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Motivational Humorist, Professional Speaker Janie Jasin is Author of the Best-Selling Book The Littlest Christmas Tree which Has Sold A Million Copies! order book, book CD & other products Dealing with Aging Parents? "As Time Goes by at Pearl's Harbor" order video A video created by Janie Felker Jasin, a caring daughter & Certified Professional Speaker This is an excellent video to watch as a lead-in to family, professional or educational geriatric discussion. It is recommended for families, nurses, attorneys, bankers, health care professionals, nursing homes, retirement groups, Alzheimer's support, and funeral home directors. This seven minute highly provocative production is a tribute to caregivers as well as the resident or home-cared-for individual. It is packaged with a loving and honest discussion guide for families and caregivers, for baby boomers with aging parents. For use in Facillities, Hospice, Alzheimer Support Group, Sibling decision making, LPN, RN, PT, OT, HOME CARE, in-services. It creates an awareness of "The Individual" and the uniqueness of their lives. $20.00 NOTE FROM JANIE My Mom, Pearl passed away on December 9, 2001 at 95 years of age and was a victim or dementia and Parkinson's disease for 14 years. This is our story and is also the story of thousands of baby boomers and their loved ones. I have lived this story from 1984 when Daddy began his struggle with Alzheimers disease, dying in 1987, and Mom's life from age 80 to 95, with her confusion and challenges. As an only child my journey was financially and emotionally rough but also an awakening to hold out my hands and heart to others. SUMMARY OF VIDEO: Whether you are a caring family member concerned with aging parents or a professional working in Long Term Care, this video is dedicated to you. As the life of Pearl Flanigan Felker unfolds we are transported from past to present and back again. We share the joys and fears of all humanity. We are moved to action! Janie says, "I was not prepared for the death of my father from Alzheimer's, followed by my mother's declining self-reliance. There were few resources and little support from bankers, attorneys and other professionals who dealt with my parents' affairs. I would like you to learn from my own experience. My parents were wonderful, vital people and their lives were a treasure. Share my story and realize the value of being prepared.

Janie Jasin's Newsletter Winter 2008 click here for Janie's Winter/Spring 2003 newsletter click here for Janie's Summer/Fall 2002 newsletter click here for Janie's Winter/Spring 2002 newsletter click here for Janie's Spring/Summer 2001 newsletter Who Was There? copyright 2008 Janie Jasin This is about you. This is about who was there to see you crawl and then stand up. This is about you a baby, a toddler, a child, a teen, a student and a young woman who is looked upon through life. This is about you growing up. Who Cared? Little did you know the worry, the tension and the panic that those who cared for you faced? They probably read every article, magazine, book and brochure on the subject and still you were a mystery. You created excitement from the moment you arrived. As a baby fussing and crying you were a mystery. Was it a pin sticking into you, a wet diaper, gas, hunger, fatigue or the need to be held? Through bouncing and rocking, feeding and burping, changing or holding you the fussing ended. Someone cared and figured it out. You Were Not Aware The whole neighborhood and those in your family and community are looking. Teachers, neighbors and friends and relatives made suggestions. You responded to some and ignored the others. You felt you knew best or you needed to do it yourself or you thought others didn't really understand your uniqueness. You repeated this scenario over at every stage. You want to be different than those who raised you. You are on the cutting edge of life and more. You are not like them. Or so you think. You learn it your way and at your own pace. And you fail and succeed and question everything. And at each stage in the wings were those who, cared, loved, prayed and involved themselves in your life. They were your team. Aunt Em Was Watching Me. My Aunt Em is now ninety-two years old. She was away for many years and then just recently we have been connecting and conversing. One day she said, "When I lived with your mother and father from 1939-1942 I could hardly wait to get home from work to see what you were doing." "I bought you roller skates when you were three years old and when I came home you were skating around the furnace in the basement gritting your teeth and pushing your doll buggy." "You were determined from the beginning." When I was small I really didn't know her depth of caring. I was self- involved with my life. How blessed I was to hear of her caring. And Who Looked At and Cared About You? Those that cared affected your self-image. Maya Angelou the poet and writer didn't speak as a child. A traumatic incident affected her in that way. She was quiet for 7 years. Oprah Winfrey was molested as a girl. It deeply affected who she is, what she does and what she has become as an adult. She helps others by bringing education to others through