Tim,
Your short video absolutely amazed me.
You are a wonderful person. I live quite far from your restaurant but it’s my goal to make it one day. I am going through hard times and even just watching your 3 minute video it warmed my heart. Keep doing what your doing. I hope to meet you one day.
Dear Tim,
Great idea, good luck and a big hug from Germany.
I am mother from a 4 years old boy with down syndrome. My hsuband and me are working with hotels.
Perhaps one day our son Thibaud will open a hotel – who knows.
Man, you’re great! And your family and team too!!!! I love your place!
Not a lot of possibilities I visit Alburquerque (I live in Spain, Ávila, a wonderful city sourrounded by a medieval wall made of stone)… but in case I do it be sure I’ll have my breakfast at your place. I will order my huevos rancheros and a real big hug!.
Tim – You truly are The MAN! We moved from Albuquerque to San Diego almost 5 years ago and can’t wait to come back for a visit to Tim’s Place for some – food – and a great Big HUG!! Should you find yourself in San Diego, please let us know and we’ll introduce you to our friend Shamu. He’s a GREAT hugger – and Splasher – in his own right! Hearing and wathching your story of success on YouTube is powerful and we hope you continue to let your Dreams SOAR!
~Jill (The Momma) & Son Walker (15 yrs) Mahdessian
Eating lunch at your restaurant yesterday with my family was the highlight of our trip to Albuquerque. We plan to visit whenever we are in the area. Thanks so much for creating a warm, friendly environment with yummy food! Best wishes to you as you continue to realize your dreams!
Hallo Tim, I’m so happy to send you a lot of good wishes (and hugs!) from Germany! Especially from my little daughter, she has down Syndrome too. Her Name is Julia, she is 8 years old and she like it very much to hug people.
Tim, we wish you all the best for you and your family, you are an inspiration for all families with children like you!!
We are visiting from Australia & would like to come & meet you i n the morning , and have breakfast at your place, In hope you will be there,
Best Regards
Suzie & Alan
I wish I loved closer so I could come eat there right now, BUT I will be visiting soon! cant wait to try some of this good food I been hearing about! LOVE THIS!!!
We saw a video about your restaurant on Facebook. You are awesome! We are in another state, but the next time we get a chance for a road trip, we are coming to see you and get a hug!!
You go, Tim!
I watched a video about your restaurant and special olympics career in my SIP Club a couple months ago, and recently I had found out that I would need to do a project on heros. I chose you!! My wish is to come and receive one of your famous hugs! see you in the future, You are really an inspiration!!!
Tim you are awesome! You are an inspiration to everyone. Best wishes for great success in the future. If I am ever in New Mexico, I will surely stop by for a hug and some good food.
Hi Tim
I wanted to first greet you and commend you for what you have accomplished in life. I also want to tell that you are an awesome inspiration for families with children with Down syndrome. You are doing awesome and can tell you really enjoy serving your customers, I wish you the best in the future with your restaurant. Our son Mateo is almost 5 year old and he also has Down Syndrome, he is smart, adorable, very sociable and also loves hugs. I pray to God that one day he can also live a meaningful and God honoring life like you. We are taking him to therapy and doing a bunch of programs with him and our expectations are high. I would love if I could connect with your parents to get some coaching on the type of things we should include when helping our son. Would this be possible?, if so, they can contact me by email. May God keep you and bless you always!
With love,
Janet
Hi Tim! My family and I moved to ABQ two years ago and just love it here. My sister-in-law from San Antonio, Texas heard about your restaurant and asked if we have been. I immediately looked you up and love your story. Well, they are coming to ABQ in June and we can’t wait to visit Tim’s Place and more importantly, we can’t wait to meet you and share some hugs!
Hi Tim! I just saw a video on YouTube about your restaurant and your story is truly inspiring. You seem like a very sweet, genuine, hard working individual and I’m so glad that you were able to make your dreams come true. I hope you and your restaurant are doing well! Hopefully I’ll be able to pay a visit to your restaurant in the future! (:
Hello Tim!!! My name is Yelena, I am living in NY, I`m heared about your restauran in English classes. It was a surprise for me. I saw many people with Down syndrom and I never realized they can open their own bisness like you. You give hope to people who have disability and also people who lost their hope.I wish you lucky in growing your bisiness.
You and your family are an inspiration, and well done to you all.
Stephen, one of my three son’s has DS and like you he is just amazing. 1990 he completed a National swimming challenge to swim 90 miles in 1990. Later he swam in the “Special Olympics” in Derby gaining 5 medals. ( 3 gold and 2 silver). 2012, he was elected to serve on Nuthall Parish Council, and is the first with his condition to be elected to any Parish Council in the UK
Just before his 40th birthday Stephen wanted to learn to play the piano. Although his speech is not as good as yours, he is now 48, reads music and plays the piano, keyboard and organ.
If you Google Stephen Green 1965 you can see his progress on ‘Youtube’
Hi Tim,
Congratulations on becoming a successful businessman! My son, Alex is 23 and happens to have Downs as well.He is doing well also. He graduated from a certificate program in college and finished an internship at the State Capital in Albany, New York.
I wished that we lived closer so we could visit your restaurant. Maybe if we ever vacation there we will stop in. We wish you the best in your career and hope your restaurant continues to be a success for many years to come! You are an inspiring role model for anyone who faces obstacles in life!
Dear Tim
the first thing I would like to tell you is ( you are the best ).I know that you are very busy person but i would like to take a few minutes of your time , i guess you will never read this email but if you do ,here i go .My name is francisco javier i’m from Mexico city and my parents are there . i’ve been living in the Bronx New York for 5 years . I’m 21 years old now .I was fifteen years old when my brother took me to this wonderful place named THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .I’m so glad to be here and be part of this country and also i’m here because i know i can get better future .I have been studying ESL at The kings borough community college and i’m keep trying to be a good student be cause i would like to be successful like you .I hope some day go and visit to your friendly restaurant and eat some break fast or some dinner but at the same time to give you a big ,big HUG . god bless you Tim and do not never stop.(: 5/18/13
Hi tim! Im sophia from California im only in the 7th grade but, doing a power point for my science class about Down syndrome and I have to talk about someone who has it & I decided to talk about you! I hope your doing well & have fun at work
Keep up the good work Tim! I saw your story on theChive and it was truly inspiring! KCCO from Memphis Tn! Love, Will
P.S. If I’m ever in NM I will stop by for a hug
Hi Tim! My name is Meghan and I am 27 years old and live in Mechanicsburg, PA. I was told about you and your wonderful restaurant by a friend of mine. As I viewed your site, a range of emotions flooded me, and I found myself crying and smiling. I am so proud of everything that you have accomplished. In a world that is often quick to judge, you truly are a shining example of what a role model should be, and I commend you and everything that you have achieved so far in life. My youngest brother Brock is 14 years old and has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism. For most of Brock’s life, he has struggled with making connections with people, and is never quite comfortable in large group situations. As a teacher, (and his sibling), I have watched him make great strides despite his diagnosis, and while he may never be Prom King, he has a wonderful heart and is one of the kindest most gentle people I know. Brock has one dream in life. His dream, much like you, is to own his own restaurant. He loves to cook, try new recipes, and is always on the hunt for the newest kitchen gadget to use at home. Brock is open about his Asperger’s, and know also knows that due to his autism, challenges are in his future. But he has the drive, determination, and hope that will allow him to succeed. Tim, my “wish” for you is simple—would you be able to write a letter of encouragement to my brother Brock? You are someone that can say to Brock, “I did it—you can too!” This would mean the world to me. Thank you for being you.
Thank you Tim for showing that no matter what as long as you believe, you can.
You are a true inspiration and so is your family.
Lots of Love all the way from Canada
Tim, I recently saw a video about you and your restaurant on The Chive. I wish I lived close to Albuquerque! Your menu looks delicious (especially the breakfast including all of your favorite dishes) and your story is heart warming. I LOVE how you start your day with a dance off, and think I may just have to start doing the same. Thank you for being such a generous and motivational business owner. I wish nothing but the best to you! Hugs from Hershey, PA! – Ali
Hey Tim! Your restaurant and story popped up on TheChive today in the DAR, blew my mind! I have younger brothers with disabilities and it is amazing to me to see more success stories or awesome people who have overcome the most difficult challenges! Your restaurant really seems like the coolest place on earth! My next vacation is now planned for New Mexico to come see you and your business with my whole family! In the mean time, I will tell everyone I know about how cool this restaurant sounds, and I hope your business is doing awesome! (ps, I have worked in the restaurant industry for 7 years now, and each environment would have been better if everyone there was as friendly as you!) Hope to see you soon! Go TIM’S PLACE!!!
G’day mate
Tim, you are an inspiration my man!
I saw you first on the Chive and looked further into who you are via you Tims Place website.
Its great to see such a genuine and caring man achieve his dreams!
Great work mate and I wish you all the best for the future.
I would one day like to travel to the US to eat in your wonderful resteruant and get my hug!
From an Australian Soldier to a Inspiring resteraunter, keep up the good work.
Peace
Hey Tim,
Your restaurant looks great. I love the idea that you serve the stomach and the heart. You’re an inspiration to me and I’m sure many others. And all just for being yourself. Keep up the good work and I look forward to visiting your restaurant next time I’m in Albuquerque.
Hey Tim, just saw an online video about your place and absolutely loved it. The attitude you share with your patrons is amazing and reminds me to be a better person. Thank you! We’ll be coming through Albuquerque in July on our way from Colorado and Arizona specifically to make a stop at your place. Can’t wait to meet you!
The Damiani Family (Brian, Lisa, Xander, Jaiden and Cali)
Hi Tim!
I live in Everett, WA and just learned of your story. I am now wanting to visit your place for a hug and maybe even some food. I love you man! You a true inspiration to the world and I hope more people look at life the way you do. Thank you for being you!!!
Jason
You are AMAZING! I want to come and eat at your restaurant and get a hug…..going to plan a summer vacation around that very thing!! Cannot wait to meet you! ::HUGS:: from Texas!!
Dear Tim,
You are an inspiration to everybody and I wish you to stay the beautiful and caring person you are…I wish everyone be more tolerant and able to recognize talent where it resides. I wish myself to visit your place someday and get my hug !
Stay alert.
Tim,
I am truly inspired by you! I wish you the best of luck with your restaurant. I return to ABQ from a 6 month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in two weeks and I can’t wait to bring the family.
Hi Tim,
I’m a 23-yr-old girl from Holland and I saw a film of your restaurant on Facebook.
I just wanted to tell you that I think it’s awesome what you’ve achieved and what I hope you’ll keep doong in the future.
If I ever find the money to come to America sometimes, I’ll surely visit your restaurant and I’d love to get a hug from you.
Untill that moment I just want to wish you the best of luck! You’re doing a wonderful thing for the world. You really inspired me!
xoxo from Naomi van der Heijde
Assendelft, Holland
Hi Tim! My name is Mrs.Christiansen and I teach a middle school health class in the U.S. Virgin Islands. I just showed my students the video of your restaurant. We think you’re an inspiration. Our lesson this week is on overcoming obstacles and you are a great example. We would all love to give you a hug and say keep up the good work!
I wish you all the best!! I am very proud of you, that you are helping every day others by making them happier with your warm hug and delicious food! If I ever get a chance to visit your restaurant I will! Greetings from Budapest, Hungary, Europe
Loved the video on Youtube, Tim,
All the best with your restaurant and Special Olympic activities.
Wishing you many blessings and many opportunities to bless others with your hugs and smiles.
God bless,
Chris McCloughen.
