“Attitude is everything and no matter what happens to us in life we must take the time to appreciate all we have and all we can do. Enjoy the little things and challenge yourself to achieve your dreams” ~ Leona Dargis
I am a farm girl raised in NorthEastern Alberta with four younger sisters; Lynn, Sarah, Suzanne and Jeanelle. Together we helped our parents build a successful farming operation. We were taught how to work hard, respect one another and be responsible. All the while we had fun and made sure to lived life to its fullest in continuously being spontaneous. Dad always said “If there’s something you want then you work hard to get it. If there’s something you want to do then just get up and do it.”
In 2007 our loving parents, Jean & Joanne Dargis, along with grandmother, Anita Dargis, were called up to heaven. I always say that I am grateful for many things but what I am grateful for the most is having the guidance and love of our parents for the time we did. I would not be the person I am today without having such examples to live up to. I am inspired everyday in becoming an individual that they are proud of.
Within the last few years I have grown to appreciate the power of inspiration and motivational speaking. I get the biggest thrill in helping the people around me and if this is done by sharing part of my story through keynote speaking then I will promise to do my best to make my presentations worthwhile for all types of audiences.
A Sneak Peek of a slide in my presentation:
This blog is a piece of me with thoughts and ideas. It may also feature other individuals who I feel blessed to have in my life as I continue to travel around the globe. You are never too old or too young to learn about the marvelous things our world has to offer. Happy reading!
Leona Dargis
Your simPly amazing!!
I just read the amazing story about you and your sisters from a copy of the Furrow magazine. I’ve been around agriculture my entire life and appreciate the adversity that you girls have overcome. There are a lot of responsibilities to be accountable for with an operation of that size. What you girls have done is uplifting. Keep taking life by the horns and you will get everything you desire.
Our whole family enjoyed the article in The Furrow about you and your sisters. We also are a farming family. Your parents certainly taught you girls how to succeed in life and it shows. I would like to be pen-pals with you or via e-mails if you’d like. God Bless You all.