when they are reflecting on the most important moments of their lives.

What we think about are the layers above those foundations. Our relationship with God, families, friends, hobbies, interests and fellowship in life. These are the “whipped cream moments” or “toppings” in your life!

Right now, I am thinking about my lifelong friend and brother-in-Christ, Mike Padgett. I met him when I was 15 years old and just beginning my first radio job as a disc jockey. He and I laughed and had so much fun! Anyone that knew Mike, Loved him!

As the years peeled away, Mike went into the sales side of broadcasting. He had acid reflux and told me that it was changing the sound of his voice.

Mike warned me from the beginning that once radio is in your blood, it will always be there! He was right! I still have the weekly radio show that he talked me into doing years ago. Mike was both my producer and sales representative for this show. The format of the radio show is commentary. My show is called “Blue Ridge Moments” because the best moments that I have are usually with my little Yorkie puppies, Blue and Ridge. 

Mike passed away from a brief illness and it truly was heartbreaking for me. I still miss him visiting Mom and me at our office, the emails, phone calls, radio production and most of all, the fellowship and laughter together! Mike Padgett was definitely one of the “toppings” in my life! He will always be remembered! 

Each day is another gift from God to embrace a new topping (experience)!

What moment in your life was your favorite “topping?”

Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

To learn more about Dr. Billie J. Minton's ministries within her Blue Ridge Moment book series, please visit her author website at BlueRidgeMoments.com. 

Dr. Billie J. Minton's Blue Ridge Moments books; Volume 1, subtitled, "Your Life Is Only As Good As Your Connection With Jesus," and Volume 2, subtitled, "Celebrating Footsteps of A God Dependent Life,"  and Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's book series may be found at Amazon.com and BlueRidgeMoments.com.