I wish you many many years of sucess and happiness with your resturant and in your furture enduvers
Many Blessings to you and your family. Your are a true inspriation
You are one dynamite person, who’s shown the world that there is NO SUCH THING as “I can’t.” When I feel I’m having one of my down/slump days, I just go to the video about your restaurant. Keep up with being positive.
My name is Dave and I live in Massachusetts. We are having our 2nd Annual Rock-N-Dock Festival Down syndrome benefit May 30 – June 2. We plan on featuring the Tim’s Place video during the event and I was wondering if Tim could maybe say a few words before we play the video.
Would you be able to make a short video recording to introduce your video and wish us the best at our fundraiser? Last Year we raised over $20,000 for Down syndrome programs
Also, we plan on making a special family trip to Tim’s Place. We are planning a trip to Denver in July and we decided to rent a car and travel to Tim’s Place from there. My daughter, Eve, is really looking forward to meeting Tim.
My wish is that my wife and I would get a small car (compact) to do our weekly laundry and food shopping. Both my wife and I are disabled. My wife is disabled with mental issues and me, I am dealing with medical issues that seem to keep getting worse as time goes on. I have been diagnosed with Congenital Heart Failure. This makes it really hard to get around and wait for a bus to do the needed chores.
I wish there were more restaurants like this … I love hugs and I give them also …I do Meals on Wheels …they look forward to the hugs more than the food …keep it up ….great job <3
You are fantastic! I saw you on Channel 13 news yesterday. I live in Mountainair and the next time I come into Albuquerque I will be having lunch at your place. Thank you so much. I really look forward to my hug!
Hi Tim!
Congratulations on being a firefighter! I’m excited to visit your restaurant. Great places like yours which truly welcome people are gifts to the entire community. Thank you!
Hi Tim and family! My wish is to eat at your place someday, and sample some of those world famous “Tim hugs”! Thank you for being who you are, and for doing what you do!
Hi Tim! My little brother has Down Syndrome and I was doing a project on it and I was researching successful people who also have Down Syndome and I found you. I showed the video to my family and friends and I fell in love with your restaurant and slogan! Breakfast, lunch and hugs. Someday I will go to your restaurant and enjoy and lovely meal with extra hugs. You have inspired me and so many others! Keep doing what your doing. Thank you, Tim.
You and your parents too are an inspiration to me specially because I have a daughter with down syndrome, she is genetically mongol aged 11 yrs and me and my wife are always concerned about her future but today I have found a new hope for her. YES she can also make it in her life.
Cheers to you, your family and all the people who supported you in every way.
Tim you are such an amazing peroson.I wish that I was close enough to come visit and give you a hug in person. But since I can’t I wish you nothing but the best and happiness because you deservu are an amazing person Tim. Keep spreading your happiness the world needs more wonderful people like you in it.
I am SO encouraged by you! My nephew is 9 years old and has down syndrome. I have been so blessed to be called his Aunt and everyday is a joy with him around. Thank you for being a role model to kids all around the world showing them that you can indeed do ANYTHING….
Hi TIm!
I would love to come eat at your restaurant! I live in Arizona but the next time I am in Albuquerque I will be there. What I really want is a personal dance off with you! Have a great day!
Having just read about Tim’s place on Facebook, posted by an American friend, I would love to come and have one of your hugs, I think you are an inspiration to every other young disabled youngster..It just shows if you want it badly enough you can achieve. Well done Tim. Big hugs to you xxx
I think your place looks great. My parents live in Las Cruces, NM I just sent them an email and asked them to come by and see you when they are in Albuquerque.
Great going Tim, just read about you and your restaurant. Here is one big tight hug to you all the way from coimbatore, India
God bless
with love
shanti
I found out about your fantastic restaurant through http://www.dailygood.org. What a wonderful inspiration! I truly wish that all restaurants took a leaf out your book. If I ever make it to Albuquerque (I’m away over the Atlantic, in Scotland), I will make a point of coming to your place.
Tim -
I taught exceptional education for 35 years here in Wisconsin, and have known many great young people! YOU INSPIRE ME! I will be making the drive out to meet you some day, to enjoy a meal at your restaurant, and to get a hug!!
God bless you, Buddy!!
Trent Agnew
Kiel, WI
Thanks Tim. I just saw your video on youtube, and it made me smile.
It’s like you gave me a hug all the way up here in Edmonton, Canada.
In Canada when some speaks of “Tim’s” we think of a popular coffee shop up here.
I like your “Tim’s” better.
Keep up the good work!
Tim,
I wish for you more success in life, not only monetarily but spirit filled! You are an inspiration to many and although I live way to far to ever visit your restaurant I know that you are amazing! GOOD LUCK!! you are amazing!
Tim,
We just saw the YouTube clip about your restaurant in our class today. We think you are an amazing young man and really wish your restaurant was closer to us so we could come and enjoy your food and get your hugs. You inspire us to become better people and to follow our dreams. Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself with our class. Your enthusiasm and happy attitude are contagious.
Dear Tim I watched your U tube video and it made me feel so good To see you realise your goal of owning your restaurant and not letting a disability hold you back has made me feel so positive about my lifes work. I am a carer for people with disabilities who live in a group home and have done this for 30 yrs. Your story confirms to me that with the right attitude and a bit of support from those around you anything is possible
I wish you continued success with your restaurant and I hope that one day I will be able to visit your restaurant and collect one of your famous hugs
Fondest wishes Pam from Sydney Australia
P.S I think you have the greatest parents and brother and I send them my greatest admiration
wish you the Best, seen your Video and would love to come out to have Pancakes, Going to plan trip in future. Here in new york lucky you get thank you, ( HUG WOULD DIE). Stay Well.
You are an absolute inspiration to us all! Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. I am a high school speech-language pathologist and will be showing your YouTube video with all of my students! I hope that my husband and I will one day get the chance to walk through your restaurant doors! Our road trip from New York is already being planned.
Keep up your hard work and dedication to putting smiles on faces!
Hey Tim,
I saw a video about you on Facebook. I wanted to thank you forbeing such an inspiration. My daughter was shakrn at 3 months old and now has cerebral palsy and is blind. She is 5 years old and sometimes though I know she is my perfect little girl but sometimes its hard to not think about what she can’t do. What you said in the video about being special and being Gods gifts to the world really touched my heart! It is really great that you have accomplished all that you have and I am glad that in a world with so much negative, that my Jolee has a inspirational role model like you. So from the bottom of my heart, Thank You!!
Amanda
P.S. *hugs*
Hy Tim, my englisch is not so good! I’m from Germany and i saw a reportage in the news fom you.
Okay und jetzt auf deutsch vielleicht hast du ja jemand wo es dir übersetzen kann!
Ich habe die Reportage über dich bei uns im Fernsehen gesehen, und war total begeistert. Ich war auch schon 3mal in den USA auf Urlaub und habe eine Freundin, wo in Texas lebt. Ich wünsche dir weiterhin viel Erfolg mit deinem Restaurant und natürlich weiterhin alles Liebe in deinem Leben! Ich finde es klasse, was du aus deinem Leben gemacht hast! Weiter so!!!
Dear Tim,
I am working on a book about persons with Down syndrome (in French, “Trisomie” according to Prof. Lejeune’s discovery). I will quote your achievement with your restaurant in my book. This book aims to highlight persons like you, with Down syndrome, to bring to the general public all their capabilities, their qualities, their values and talents, which I, personally, feel essential. I had a life-long professional involvement with persons with mental handicap, helping them to get a job in a “normal” working place (outside the “specialized” institutions), and I wrote a first book about people with mental handicap in general, entitled “Voulez-vous de nous?” (“Do you want us with you?”), which can be found on the Internet if you enter my full name, Julien Perfumo.
My wish to you is that in all restaurants people can find the same friendly and cheerful atmosphere that no doubt can be found in your own restaurant. People today are more hungry for love and sincere relationship than for food.
I you wish to send me some words about your own experience, I shall be glad to insert them in the book I am finalizing.
With congratulations and warm regards from myself and my wife
Hi Tim! Keep up the good work! I’ve been in this business a long time and it’s nice to see people still capable of genuinely be happy to see people come in and make them feel welcome like you do.
Best wishes to you, your family and your team.
Hey Tim -
My family would like to send you a wish –
That your hugs travel across the U.S. to everyone that needs one. Encourage your customers to pass the hug on to someone else.
You are a special man, and an inspiration. If only every business operated with the idea that the hugs are the best part, this world would be a much happier place.
Thanks for letting your light shine bright!
hello there, I started my own business six months ago, and I was thinking about giving up!!!!! until I found you on facebook, you are my inspiration now, never give up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks to you tim wish you the best
I always wished that your dreams did come true for you,Tim. Without any dought I knew you can do ANYTHING
because everything is possble. WE’RE MORE ALIKE THAN DIFFERENT. This proves to you you’re unnique.
Dertimnation ,hope, love and your HUGS are just following in . Totally AWESOME and keep it up.
Hi Tim!
What an inspiration! You have an absolutely wonderful spirit and outlook. My son is 1.5 yrs old and has Down Syndrome. I see that same positive spirit and happiness in him. Loved the story, loved what you are doing, love what you have accomplished, love you as a person!
All the best!
Chris
Best of luck to you, what a concept! You know you can teach a lot of the Big Market, Big budget places a thing or two. Customer service is more important than the food, but I am sure your food is great as well!
Wish we lived there to eat at your restaurant! We have relatives who live in the area , we will inform them about your place. Good luck with your restaurant. Looks like it’s very successful.
I am very very impressed from your way… i wish you many luck for your next steps! Father from a Down Syndrome Child, i hope, my boy makes a way like you.
Dear Tim,
I saw you in German tv right now. Please excuse my bad English.
You´re so amazing! I wish I could visit you and your restaurant to give you a BIG hug!
Yours,
Claudia
I live in the United Kingdom and an email of Tim was sent to me from a friend in Israel! What an inspiration Tim is. He is different to many other people – he is hard working and was determined to make his mark on the world. He has certainly done that because he is showing the rest of the world what can be achieved. Tim may have a disabiliy but he is not disabled. He is defined by his personality. If he did not have his disability he would not be Tim. If ever I am in Albuquerque I will look up Tim’s place!
Hey mate, it’s Kai from Australia here. I came across a photo of you online and did a bit of googling and sure enough, I found you and your story here. I’m in Australia and have never been to the US but if I ever make it, I’ll make a special stop over in Albuquerque with my girl Fiona and daughter Amelea (3 days old) so I can be proud to have been in the establishment of a very determined and strong man You’ve done well mate and I only wish you well for the future. Take it easy
Tim, you an such an inspiration to me. I can’t wait to meet you someday.
My son Jimmy has autism. When he was in 1st grade they told me he would not graduate from 4th grade, and now he is a freshman in high school with straight A’s, and he is talking about attending the US Naval Academy!
Never let anyone tell you what you can’t do – God knows better! God Bless You Tim!!
I saw your video on YouTube, it was amazing. You have a wonderfully warm and giving spirit. I was so happy to find out that you were in NM as our army family is relocating to Las Cruces. Your restaurant will be our first stop in Albuquerque. All the best Tim, great work and keep up the hugs!!!
Tim I live in California and you are amazing. One day I am going to go all the way to New Mexico just so I can eat at your restaraunt and get a hug. You are my inspiration. My friend Ashley is also in love with you! You bring smiles to our faces!<3
I think your awesome and i’m 12 and
i admire you so much Tim your my hero ever since they showed you at school so thank you so much for your time and I live in Colorado and its my dream to Tim’s place some day so best of wishes.