television and radio. She is driven with the idea of doing good. It feeds her self- concept. She works diligently for her causes. I Was Lost Without A Compass I wandered aimlessly through college and never found a role model? In those years many women took the marriage road. If I couldn't learn how to study I could get married. I was free at last. As an only child I was finally out of the house and away from the rules. I veered off with a husband. I was without goals beyond a wedding veil. I then became a mother. I have often heard people say in hindsight! "It seemed like the thing to do at the time." I am not sorry for the beautiful children I have but under all of that I kept thinking. "Why am I on this planet?" My question to you is who applauded your choices? Who were your role models? Discovering our own gifts and talents is the key. That uniqueness leads to the success we all seek. It becomes clear as to what we are doing on the planet. Since none of us can see ourselves and we can see others, we are dependent on those who shine the light upon us and give us feedback and affirming ideas. In business, community, churches, neighborhoods, schools and adult education there are many to meet on your way to discovering your capabilities. Your Angels Are All In The Wings Mentors, Helpers, Friends. Education! Learn something and see what happens! Action! Do something and see whom you meet in the near vicinity. Try something! Take a risk, jump out and see who applauds. IT IS ALL THERE! Success and fulfillment could happen to you. It always happened to me in a different way than I expected it did happen. Through marriage and trauma, child raising and work seeking I met all of the angels I needed in the village of my ambition. A mentor, A friend, A pianist, A publisher, Clients, Spiritual guides, New friends from across the world, neighbors and pals are all around me. They reside in the village of my heart. They come and go, they change and return. They have played a part at times even when I didn't know they were there. They watched until I asked for help and they stayed around until I could crawl or walk or run. Many of my angel folks are now waiting in eternity. Their messages are written in my heart never to be erased. I can hear their voices of caution, hear their praise and feel their love. I Am Wiser Now I now know through life's wisdom that I would not be me without angels that still care about me. Clients became my friends. My family can see my failures and success as well. My children and grandchildren are within reach by email, air travel or a ride down the road. My friends tell me that my sense of humor is my greatest gift. All of them surround me and are willing to give me a lift, a hand or an idea. The soap opera that Mom and I watched when I was small was named, "As The World Turns." And as my world and life turns round and round I am given super vision. I can see my childhood, adolescence, family, church, town, state, The United States and the globe. It shows me the incredible people that were all around me are now near me and who truly care for my well-being. May you too find them and fall in love with your life, your family, your work, your state, your country and your world. Janie Jasin Janie Jasin is an Author/Speaker/Mother and Grandmother residing in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She is the author of "The Littlest Christmas Tree", "Heart In Hands", and "You've Got What It Takes"! And over 20 other Audio and video productions. She is a sought after keynote speaker and is known for her wise words and sense of humor.

Janie Jasin -- Mom, grandmother, author, speaker, neighbor, friend, entrepreneur. Janie has a joyous wisdom that moves hearts and minds. If we are present to others our presence becomes a gift. It is through communicating with those who are affirming you with that gift that you will become all you were meant to be. Janie Jasin Asking for help first and then receiving it is the magic formula. Janie Jasin "Giving," taught me that what went out of the front door returned though the back door multiplied one hundred fold. Janie Jasin My grandchildren and their innocence all show me life and possibilities. Janie Jasin Photo of Janie Jasin with Chez Raginiak. A note from Janie Jasin CSP about Chez Raginiak -- In thirty years I have been blessed to speak to over three million people in audiences across the North American Continent. Now I want you to hear Chez's story! Contact Chez at 651-775-4294 to book him as a speaker. This man's message of hope, determination and willingness will move you and your audience in a most profound way. His life, his charisma, his words and his journey will shake discontent, apathy and entitlement loose from the minds of your listeners. Escaping from communist Poland in 1981 and finding his way to employment, education and business was his mission. Without language, family or money Chez made the American Dream come true. He is a poet as well as a charismatic speaker. His book, "Would I Do It Again?" will be out in the near future. As a speaker for over 32 years I have heard hundreds of speakers. I judge them critically. This man will make a difference in the speaking world as well touching those in the real world.