Hey Tim!
We saw your video and we thought your restaurant was a great idea! You have inspired us to achieve our dreams and to do good things daily. We admire your work ethic and determination. We are sending 14 virtual hugs your way!! Good luck
I just came across this video by accident and I now know where I want to work!! The enviornment there must be wonderful. A little piece of heaven on earth. Tim you are a great role model for everyone!!
I live in Sweden and saw you at youtube. I wish all the best for you, your family and for your restaurant. You are a true insperation for us all!!! Big big hug! Åsa
Bonjour Tim,
J’espère que tu trouveras quelqu’un pour traduire mon message. Je viens de la ville de Quebec au Canada. Je tiens à te dire que je te trouve exceptionnel!!! La vie serait plus belle si les propriétaires de restaurant était aussi accueillant que toi. Je souhaite pouvoir un jour te visiter!! D’ici là, je t’envoie plein d’énergie formidable Tim. Tu es un cadeau de Dieu pour la planète. Merci d’exister et surtout d’être toi.
Gros bisous Pascale
Hello Tim,
My name is Laura. I really enjoy listening to Story Corp on NPR. I just listened to your interview with your dad, Keith. I was really moved by your chat. Your story is not just sweet, but also motivating. My wish is that one day my husband, daughter and I will be able to go to Albuquerque and have the opportunity to eat at the friendliest restaurant in the world (I have no doubt that it is!)… but most of all, I look forward to a hug! You are an amazing person! Thank you for putting a smile on my face today. Thank you, Tim (and Keith)!
Best wishes with your continued success and à bientôt,
Laura (Montreal, QC)
Dear Tim,
We are a class of young adults who were inspired by your video. Several of us have Special Olympic medals and trophies. We think your restaurant is doing so well because you are friendly, you greet people and touch people with high fives, handshakes and hugs. You are very nice. Keep up the “good work”! We would like to stop in and see you and your restaurant! We want to give you a hug and try a Mexican breakfast and lunch.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Steven David Kindra Pack, Emily Lane, Sandra, Connor, Siarah
Hi Tim, im from Canada (Quebec). I’ve seen your video on internet today. I am very proud of you, you’re an incredible source of inspiration for me and for all my family. Continue your great job!
I wish I was at your restaurant for a breakfast soon. I would enjoy the food and a hug because my wish is that someday I will be in your city.
My wish for you Tim, is that you continue to greet your guests with a warm hearted hug.
Thanks for brightening my day!
Congratulations, Tim! I heard about your story through facebook. Your restaurant menu looks delicious and I have to say, I think that your whole attitude about welcoming people and giving hugs makes it pretty awesome. It’s a wish of mine to visit your “place” someday!
Hi Tim, I see your video on the internet today. I’m from Montreal in Canada. I cried so much I was touched by your story. If I was not so far away, I’d be happy to give you a hug Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration to many people, I am pretty sure.
I’m from Quebec city Canda. I saw your video on the Internet and I admire you for all that you’ve done. If everything works like I plan, I will go to your place this summer. Hope to see you and I wish you all the good things in the world!
My wish for you, is to keep on hugging! My 2 month younger brother, (I’m adopted) has autism. Him and I, we are like twins. I looked you up on Google to see where you were located, sadly it said your restraunt was in New Mexico.
Dear Tim!
My name is Winona and I´m from Germany, so my english isn´t good. I find your restaurant very fondly and I wish you much luck and health! Hold on your dream, I like him. Hold, as you are.
Best wishes for your life
Winona
Hi Tim!
My name is Jack , I am from Canada , in Quebec! ( I speak french , sorry if my english is bad! ) I watched a video on internet about Tim’s Place and I find your place very very nice! I like the fact that you give hugs to people coming at your place , it’s a great mark of kindness and I admire this. I also admire that you and your family worked hard so that you could achieve your dream! Congratulations! I wish your restaurant keep running for as long as you wish so that you can do as many happy dances in the parking lot as possible! I live very far from here but if I am in the US one day , I will definitely stop at your restaurant!
Wish you success!
Jack Love
I am Brian Keefe a Biology Major at Northern Illinois University. I wanted to write to you and let you know how amazing your story is and how it made my day when I saw it on TheChive. Not only have you accomplished a great deal and made something great, but the smile on your face and pure joy that I saw in you reminds me of how much love there is in the world. Because of how much your story touched me and my girlfriend, Lydia we decided to road-trip out to your restaurant all the way from DeKalb, IL, just so we can experience the wonderful place you created. We are taking off on Friday the 12th of April so we can leave Thursday night. We are going to camp and stop at a few places along the way and expect to be at Tim’s Place Saturday the 13th for lunch and more importantly some good old hugs. Thank you for being such an inspiring person and we cannot wait to experience Tim’s Place.
My fiance shared a video on facebook about you, and your wonderful establishment. You are a true inspiration!
Wishing you much success
Peace, Love, Happiness AND HUGS!
I have to tell you I got goosebumps when I saw your story on AOL! I am the President of our local Community Living (in Canada – this group supports people with developmental disabilities). Your story is so inspiring to so many people. My daughter (22) has a developmental disability and she is the first person with a developmental disability to graduate from college in our area – she was the first to go to college from our local school board. I understand how your parents must feel.
I am so impressed with what you have done – not only in creating and running a business, employing a number of people – but in what you are doing to break down the barriers that are out there! Congratulations!
Have you ever thought of doing speaking engagements, contracting out your knowledge to organizations, or franchising? Please give it some thought. I will speak with my Board of Directors – if you are available, I would love to arrange a speaking engagement for you, here in Canada.
You are such an inspiration! Congratulations!
Ann Engell
President, Norfolk Association for Community Living
Simcoe, On Canada
I just saw your video on face book ! Love your story ! I must be great to hug all those people… I may just come for a vacation and get one too. Take care and keep on loving what you do best… Love !
Hi Tim,
I heard your story on NPR. It was beautiful– you and your family are beautiful– and I will hold your story with me always. Congratulations on all of your success!
Best wishes,
Anne
Dear Tim,
I am so happy that I came across your story today. It inspired me at a time when I really need it. My son had Leukemia as a child and he reminds me of you and your AWESOME personality and his outlook on life. He passed on, but he is remembered for the great person he was in just seven short years. We are taking a road trip to California and we are making a special trip to visit your restaurant when we come in July. I look forward to meeting you. OH YEAH !!!!
I just learned about your restaurant online. I wanted to tell you I think you’re amazing! All restaurants should serve hugs! I live in Ottawa, Ontario Canada, but my goal is to meet you one day. It looks like the service at your restaurant is worth the trip!
The world is a better place with you in it! If you are ever interested in franchising here in Canada, let me know!
I wish you all the best!
Hello Tim,
My name is Emmanuelle and i live in Montréal, Canada. I just saw your story and you officially became my hero. I wish you all the best with your business and most of all tons of hugs.
I was just lucky enough to see your video on You Tube. You have put a permenant smile on my face. What a wonderful thing you are doing. You said you had a disability……..not true! You have a super power I wish everybody had. You are one neat person, and I wish you all the best luck in the world!!!!!!
We love you here in Québec City Canada!!! The 10 of us want to make the trip just to go to your restaurant and meet you and get one of your famous hugs!!! Keep up the good work Tim. You are very inspiring….We love you!!! From all you french speaking friends here in Québec City Canada!!!!! xxxxxxxxxx Big hugs mon ami!!!!
Hi Tim,
You are truly a wonderful and inspiring man!
I just read about your amazing accomplishments. congratulations!
I wish you success and may you continue to give your customers hugs for many many years!
I live in Canada and I wish I can come to your restaurant one day!
Hi Tim, I read about you and your place on the internet recently and then visited your website. Way to go. You are awesome. I live in Australia and am planning to visit Albuquerque in 2014. When I get there, I will be sure to come by for a meal and some hugs. Keep up the fantastic work. All the best. from Vicki, Australia
Tim,
GOD loves you and He has a wonderful plan for your life. May He continue to bless and use you to bless
many more people through your warm and friendly character and your affectionate and very satisfying service to
customers. May you come to know Jesus and what He did for you.
As a person with a similar condition as you have, I want to tell you that I am proud of you, that you have come
this far. Your restaurant is more than a restaurant to dine in. It is a place to touch people’s lives.
You are truly an incredible and beautiful person, Tim. Your story has me crying from happiness to know that people like you exist in the world, full of goodness and love. I wish I could visit you, but I live way too far away.
Hi Tim
I just viewed a short video of you and your restaurant.
Wow – i just loved your Tim dance in the mornings! that will catch on.
I really like your philosophy of bringing joy with food via a hug.
Congratulations on the popularity of your restaurant.
Sarah New Zealand.
My two daughters and two of my grandchildren had lunch at Tim’s Place on March 19th. We were visiting my daughter, Tina, who lives in Rio Rancho for Spring Break. We went to Tim’s place in honor of my best friend’s, grandson (Trevor). It was the best lunch ever. But the most amazing part was that Tim was about to leave the restaurant and I asked our waiter if Tim was there. He hollered at Tim, he came over to our table to meet us. I told him why we wanted to meet him and showed him a picture of Trevor. We got hugs and pictures. Tim left, but in about 20 minutes, he came back to see us. Because he said we were just too amazing for him to not come see us again. He is the amazing one. He and my granddaughter are now face book friends. Tim, I am sending you pictures in the mail – and they are in black frames. All the best to you.
I was blessed with seeing Tim and his wonderful hugs on facebook. My daughter, Shelby, who has medical blessings as well, is my business partner and we will be traveling to Utah on business next week. We are hoping to be in Albuquerque on Tuesday at the right time to eat at Tim’s Place.
My wish for this wonderful young man…. to be a very successful businessman and that his life continues to be filled with hugs.
I am from Toronto Canada and just recently viewed the video of the work you do. First off may I say that what I seen touched my heart, God Bless you. You are doing great work and I really hope that more places like this open as more people like you are needed in this world.
I may never get to meet you in this life, but if I’m fortunate enough to make it to heaven…I can’t wait to give you a hug on the other side. What a better world it would be if if everyone had your attitude.
I wish you happiness and success! I saw your video and you and your restaurant are an inspiration and and example everyone of us should follow. The world would be filled with so much more love if there were more Tim’s! Thank you….Hugs!
Hi Tim. My name is Amelia Abel and I live in Eugene, Oregon. I want to tell you that I have Down syndrome. Like you. It is so great to hear that you have your own restaurant.. I am really proud of you. I think it so cool that you give people hugs.
Your message is positive and inspiring. I have viewed your video three times. It warms my heart. You are making an enormous impact on the world. Peace and Blessings to YOU!
Just saw your video on FB, you are an amazing person.
I am the founder of a soon to be launched online Teen resource helping millions of teens and I would love to have you as one of our inspirational ambassadors and hopefully your amazing ‘place’ will be swamped with new business.
I will make a trip down to see you and bring some friends.
Tim, congrats on owning a restaurant! I hope one day I can travel out west to eat there and get a hug! Thanks for the inspiration! Keep being positive!
My wish for you and your employees is continued success in this business venture. It is wonderful to see someone so determined to make difference, and actually accomplish his dream. Tim, you are living proof that some of us can overcome our disabilities and lead joyous and productive lives.
My name is Danielle and my friend Andy sent me the video of you describing your restaraunt. Andy and I live in Vancouver Canada and our wish is to come to your restaraunt! We will definitely need hugs after that trip!!!
I am so happy that your dream came true and you own a restaraunt! I hope to own one someday too, and you have given me inspiration to follow my dreams. I might have to get some tips off of you when I’m around!!!
Until I own my own restaraunt, I am going to try to do a happy “dance of magic” outside my work every morning…
Thank you so much for the inspiration and the passion you put into every day! I hope to see you and your restaurant in the next while.
What an inspirational story & person. Doubt that I can visit the restaurant…but have shared this on Facebook & want to order a tshirt. Thank you for sharing!
I Wish more people Like you make their dreams come true I hope too meet you in person great job and don’t let go I hope to have a breakfast or a lunch and a hug
Dearest Tim!
I love to hug as well! You are an inspiring man and I was joyful watching your message about your restaurant. If we are lucky enough to travel, I truly hope we are able to visit you! Wishing you much success in business that follows the enormous love you have for the task set out before you…hugging a nation in need.
With love, Jacqueline
My husband and I wish you the best of success in your new restaurant. We saw you on the news and were delighted to see you get this business opportunity! We have two sons who are both developmentally disabled and have seen them both excel above what doctors thought they would. We believe they can accomplish ANYTHING they want to, and we believe in you too! God’s blessings to you, your restaurant and your family!
Just had lunch at Tim’s for the first time. It was absolutely fantastic – both the food and service! The best part of the whole meal – my hug from Tim!!! Thank you Tim for being so amazing We will be back!
Tim, a friend of mine on Facebook just sent me a video clip and the link to your site. I have to say, you look like the kind of person that we could use more of in this world. My sister and her husband live in Albuquerque and she is coming to Oklahoma for a visit next week. I’m going to make sure that she knows about your restaurant and your hugs so that they can come see you. And one day, when I can come back to Albuquerque for a visit myself, I certainly want to come see you too and enjoy some great food and a hug. Best wishes to you, Tim!
Tim … I live just a state over from you in Oklahoma. I’ve always wanted to visit New Mexico, so maybe NOW I have a reason!!! I’d certainly love to have a hug … we can never have too many hugs.
I wish you all the very best. I don’t think I have ever performed a dance off in my life much less on the way to work. You are an inspiration to us all. Many hugs to ya!
This place gives the people warmest smile. You also
Give the deaf world an inspirations to do anything like u
Thank u for all u do. Will be visiting time to time
My wish for you Tim, is to continue to hug and bring smiles to all of those who enter your life and restaurant You seem to be doing this very well!! what a wonderful concept for a family style place. God Bless , from Prince Edward Island, Canada
Saw your restaurant on a YouTube and thought to myself, I’d like to go to this place, I wonder where it is. Imagine my surprise when I discovered it’s about a half mile from my mothers house in Albuquerque. I’ll definitely be dropping in next time I’m in town.
I saw your video on a facebook page that my sister in law created for people with down syndrome in Hawaii in honor of my 10 month old niece that has ds. She is the only person with down syndrome that we know of in Kona. I wish your restaurant was closer to Oregon but if I’m ever in your area, I’ll go out of my way to come and eat at your restaurant. Your menu looks delicious! Congratulations on both your restaurant and your medals. You are truly an inspiration! Such an amazing person! Cheers!
Hi Tim! What a beautiful restaurant and idea! I wish that it was closer to Ontario! I wish you and your family and employees all the best in the future, and hope that you are able to keep making a difference in people’s lives for many many years to come! Keep up the hugs and happiness!!
Tim I wish you the very best and hope we will be through NM sometime to check out your place. Your story is very inspiring. We have a wonderful daughter who is 15 with Downs Syndrome and our dream is that she will be as successful as you one day. Keep up the good work and I adore the love you share with everyone!! Love you!!
Dear Tim,
I heard about your restaurant on the radio and it made my day! I called my mom to tell her about you, and it made her cry because she was so happy for you as well. And I agree! Your hugs ARE the most important part of your restaurant!
We love you out here in South Carolina!
Hi Tim! I just saw your story through an email. You are such an inspiration! If only all businesses were full of as much love and kindness as yours. I wish you and your family all the best in the future. Never stop doing your happy dance and living your life to the fullest : ) HUGS to you
Megan
Tim. You Rock. My Daughter Jamie has Down Syndrome Also, She is 35 this year and We are So happy to see you making such a big Empact to the world Yes You can Do Anything Just like everyone else. I wish you the best and and BIG HUGS, for making the world a better place. God Bless You… and your Family. Kelly
How cool is this!! I got goosebumps when I saw the YouTube video and proceeded to cry. This really motivates me as a human being. I love that your parents have helped you in pursuing a dream of yours. What better way to serve people than with food and a hug! I plan on venturing to your restaurant all the way from Missouri within the next couple of years. I have a 27 year old sister with downsyndrome and this inspires me to want to to start something of this nature here where we live! Thanks for sharing your story and following your dream. Keep on hugging! You’re an inspiration and a rock star!
Hi, Tim my name Tyler. I’m 12 years old. My life has been kinda rough because my uncle hs Down syndrome. He has accomplished much but I love him. Just hope and pray he will finish off his life full and respected.
One of the best parts about our American culture is the hug. I’m a huge hugger–it warms my heart to learn about you and your philosophy (a very good one!) about customer service.
If I’m ever in Albuquerque, I will stop in to meet you and, of course, to get one of your now world famous hugs!!
Sending Loads of hugs from bonnie Scotland ! One day we will come and visit your restaurant Tim ! You are an amazing young man and we wish you all the best! Love from Sarah, John, Baby Niah and Daisy the Dog xxxx
Read a story about your restaurant on MSNBC. How cool! You’re an inspiration. I wish you all the best with your restaurant and hope that others who have the same dream as you are inspired by your success and your tenacity!
Hello Tim,
Hope this message finds you well. We heard about your restaurant clear up here in Washington state, what a wonderful place you have. We are hoping to make a trip to Albuquerque this summer to visit you and get some of those wonderful hugs you serve. I just wanted you to know that you are an absolute inspiration to all. I have a Grandson with DS, he is 9, it is stories just like yours that give us hope for his future when others don’t give us much of any. Thanks for being exactly who you are and sharing your dream with the world..
Hugs from the Pacific Northwest,,
Dionna Standridge
Founder of DANA…Differently-Abled Nationally Accepted
Tim, You are such an inspiration to me! What a wonderful person you are! I wish that someday I’m in New Mexico and can come visit your restaurant! It would be such a privilege to get a hug from you! I wish you all the success in the world! Thank you for making this world a better place! “Tims Place” You’re awesome! Hugs from Illinois! Carol
Tim I wanted you to know that I just watched your video on You tube. What a great inspiration you are to all. Wish you were closer, I would just love to meet you. I also have a daughter with special needs and this is a great inspiration for all of us parents. Keep up the great work with your restaurant:)
Tim, like many I saw your story on FB. Then I wanted to learn more, so I goggled you. I was very touched of what you accomplished and how many people you make smile. You have brightened my day.
May God continue to bless you!
Dave
We were so excited to hear about you and your restaurant success!
My husband, who has Johnny’s Restaurant in Birmingham, AL, and I have a daughter named Athena who has Down syndrome. She just turned 4 last week! We also have a cousin here who has Niki’s Restaurant AND a daughter with Down syndrome named Ana. She is 3 months younger than our daughter. Her mom and I have always talked about how the girls will grow up in the restaurant industry and maybe take over what their dads have started. You’ve inspired us to know that it can happen! We feel so blessed!
A friend just sent me a video of you and your wonderful restaurant! I so wish I lived nearby to be able to enjoy a meal and experience one of your special Hugs! Although it appears you need no help, I wish you every success and wonderful times as you move forward in life. We need more people like you that are such wonderful examples of what hard work, dedication and a whole lot of love can do!!! Keep up the great work and God Bless you Tim!
With love and admiration,
Cindy
Hi Tim,
I wish you the very best. I can’t wait to go and visit Tim’s Place. I live in Denver Colorado but have family in Albuquerque so I will make it a point to stop by and say hi and of course get my special hug!
God takes care of good people and he has taken care of you.
I admire your parents for the wonderful job they have done. My son is just like you and you are the perfect example of how I wish he could be when he grows up. Hope to meet you someday. I wish you lots of health and great success.
Tim, I just got done talking with you over the phone!! It was so nice to meet you and my sister Diana is so lucky she is having lunch today at your restaurant.
I work for UCP of Southern Arizona and we provide support to the elderly and to people that have all types of disabilities. It is so nice to see you living your life without limits!
My wish is for you to open a restaurant here in Arizona!!!
My father came upon your restaurant in New Mexico through an Internet search. I too, researched your website and read your biography. It brought me to tears to read about the successes you have had in your life! I am most touched to see how you are using your special charisma to brighten others’ day!
I have a 19 year old brother who has Down Syndrome. He is the most unique, happy, and exceptional person I have loved in my life. He has a natural way with people just like you! He is a senior in high school and has had some customer service experience as well. I would love to see my brother Jesse have a career like yours.
Without even meeting you, I am unbelieveably happy for you and what you have been able to do. You are an inspiration!
Hi Tim!
I hope so much to get to your restaurant one day. I live all the way in Pennsylvania, so it’s quite a drive to New Mexico. But if I ever make it down there, I look forward to one of your world famous hugs!!
i send you my most loving wishes to support you for being who you are… a trend setter and visionary of the highest order! You have helped the world to see what is really important in life… to be who you are and to spread acts of love and kindness to all that you encounter in your life. God has truly blessed you… and you lovingly share those blessings in the most positive, intimate and awesome way! Thank You for being a part of my life.
Tim, I have a 13 year old son with Down syndrome. He loves to give hugs too!! I am so inspired and proud of you, even though I don’t know you. Seeing every day what my son gets challenged by gives me a little insight to what a special man you are. I will someday come to your restaurant with my Byron all the way from North Carolina. Can’t wait! Forever hugs to you!!
Dearest Tim,
Hi from Georgia!! What an amazing young man you are! You are a gift from God to the world! How I wish there were more places like yours, for you have discovered one of the world’s greatest miracles…..the power of a hug!! I hope one day to be able to dine in your fine restaurant and get one of your AWESOME hugs! God bless you and your family always and forever! Keep up the great work! (((HUGS))) to you!!
I saw your video on YouTube and just wanted to send my congratulations on your massive success. Since I live in Australia it will be difficult to come and visit, but if we decide to go to the US on a holiday we will pencil in a trip to New Mexico just to see you.
Wish you the very best for your endeavour, you are part of the reason i still have faith in humanity.
Hey Tim, my name is Stephen and im from the UK and work as a teaching assistant in a high school, primarily working with Tom who has DS. when i came across your site and news interviews online i just had to share it with everyone i know! i showed Tom and he thought it was great as he is a big lover of food and hugs! i just wanted to say that you are a true inspiration to us all and as Disney said if you can dream it, you can do it has never been so apparent! keep up the good work Tim and send my best to your family and team! Stephen
hey Tim….we are a group of Disabled Adults from England – who are called TAG – Taking Action Group. We have our own Facebook page and we will be posting up a copy of our DVD if you would like to watch? Do you have a FACEBOOK page and we can join you? We deliver workshops to schools and workplaces and are role-models for other disabled children, young people and their families – we talk about Living Best Lives and encourage others to have high aspirations and big dreams!!
Lizzie, someone who works for us as our group facilitator has spotted your video and that you have your own business and she is the one writing this message to you on our behalf.
We have made our own DVD called Living Our Best Lives and we are all doing that the best we can….and we want to congratulate you for Living your Best Life too!! You had a DREAM and you made it happen….we think this is fantastic. You have been given a great opportunity to spread the message of equality and inclusion….hope you employ some other disable people in your restaurant?
Good Luck and we wish you all the very best success for the future!! We are too far away to get one of your hugs….but we send a BIG hug back to you from England!!
Hello Tim, I just learned about you and your wonderful restaurant!!! You certainly are The Man!!! What a beautiful and wonderful idea to have a restaurant where not only food is served but most important and valuable, you give love, kindness and hugs!! I live in Mexico, but if I ever have a chance to visit Albuquerque I will visit your place for sure and hug you! You have a most wonderful family also and seeing your story on youtube and reading about how you have made your dreams come true, has made my day and I´m happy for you, your family and you have made me happy also, thank you!!! Lots of hugs, blessings and gratitude going your way!!! Cathy Urroz (56 year old mom of three wonderful children, Beto 33, Alvaro 30, soon to be married Cathy 27, and granddaughter to Humma 7 (she´s Beto´s daughter). PS May you keep making your dreams come true!!!
Hi Tim,
Just watched your youtube video about your restaurant and wanted to say that I love what you’re doing!
Such an inspiring story and your positive attitude is contagious.
All the best in future tasks. Hope to visit your restaurant someday!
Sending you hugs from London, Ontario!
Dearest Tim: I saw a little clip about your restaurant on Facebook. I sure wish you were near me in California! I would be there regularly for my hug! I wish for you all the blessings of prosperity and happiness. You are an amazing man.
Hi Tim! I’m writing you from Newfoundland, Canada, after just viewing a You Tube Video featuring you and your restaurant. You are such an inspiration! Congratulations and Best Wishes for many more happy years of living your Dream!
I wish God’s unending blessings on you and your wonderful restaurant!! What a cool thing you are doing!! As a mother of 2 boys with Down Syndrome, I find this extremely encouragaing and heart warming!! GOOD JOB!!
I especially like your morning dance off in the parking lot! YOU ROCK!!
Hi Tim,
I saw your story on the internet thru the NPR site, and it really touched me.
My son who has Down Syndrome also, is one of the best things that ever happened to our family, and it makes me so proud to see your achievements, and I’d like you to know that it is inspirational people like you who give us as parents hope that our sons and daughters can achieve anything they want in life.
we live in Ireland, but if we are ever in the neighbourhood of Albuquerque we’ll definitely call in for a hug! (and maybe some food!)
God Bless you, and your family.
Hi Tim,
I wish you all and more of the very best hugs. Hope to travel to your place some day. I have a grandson Blake, he is five and happens to be a down syndrome child. He is very sweet and lovable and smart.
Hugs From Missouri,
Blake’s Grammy Barbara
DuDe you totally rock my world!!!! You heart and hugs can be felt even through your video!! Thank you for making the world a better place. And I thank God for making YOU! <3
Looking forward to visiting your restaurant. Your place is the example to all other businesses, and I pray it continues to do well for many many years to come!! Take care and we will see you when we come to ABQ!
Hey Tim
From the shores of southampton Ny ( long island) a great big HUG to you! ( be sure and count my virtual hug on your ticker!)
Good luck with your resturant and all you do.
With Love
Noreen Scanlon
Hi, Tim! My older brother has Down’s Syndrome, and although I suspect his disability is a bit more pronounced than yours, he’s always been an inspiration in my life. In fact, when we were kids, I helped my brother win medals in soccer at the southern California Special Olympics… and it’s fun!
I saw a video about your place on Facebook, and now I really want to go to Albuquerque just to come by for lunch and a hug someday. I thought I’d drop you a note to say that you really made my day, and to give you a virtual hug from out here in California.
We saw video of your restaurant on Facebook! We would like to say that your an amazing person and we love what you are doing to spread joy to others lives! We are sending many many hugs to you and we hope to come and visit you and your restaurant one day!! Big Hugs from the Overholts family Eaton, Ohio
Tim & family:
While chatting with my dear friend Scott yesterday about “happiness” and the application of Appreciative Inquiry in our coaching work, he mentioned having just heard about your story and Tim’s Place. Needless to say, this prompted me to look you up. It should be no surprise that I am humbled and inspired by the gifts and the remarkable influence that you have brought to so many.
The blessing that you share with each hug is nothing short of pure joy and a genuine love of making a simple human connection.
Thank you for providing me with great cheer and jubilation, even though I am many, many miles away.
Peace,
Peter L
My wish would be that more people would have a heart like Tim’s. I just watched a video about Tim and came to the website to check it out. I don’t live in the area, but almost wish I did! You, Tim, have inspired me to be more loving,caring and happy about life. People can accomplish anything if they put their mind to it. The world needs more love and joy and people like Tim. People should give out smiles and hugs more everyday, there free!:) If I am every in the area I will with out a doubt be visiting Tims’ Place! Thanks for being you!
~Rachel~
My wish is to come eat at your restaurant this weekend and get a hug! I saw you on television, but didn’t realize you were in my city! I am beyond excited!
My Mom had told me about your “youtube” video. I was feeling really down today and I thought about what my Mom had told me about you, so I looked up your video on “youtube” and your story and especially your hugs. I felt your loving smile and your happy hugs as I watched your story. All of a sudden my day went from a bad depression to the energy of getting dressed and meeting my parents for a fish dinner at our local church.
The images of your beautiful smile, your happy dance into work everyday, and the best of all, “Your Hugs”…….helped to change my day and start to give me a goal of giving more hugs on a daily basis.
I hope to meet you someday and get the “Real Tim Hug”……..
Thank you for your inspiration.
Christina Sherwood
Tim, I just wanted to say what a AWESOME Young man you are. You are a inspiration. My 10 year old daughter has Downs syndrome and I have always treated her just like any of my other kids. The only thing I believe that is truly different in her, you and other D.S. People is there HUG Chromosome. May all your Days be filled with the same Joy you give others.
With all our Love from Corinth Mississippi
Mike & Payton Rain Smith
I wish you the best at everything you do . You have love for everyone you come in touch with . This is what the world needs a whole lot more of . One day in my travilers I will stop in and have lunch with you . You are no dout a very special person and I am looking forward to meet you .LOTS OF HUGS !!!!!!!!!!!
I just found a video of this online and am blown away! It made me tear up and feel happy. the world is still a good place… in some parts of it. keep it up!
I just heard about your business and decided to look up the website. I think what you are doing is wonderful. It is so nice to see that there are still people in this world that love to make others feel good. Keep up the good work. You should be so proud of all of your accomplishments. I work with wonderful people just like you every day and I truly am bessed to have the privilege to share my life with all of them. They all are so truly special to me and I can’t imagine not having them in my life. It is knowing people like you that makes me want to be a better person. I have never experienced such unconditional love and friendship as I do with them. It would truly be an honor to get to meet you. If I am ever that way I will definately come by to meet you and get that hug. You have proven that no matter what , if you work hard and believe in yourself, you can do anything. You truly are an inspiration to everyone.
We wish you all the luck in the world. The food looks fantastic. Any chance you’ll be opening another restaurant in Dallas!!!? You’d be swamped with customers! We love good food and good people (and hugs).
We travel out New Mexico/Colorado way a couple times a year. Putting your menu and location in our folder of “interesting places to visit”.
I watched your story on the NBC news last night!
YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!
I hope my husband & I can get to Albuquerque one day very soon …
Look forward to a HUG & a GREAT MEAL!
Congratulations to Tim and all the folks at Tim’s Place. I saw you highlighted on the evening news last in Ohio and had to instantly look you up online for more of the story. Wow, I wish the news could cover such an inspiring story every evening. What a way to not only make a go of life, but to bring light to the day of so many others in the process. If more Americans had your attitude and gumption, we could wave goodbye to so many concerns.
Next time I’m in ABQ I’ll definitely be by to share a meal and a hug!
I saw your story on NBC the other night and was truly inspired by your story. You are an excellent role model for everybody… especially those with special needs. You should be very proud of yourself for all of your accomplishments. If I am ever in Albuquerque, I will definitely stop in for lunch and a hug! Keep up the good work!!!
Dear Tim,
How wonderful to see you in action in your very own business! Our son Eddie, like you, loves people! Life with Eddie is always a hug. What a grand way to start your day! My wish for you is that people will take your message of a “hug” and run with it around the world! Much success Tim!
May God be with you always!
From a mom who loves her son.
Tracy
hello Tim Im Baileigh Brooke im 16 and im from houston, texas. I am currently doing a project in my child development on birth defects and i got down syndrome, well i picked it. My teacher showed me a video of you and i was so inspired you had the will to follow your dream and even with your disability and the people who probably doubted you on the way i applaud you for that. One of my closest friends family has twins and the little boy Jonah has down syndrome and he reminds me so much of you, determined, willing to do no matter what it takes to accomplish your dream . People like you that fight for they’re dreams and dont let anything stop you are so inspiring you. Thank you (;
Hi Tim
We are volunteers for the Massachusetts Special Olympics. We are coming to Albuquerque next week. We have a bunch of MASS Special Olympics shirts, pins, and other goodies for you from the Massachusetts Special Olympics. Hope to meet you next week.
Michelle and Brian Downey
My wish for you is for you to know how very special you are. Reading your story brought tears of joy and happiness to my eyes. You are such an inspiration to me, and to everyone who gets to encounter you! May you continue to lighten everyone’s lives and spread your sweetness and hugs! God bless you Tim! <3
Saw you on the NBC News yesterday. Wow. My hometown celebrity. I lived in New Mexico since 1966 until I remarried in 2004 and moved to Ft. Worth, Texas. I miss my New Mexican food. When we sell our house here and can retire; we are moving back to Albuquerque, hopefully by the end of summer this year. I wish to come in an enjoy a really good lunch and meet you when we move back since you’ll only be 5 minutes from my new home off of Burlison and Truchas. Expect a big hug. Best wishes for continued success in your business.
Tim, Your story has touched my heart, given me hope for the human race, and inspired me, a non disabled person, to push to be my best! Keep up the hard work, and Keep on giving those hugs!
Disability?? What disability!! It’s people like you who are what’s RIGHT with the world! Pure honest love. THANK YOU Tim! For making this world a better place in your own little way! And thank you to your parents and family for helping you make your dream come true so that you can share your love with the world! God bless!
After seeing the story on NBC Nightly News, I wish Tim all the best. Can you open a restaurant closer – I’m in York, PA. I would love to share a hug with Tim. What an awesome young man and supporting family. There should be more people like Tim and his family in the world. Keep up the wonderful work, Tim.
I saw the story about your wonderful restaraunt on the news last night. It made my day! I have a 20 year old son with Downs, his name is Michael. What you are doing is fantastic! Not just your great accomplishments but also the positive impact you are having on your customers and your community. I live in Cincinnati Ohio. Someday soon I hope Michael and I can get to New Mexico and visit your restaraunt and get (and give) some hugs!!
You are a definate inspiration to others.I am a grandmother of a Downs Syndrome little girl, she is beautiful inside as she is outside and is an amazing little girl as you are an amazing example that anybody can do anything if you have the will as you do. Good luck in all your future endevors and keep up the hugs..:) Maybe Biyanca and I can come and visit one day…
I wish all the happiness you can handle!! Thanks Tim for being so positive!! A wonderful lady shared your story with me and I will do the same!! Word of Mouth goes a long way!!!
Dear Tim,
You’re an inspiration! I saw a piece on the news about your restaurant, and if I ever get to New Mexico, I’ll make a point to stop in.
Best wishes to you and your family.
I just saw a video on your restaurant and had to find out where it was. I have added Albuquerque to my list of places to visit. Don’t run out of hugs before I get there
I saw an article on your restaurant and and your career story, yesterday on NBC Evening News. I was so moved, that I had to find you on the web, and offer my congratulations! Also, pass my congrats along to your immediate family, and to the apparent host of good friends you have.
We enjoy northern New Mexico, and so Tim’s Place will HAVE to be a stop once we are back in your area.
All the Best,
David Fischer
Georgetown, Texas
Bet by the end of the year you’ll have that hug counter over 100,000, you and your family are an inspiration to all! Wish I was close enough for one of them!
Hi Tim, Saw you on TV tonight. WOW, what a great journey! I’m SO proud of you & what you (& your family) have accomplished. Looks like a great menu & lots of super hugs ‘for dessert’ – no calories there! Wish we lived close enough to stop by on a regular basis (we live in Aleegany, NY, about 60 miles south of Buffalo, near the PA border). If we ever get out that way, we’ll be sure to stop by & collect/give you a hug ‘for dessert’. I know some folks that live in NM & will be sure to recommend Tim’s Place to them! Take care, God Bless & keep up the good work. Keep on huggin’. Marti & Dick
Saw your Restaurant and story on our news here in Ontario, Canada!! Wish you were closer so my husband and I could come eat and get some hugs Love your story, love your menu and love your message!!!
My name is Connor Stewart. I am a law student at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I recently saw your video about your restaurant, Tim’s Place. You are truly an inspiration, and I hope that one day I can travel to Albuquerque to meet you and visit your wonderful restaurant. Until then, best of luck in all your future endeavors; I am certain that you will be successful in all that you do!
You are an amazing person. Your family is amazing for supporting your dreams. You are a stud and all around awesome. My little sister has down syndrome and I love every bit of her. I can’t wait to travel down there to meet you and your fam so you can give us the hugs!
My dear Tim,
What an inspiration you are to the world. My son was born 3 1/2 months premature and weighed only one pound 4 ounces at birth. He was only 11 1/2 inches long. The doctors gave him only a 10% or less chance of surviving, but I knew in my heart that he would make it. Everytime they told us that he couldn’t we told him that he could. Even after 15 surgeries and other issues, we told him that he was not “disabled” but had to work and be responsible for himself, just as his siblings were…it was 8th grade before he came home and asked if I knew that he was in Special Education.
We fought for him to be schooled in his neighborhood from middle school through high school. He managed the sports teams while also playing football and basketball on YMCA teams. He also competed in Special Olympics earning silver and gold medals. When his county caseworker at DVR asked him what he wanted to do after high school, he answered college. They told him he couldn’t. We found a way that he could. He went to the University of Wisconsin-Stout, lived in the dorms, worked in the sports complex and had a blast, completing the work that he had in his classes.
Today Kyle is 27. He met a lovely young woman with no disabilities (unless you count shyness) and they eloped last April. This next month they are expecting their first child, a boy who will be named Chaz Michael. He lives in Arizona now and is very independent. He is living the life he and we wanted for him.
I am so proud of what you have accomplished with your restaurant. We will be traveling through your town on our way to visit Kyle in June and to see our first grandson. I am going to make it a point to come and see you to get one of those famous hugs. I also want to commend you in person for setting such a great example for kids and adults who have disabilities who don’t feel like they have the right or the chance to be successful. You have proved that you can have high ideals and reach them successfully. Congratulations to you. I look forward to meeting you soon. Sending love and hugs to you and your family from Wisconsin.
Happy World Down Syndrome Day! I just watched a little video about you and your restaurant. You are an inspiration, keep up the good work! You’re not just serving up meals and hugs, you’re making the world a better place. I live in Texas, but I may have to make a trip over to New Mexico just to see your restaurant and get a hug!
Hi Tim – Just saw your story on NBC Nightly News. Congratulations!! We will be in Albuquerque this week end and can’t wait to meet you and share a hug with you!! <3 <3
Dear Tim, Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world. I just finished watching your interview with NBC news and I just wanted you to know that you YOU’RE an inspiration. I’ve put off starting my own catering company for a few years now, mainly due to some physical set-backs I suffered from a car accident. I’ve just recently started thinking about how I can enlist the support of my family and friends to make my dream come true. I will now continue to push forward and keep you in mind as I do so. May you be continually BLESSED with the success of your business and more importantly receive as much LOVE and HUGS as you give. You’re AWESOME!!! Best, Jamila
Congratulations!!!!!!!!! A friend of mine sent me a text telling me to look up Tim’s because i have a 5 hug minimum per day. Someday I will come to visit so I can get at least five hugs when I do. Keep up the awesome job:)
You go guy!! I wish you every success. My Down’s Syndrome brother died at 11 days old in 1950 when I was 12. I’ve never forgotten him. It warms my heart to read of your accomplishments. My son lives in Albuquerque, and I will come to your restaurant my next visit. I’m eager to meet you.
Karen Krestensen
Santa Rosa, CA.
I have friends who live in Albuquerque and just sent them a message to make sure they visit Tim’s Place. I’ll be in for my hug when I come down to visit! Keep up the good work!
I just saw your story on the News with Brian Williams and had to tell you what an inspiration you are! I live in New Jersey and have never been to New Mexico, but I can tell you it is on my list now and it would be just to meet you! I’m going to buy a Tim’s Place shirt right now.
Yours truly with a great big hug,
Sheryl
Tim,
I was going to stop at your restaurant after watching a story about you on KUSA channel 9 in Denver Colorado. I am going to be in ALBQ on Monday but not during the times you are open.
Your story touched me and I wish you all the success in the world!
Hi Tim,
Glad to hear about all the hugs you’ve given. If everyone you have hugged gave out as many hugs as you have, just think how much better this whole world would be. Great job. Carmen and I plan to visit your restaurant soon for some breakfast and hugs.
Hi Tim, I saw your story tonight and I’m coming out for a hug and breakfast sometime this summer!!!! PS Congrats on more medals than Michael Phelps!!!!!
Hi Tim. Just saw your restaurant on the evening news tonight wished I lived closer so I could get a great breakfast and a hug! Keep up the great work. Truly an inspiration
I saw your story with Brian Williams on the NBC national news tonight! Way to go! Keep up the hugs! We plan to come down from Denver, Colorado this year and visit you at your restaurant and I certainly want a “Tim” hug!
All the very best to you, Tim. I will come for a bite and a hug when in Albuquerque.
I, too, am living my long waited-for dream – to become a fine artist. My motto is “never give up”.
Elizabeth
Tim…I just learned abt you and your restaurant on the NBC News…You are SO amazing and you give SO many families encouragement. We have a special young man in our neighborhood — Gregory. He is a delight to us all and we wld be much poorer if we did not have him in our life; just as I’m sure your Friends and Family wld feel.
Congratuations on ur very own restaurant and Thank You for serving as an Example to the world as to what ANYONE can accomplish if they pursue Their dream!
Tim,
We saw the newscast about your place at our home in Boston, MA. My husband and I are active volunteers for the Special Olympics in MA and readily support anything to do with the Special Olympics. We’ve seen how it has changed lives (including ours). I am originally from Albuquerque. We are traveling back to New Mexico next week and we can’t wait to come by your restaurant!
Best wishes,
Michelle and Brian Downey
Tim, my husband and I just watched “Nightly News” with Brian Williams….and there you were!
I will continue to check in to see how your restaurant is doing.
Tim, you have given me inspiration to send on to my students. I am a Transitional Job Coach with special education.
I work with high school students ages 16-22. Many of them feel as if they have little to no hope of gaining employment- and when they do- they feel that once I am no longer there with them at work- they will not succeed.
I am going to share you story from the news.
You are an inspiration!
And consider yourself….. {{HUGGED}} !
Tim, my wish is to meet you and give you a big hug when my family and I come for our first trip to New Mexico. We’ll be in
Albuquerque in October for the Balloon Fiesta. I saw you on the NBC news and was so impressed by you and your family.
Keep up the fantastic spirit and tell your family that they are the BEST at setting the bar high for what family means. Best wishes to all of you and hoping to see you in October. P.S. The menu looks super!
Hi Tim…. My husband and I just saw you on the news tonite… We were very inspired by your story… As we too have a daughter
with DS… She is 30 yrs. old and her name is Stacey O’Brien… She comes from a family similar to yours… she has one younger brother and one older brother… and two older sisters, plus a huge extended family…l was one of nine children and my husband also was one of nine children… Everywhere she goes she bring joy and love… She always seems to put a smile on everyone face and she loves to hug…. I wish we lived closer… (New Jersey).. because we would definitely come to visit your restaurant…your family seems like wonderful people… We wish you continued success with your restaurant.. and with life…thank you for sharing your story with the Nation…
Sincerly,
The O’Brien’s from Medford, New Jersey
Hi Tim. I was watching the news here in Fort Worth, Texas and saw you on tv. I said oh I want to go there to see him. I pulled up your website. I live a long way from you, but on my next vacation I am gonna make a trip to your restaurant. God bless you and good luck.
Tim, thank you for living out your dream and inspiring all of us to do the same. I just watched your story on the NBC nightly news and found myself wishing the entire world could receive a hug from you. Perhaps you should go serve one of your yummy breakfasts to our US Congressmen in Washington, D.C., complete with breakfast hug from you! Might just spur them into action!
With great appreciation and admiration, Clair
Hi Tim,
Just wanted to tell you what a great story you had on NBC nightly news. There should be more places like yours all over the US. We can all use a hug.
Good Luck and God Bless
Ann
Just saw the story on Tim’s Place on the news here in Dallas! We come to Albuq. about once a year to see my brother and his family! Our niece will graduate a year from now from the University of NM and we will be headed that way. (if not before) Tim’s Place will be our ‘must go to’ restaurant, along with El Pinto’s there in town and Maria’s in Santa Fe. We can’t wait, the menu looks wonderful and of course we will welcome a hug!! Congratulations on your new business, all the way from Texas!
Hi, Tim!
My husband Will and I just saw you on the 6pm news (broadcast in New Orleans, LA). We are really impressed w/ you, your family and your business.
My son Dehron Foster lives in Albuquerque and I’m not sure if he’s been to Tim’s Place yet. I’m going to e-mail him about you and give him the information on your restaurant. I know he’ll be in to see you. I’lll send a hug to you through him!
God bless you and keep you healthy and happy. May you be forever blessed w/ hugs from new friends daily!
Love to you from south Louisiana!
Hi Tim,
I just want to tell you that I am very proud of you for following your dream. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that you have a wonderfully supportive family. I have been a teacher for 33 years and I just wish that all my students had that support and were as hard working as you. I sure wish I could come to your restaurant to get one of your great hugs. Continue to enjoy your life to the fullest. God bless.
Hi, Tim! Just saw your story on the NBC evening news and wanted to let you know what a fine young man you are – and what a wonderful family you have! I live in Georgia, but sure wish I was closer and could get my very own Tim hug Keep up the good work, my friend!
Greetings from Wisconsin! Your personal story is
truly inspirational- you’re a wonderful role model.
Keep reaching for the stars. Thank you Tim!
Best wishes- Senator Tim Carpenter
Dear Tim, you are fantastic ! A restaurant that gives hugs is the best idea ever! My son Jason has Down syndrome and I hope he would be like you one day!
Wish you lots of love and blessings!
Gabriel from Florida.
You are a wonderful person with a heartwarming smile. Thank-you for making each day a better day. My wish for you is that all of your wishes come true.
I just noticed that you have the same birth year as me, so I just wanted to say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! (hope I didn’t miss it already!)
I hope you are enjoying Spring down there in New Mexico, here in Pennsylvania, we haven’t caught up yet! Saw your restaurant on the news this evening, I think your place looks great! Keep smiling and hugging and happy Spring!!
I wish you continued success. I have retired from 40 years of working to help people with special needs. You are a success story in which all of us can take pride. Visiting your restaurant and receiving a hug is on my wife’s and my bucket list after seeing the NBC News report tonight! Hope to see you soon!
Tim,
I think that you are fabulous! Keep giving those hugs and making people feel good. You are an inspiration to so many. I hope some day to travel from cold Minnesota and get a warm hug from you. Thank you for doing what you do and being who you are. Gina
Wow! What an inspiring story! Tim, I am so proud of you and of all you’ve accomplished! My sister, who passed away four years ago, had Down Syndrome. My parents raised her just like your parents raised you! She could do anything she put her mind to, except sing…she could NOT carry a tune! Bless you and your wonderful hugs! If I ever get to Albuquerque I will be sure to come get a hug and a delicious meal!
Kudos, kudos, kudos! How wonderful to see positive news about positive people doing positive things! Woohoo! When I travel west, I will stop for a meal…and a hug!
I am so proud of you and thank your family for their faith in you. I hope that people keep you busy. I own a little restaurant here in Minnesota and it is hard going. My sister lives out that way and runs a dog rescue. She too has found hard work and long hours are only as good as the people who are willing to support you. Take care from the frosty north
Hi Tim! I just watched a segment on tonight’s News about your Restaurant! Wow Tim! You must be one of the coolest people I’ve ever heard about! Your family sounds wonderful. You ALL sound wonderful! I really hope to meet you someday – and visit your restaurant. Thank you for being on the News, tonight. You made me have a really nice day. Thank you!
Love, Kim
Hi Tim!! We just watched your video online and wanted to wish you the BEST of luck in everything you do! If we’re ever in NM we will DEFINITELY be stopping by for breakfast and hugs!!! BEST BEST BEST OF LUCK FROM BOSTON!!!!
saw your story on TV and wanted to say hi and congrats to you and your restaurant. We will be in ALB the end of July and first of August for the USA Rollersports U.S. Nationals. We want to stop in for breakfast and or lunch while we are there.
Tim,
I found your story on Facebook, and I was uplifted and inspired. My son Hunter, who is 8 years old, has Down Syndrome. He is the light of my life! I am not sure what Hunter’s dream will be for his future yet, but I will support him in whatever it is that he wants to do, and help him to be happy and independent.
I love that you are so happy to go to work everyday. Many people could learn from you! I wish you continued happiness and success in all that you do. If I ever get to Albuquerque, I will be sure to stop in for food, and a hug!
Amanda
Tim, My wish is that someday I can come give you a hug. You are a light in a very dark world and you inspire so many people with your zest for life and your love for everyone. My entire family just wanted to send you some very big hugs and shouts of love from Northwest Missouri. And We send love and hugs to your very special family. We love you and all that you do for your community. Through helping your son build his dream you have changed the lives of the many people who have seen the videos and received the hugs from your amazing son.
Tim,
What a wonderful place you have! I have waited tables for many years and have said that it is the atmosphere that brings people in not the food. They need to feel wanted and loved and that is exactly what you are doing for people!
Love it:):):)
God Bless!
I wish u the best with your Resturaunt. I would love to come and visit you some day and order one of your big hugs. You are a inspiration to everyone. Hugs and Kisses.
So I guess I should first say your restaurant is clearly the most amazing place in the world! Free hugs accompanied by amazing food nothing comes close!
I am inspired by you greatly, mainly because my brother also has Down’s Syndrome and to see the amazing work you have done to make your dream come true fills me with confidence that my brother will also aspire to reach his dreams and aspirations.
I live all the way across the pond in England but one day would love to visit your restaurant and sample everything that ‘Tim’s Place’ has to offer! Thank you for just being you and showing the world that no matter who you are you can do anything!
Hi Tim….Oh my gosh your video made me cry….I identify with you in that I also love my life and my work. I’m a crossing guard in Toronto and I dance and give hugs and high fives to everyone who passes by. It’s such a wonderful way to spend everyday in my own community. You are a true inspiration in giving.
Hi Tim; I saw your wonderful video on Facebook. I would love to visit you someday! I have a friend who may visit you from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her name is Lynne. I told her to give you a hug from me. I live in Saskatchewan, Canada – just above Montana. We have lots of snow and cold. I have a farm and I work with people and horses doing equine assisted learning. My farm is my dream. http://www.ravenheartfarms.com Thank you for making the world a much more loving place! Lots of love to you! Carol
Hafa Adai Tim,
Watched a short clip about you and your restaurant and am so amazed by you!!!! I wish you all the best in your endeavors and pray that God continues to bless you and your wonderful family everyday!!
I have added to my bucket list to visit Albuquerque to come to your restaurant and receive one of your amazing HUGS!! You truly are an inspiration!
Even from all the way on Guam you are known!! May God bless you always!!
I wish, someday you will come to Ann Arbor and meet face to face with Bonnir Valentine at the Whole Brain Group and stay at my bed and breakfast, Davies House Inn. It would be my pleasure to have you as a guest. Hugs.
I am very glad that you are getting so much positive attention! I am overdue for a visit so I can get a plate of those amazing Huevos Rancheros! I am so glad to have discovered your excellent restaurant! See you soon!!
Eric
Ms. Kelly's Compensatory Education Class (Monroe, NC) says:
We are students at South Piedmont Community College in Monroe, NC. We are a class of special folks just like you. We are studying Customer Service in our class right now and our teacher Ms. Kelly showed us a video about your restaurant. We just want to say how cool you are and that you are a role model to all of us. You are really nice, smart and helpful. We really like your special- hugs!
Sending you hugs from North Carolina,
Ms. Kelly’s Class
**Justin, Tommy, Kaylee, Cameron, Jamie, Aubrey, Chris, Sasha, Shantee, Karen, Angel and Will**
We are proud to read of your accomplishments and know that you are already a success, but wish you the best in your new restaurant.
We live in Mesa AZ, so we won’t be regular customers, but when we are in the area, we will be sure to visit for a meal. or two.
Blessings to you Tim! What a joy and a blessing you are to everyone who meets you. The world is a better place because of individuals like you. I pray that you continue to inspire others and may your love for all continue to spread throughout the land.
Tim, your story has reached Sydney Australia and I want to say your an inspiration. If my family ever travels to America we will come and visit your resturant for a hug.
I wish you a world of happiness
Tim! We wish for you a hundred times the joy that you give to others! May God continue to richly bless you and your family! Thanks for being an inspiration!
Great job Tim! I agree hugs are the best part. I love your outlook and especially love your dance on the way into your store. Good luck on all your future endevours. In Gods love Kellie
Dear tim, my name is Rob and i live in carmel ca. I saw the story of your restaurant on facebook, and i wish it was closer, but i promise you i will make it out there some day soon. I will let you know when, to make sure your there cause i could use a hug. Keep up the good work, your restaurant looks awesome, and i cant wait to eat there and meet you. Take care, Rob
My name is Erin Minihan. I’m a junior at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. My friend posted a video about Tim’s Place on my Facebook page and immediately fell in love!! My youngest brother has Down Syndrome and this just touches home to me. I truly hope to one day come and meet Tim in person and try the delicious food! Keep up the good work!!
I just listened to the great interview you and your dad did for Story Corps. Your enthusiasm, strength and kindness are a true inspiration to me, and I wish you the very best in all that you do — at your restaurant and beyond!
While in one of our classes in our Sports and Recreation program, you inspired us. Several of us now would like to come from Canada to visit your restaurant.
Just read your story here in New Brunswick Canada. Wishing you the best of luck with your restaurant! Keep the customers happy and the rest will take care of itself!!
Hello Tim.,
I just saw your video about you and your dream. I must admit it brought me to tears. I am so touched and proud of you. You are a wonderful example of how a person that has a dream can come true. You are truly an inspiration and I hope to one day give you a hug. Thanks so much..your friend from Hatch,NM(aka Chile capital of the world)………
Always
Ana Alvarado
Dear Tim, we wish you all the best in the world – good luck – but after reading about you, we don’t think you are going to need it much – enjoy – remember – what you give to others will come back to you 10 fold – God Bless You and your endeavor – joan and bob
Dear Tim, we wish you all the best in the world – good luck – but after reading about you, we don’t think you are going to need it much – enjoy – remember – what you give to others will come back to you 10 fold – God Bless You and your endeavor – joan and bob
Tim,
We had a great time and a great breakfast this morning. Thank you for sitting with us and making it even better. You will definately see more of us!
Happy, happy, happy! That’s what you made me. You have a beautiful spirit and are a true inspiration and beautiful example of what we should all strive for. We are more alike than not.
Hello Tim I saw your video clip today. and I am happy to say that we will be driving to Texas and my parents and I will be stopping by for Lunch in April. I can not wait.
Tim, I wanted to thank you all the way from Albion, Michigan for being a true inspiration. I learned of your story while listening to National Public Radio and could not help but smile from ear to ear. Keep up the good work! My wish is that many other people will follow your example. Thank you for all that you do and for leading the way!
Sincerely,
John Foster
Albion, Michigan
Tim, I think you are AWESOME! Keep up the great work! Next month, we are making a cross-country move from California to Ohio. We planned to take a northern route, but now I’m considering traveling through New Mexico, just from some good food and a hug Hugs make everything better! The world needs more people like you! Best wishes and God Bless!
Just wanted to send a very quick email to let Tim know that I recently watched a story on the news about the restaurant and it was truly inspiring to watch all of what Tim has accomplished; not only that, but also to see how incredibly happy he is every day. Tim, you will be a constant reminder for me that every day is a day to be celebrated and to never give up on my dreams and goals. God bless! ~Stephanie~
It has been very heart warming to know about Tim-the man.I offer my salutations to Tim-the man for doing all that he has done and take this opportunity to wish him all the very best that his life can offer.May be in times to come we hear of more such stories and his case becomes a shining example-which it is.All the the very best to Tim-the man.
Fond Regards,
Major Vinod Sharm
Goa-India
I live in Brisbane, Australia Tim. . You are indeed a beautiful gift to your wonderful family and to the world! Thank you so much for sharing a part of your magnificent journey. Your restaurant is on my bucket list. Any individual born with Down Syndrome is so fortunate to be born without the disability of fear of loving people and being authentic and open. Much gratitude, many smiles and hugs to you.
Hello Tim,
I am Nicolette from Malta and I have my son with Down syndrome with Autistic Traits, Nigel he is 7 years old, I just want to wish you all the best in the world, you are an inspiration to me and my son’s future as I can now see that my son can do anything he wants and whatever his dream would be…at present his speech is not all that on going but getting there. I love my son very much and do the best I can:).
Nigel is learning how to use the computer so one day maybe he may write to you himself:), I used his name so as when he is ready he can contact you:). Nigel loves giving hugs as well as kisses ))), so loveable.:)
Have a good day
Regards and a big Hug
Nicolette & Nigel
Hi Tim,
I saw your story on the Today show and I think you’re amazing. We should all have aspirations such as yours to bring happiness to the world. Thank you for being you! I wish you and your family a lifetime of happiness. -Bethany
Hi! Tim,
I heard you and your Dad on Storycorp. Your restaurant sounds like a fun place to visit. My son also owns a restaurant and I know that working in a restaurant is fun and is also hard work. I like that you greet all your customers with a hug.
You should be very proud of all that you have achieved. I wish you continued success!
I saw your story on the Today show this morning and wanted you to know that you are a true inspiration! I wish you so much success, happiness and good fortune and i hope to some day bring my family and dine at your lovely restaurant and experience the warm hospitality Tim’s Place is so fondly known for : )
We are getting married this Saturday and headed thru Albuquerque
For our honeymoon. I can’t wait to eat at your place and collect
A hug!!! You are an inspiration to us all. What a blessing you are!!
See you soon. Button Gomez
Greetings Tim from Montreal , Canada!!! As a special needs educator I must say that after seeing your story this morning on The Today Show you are truly an inspiration to everyone ! I wish you continued success Tim in your present and future endeavours !!!
Tim, you and your family are so inspiring. I wish you nothing but happiness and continued success in this life. I will try to come to your restaurant this summer when I visit New Mexico.
Sending you prayers for the best of everything in life.
The hugs ARE the best part.
Tim,
Your story is remarkable. I am teaching my students right now how everyone can be a hero, and you are a true example of one.Good luck making your dreams come true!
I remember you being elected homecoming king at El Dorado so long ago. I’m so happy that you’ve continued to be an inspiration to everyone and I wish you the best of luck in your new adventure!
hi Tim, just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you are! I am a teacher of mentally handicapped children and most of the parents would never imagine that their child could do something like you have. You have shown the world that anything is possible congratualtions on your success and hope to see more of your inspirational story!
Kim
Modesto, CA
hi Tim my name is Amanda and i have a disability to but is speech impairment i love your restaurant my dream to help kids like you who down syndrome or other disabilities i was thinking when i graduate high school open a trade school for kids with disabilities and a culinary school kids with disabilities and a youth center kids with disabilities and open my own restaurant and have my own cooking show for kids like you inspire me Tim i really don’t what you are have disability you can still make your dream like you did im going to fill my dream you inspire me Tim.
Saw you on the today show and wanted to congratulate you on all you have accomplished. You are an inspiration to all and I wish you all the luck, good health and happiness that life has to offer. . . sending a hug your way!
You are an amazing young man! My wish is that you will still be in business in a year and a half (2014) because I will be out that way and I intend to stop! I am excited by your view of customer service and can’t wait to enjoy it!
You are an inspiration, and we are richer for having you. God bless you and good luck to you and your restaurant, though it does not seem as if you lack it!
My son shared a link for us to listen to the piece you and your Dad did for NPR. You both made us cry! The love you have for one another was so sweet and touching, and you are both such wonderful supporters of eachother – and your Mom. May God bless you all – and your restaurant. If we ever get back to New Mexico (my husband graduated from UNM) we’ll pop in for something from your tasty menu, but most especially for a hug!
Tim! I saw your fabulous story on the Today Show this morning…how wonderful to learn about you and of your success!
I look forward to coming down from Santa Fe to enjoy your restaurant!
I also want you to know that I will be running the Chicago Marathon 2013 with the UPS for DownS Chicago Marathon Team 2013!
We are running the distance and raising money for this fantastic group that does so much for Down Syndrome. I feel honored to run in behalf of this cause! It’s going to be a blast! This will be my first marathon…I can only hope to one day receive as many medals as you have! Thank you for your beautiful story today…it made my heart so happy!
Cheers to you Tim and to your continued success!
You are an inspiration to us all!
Hi Tim,
I just read an article about you and your restaurant, Tim’s Place.
I admire your resolve to be an entrepreneur and to give back by giving out your hugs.
If I get to to Albuquerque, I will be sure to come by for a hug and great food.
Even though none of us has ever eaten at your restaurant, know that all the way out here in North Carolina, your passion and love inspire us in our office. Several of staff members have watched your touching story on YouTube, and we’ve all remarked on how extraordinary you are. When I finished watching the piece, I immediately thought about how simple life should be, and how complicated many of us continue to make it. Watching you and your family bring so much joy and warmth to your customers and your staff, it helped to anchor myself to what in life is truly most important.
I hope to travel to Albuquerque someday so I can experience first-hand, the beauty that is Tim’s Place.
Keep up the great work and continue to set a model standard by which we all should live.
Patrick Kinas
TV/Radio Broadcaster, Durham Bulls
Durham, NC
Thank you, Tim, for being so inspiring! You’re a good man with a beautiful spirit, and I wish we had more people like you sharing this planet with us. Love and big, big HUGS! <3
Tim,
Here’s wishing you nothing but the best in life with all of God’s blessings. I first heard your story on NPR’ Story Corps then saw coverage on the Today Show. You are an inspiration that I can relate to. My son, Nick, is developmentally disabled. He is 38 years old and, like you, has defied many odds. He was the first student at his high school to serve as a team manager for the basketball team where he lettered all three years. Today, every sport at every high school in the district has a student with a disability serving as team mangers. He was one of the first mentally challenged people in the Kansas City area to own his own home. He too has many medals from his Special Olympics days. He will soon complete his 20th year at the Marriott where he currently works in the laundry. Cheers to your parents your their support and willingness to allow you to be the best you can be.
By the way, may daughter and her family live in ALbuquerque. The next time we come to visit, we plan on coming to see you at your restaurant.
Blessings,
Ron
Great story and fantastic premise for a restaurant….We may have to plan our next family vacation to NM just to dine at Tim’s Place and get a, now “World Famous” hug!
just saw the articles and watched videos of you ! You are such an inspiration in this life for unconditional love
It’s what Life is truly supposed to be about …. Unconditional love …. a great ” Oneness ” You have achieved that indeed
when I watch you give one of your hugs … it’s plain that you give total “surrender” of yourself to that hug with them
THAT is what is phenomenal ….. the total surrender of giving … that connection ….
I hear people also say that about myself … that they need an ” Alyx hug ” from me …. and I love that …..
Some day this summer we plan to travel from Ohio to visit your place… and at that time … my wish is for a Tim / Alyx hug …..
thank you for being such a catalyst for change in people’s lives.
Hi Tim! I just saw you on the TODAY Show!! You are a rock star! My husband and I live in Portland, Oregon with our two kids but we are from Albuquerque. I work at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp every summer. We are a camp that provided insanely fun adventures for campers with varying abilities. Every year I am inspired by our campers. Your story made my heart so happy! I can’t wait to share your story with campers this summer! You are an amazing human being!
In mid July I am coming to Albq. to pick my daughter up from her visit to the grandparents. I would love to bring them all for breakfast or lunch and meet you! I love hugs!! I’d also like to bring you a donation to one of your causes. I can’t wait to meet you!
Tim,
Wishing you much success in your endeavor ! You are an inspiration !
((((( hugs )))) to you !
I hope we make it here sometime soon.
We live in Arizona…not too far away
~Patti and Mark
Hi Tim,
Just saw your beautiful story on the Today show. This is so awesome and I am so proud of you. I know your parents. I was their first employee when they opened up their new business in the early 90′s. Wonderful folks! I knew you and your brothers back then. I can’t believe how grown up all of your are now. My how time flys. Gary and I can’t wait to stop in and get a hug and taste the great food you are serving. You truly are an inspiration to all ages. Best of luck!
Susie
I just saw your story on the Today Show & was so impressed with what you’re doing. You are an absolutely phenomenal person! I hope I get to come to your restaurant one day. Keep up the awesome work!
Tim — I LOVE your restaurant concept! I’ve never been there, I’ve never even been to Albuquerque or NM for that matter…but would like to congratulate you on a BRILLIANT restaurant concept.
So often, people miss out on the sweetness of life (hugs being one of them) and try to cover up their sadness with sweet foods. I see this all the time in my health coaching practice and with people I meet. I experience this myself when life gets busy for my family (3 kids, one husband and me) and those chocolate brownies start calling my name…way too often. Brownies have made me sick – but hugs never do.
Tim, I guess I think you are genius type material — sharing your message of love. May healing the world begin at your door. If everyone gave hugs after experiencing one of your hugs…the love would spread like wildfire.
Blessings on you and your business…I will be sure to make your restaurant a destination if I ever find myself down that way.
Congratulations on your successful venture. If I ever travel to New Mexico, this Canadian lady will stop by for grilled quesadillas and a spinach salad!!!
Tim
Just saw your heartwarming story on the TODAY show and love your spirit and compassion!
So inspiring. I go to Santa FE a few times a year and will come visit you….. lots of luck to you!…… sending HUGS from Colorado.
Hi Tim,
I saw you on the Today show this morning, and you made my day, week, life, complete. You are an inspiration to every young person who wants to run a business. I hope someday I can meet you and visit Tim’s Place.
Keep up the Hugs.
God Bless,
Terry
Greetings from Fredericksburg, VA. I was watching the Today Show. I have seen many inspirational stories but yours by far takes first place. WOW!!!!! I wish you the best in everything you do. Many hugs to you, your family, and your staff.
Cheryl Timm
Hi Tim,
I saw your story on the Today show and I have to say, you are a truly inspiring person. Your perserverence and passion are awesome and I hope to someday visit your restaurant and get a hug. You are a symbol of what dreaming big can lead to, no matter who you are. I would also like to thank you for demonstrating to the world what people with Downs Syndrome are capable of. I have an uncle with Down Syndrome, and it has always been one of my missions to share with others how special a person he is.
Wow!!!! Dreams are endless and you defined that!!! I’m so inspired by your story and accomplishments, you have completely changed my way of thinking. I have a 3 year old daughter with Down Syndrome and her spirit reminds me of you. She lights up the room when she comes in and everyone around her just adores her. I know now that I should only have high expectations of her because her abilities are endless. Keep being a super human being and loving young man. You are truly blessed!!! Don’t like when people refer to special needs as “special” I refer to you as “truly blessed”!!!! Keep up the good work and continue to inspire others!!!
I’m amazed by you, your accomplishments, and especially your attitude. Keep up the great work and I hope you continue inspiring people across the world.
I saw your story on television and if I am ever in your area, we are definately stopping for a bite at your restaurant! It was cool to see a story where a restaurant holds such a high regard for its customers and is run by a great team. Take care and many blessings to you.
Dear Tim,
I just watched the story about you and your restaurant on The Today Show. What a wonderful place!! I wish we had a
Restaurant like yours in Naperville! You are a true blessing and inspiration!
God Bless You Tim! May you continue to show His love to others!
Dear Tim,
I heard about you and your wonderful restaurant this morning on the today show. I think what you have accomplished in your lifetime & all love in your heart is just amazing!! I wish you continued success & hope all of your dreams will always come true!!
I wish you had a restaurant where I live, I would be sure to be a regular.
Take care & always keep that beautiful smile.
Fondly
Yvette Calenda
I read an article about you in People Magazine last year and just saw the piece that they did on the Today Show. My husband and I have a daughter named Zoe with Down Syndrome who will turn two in May. She is truly a blessing from God and we are so thankful for her!
Your story and success are a great inspiration and encouragement for us as we are just at the beginning of our journey with Zoe. We wish you the very best in all that you do and hope to visit your restaurant some day.
Tim,
I just saw your story on the TODAY SHOW. What a great concept for your business to count hugs. As a father of a 15 year old daughter with Down Syndrome, I hope to visit one day.
Tim, you are a real inspiration. I am so glad I found out about you and your experiences and abilities. Most people who do not have DS do not have the drive and excitment that you do. I only wish you the best, and am looking forward to meeting you one day soon, and visiting your fine restaurant…All the best!
Dave
Greetings from Fredericksburg, Virginia. I just saw you on the Today show. WOW!!! What a great story. You are truly an inspiration to us all. Many hugs to you, your family, and your staff.
Just want to say you are awesome Tim!!!!.. I am a parent of a 8 year old wonderful little boy with Down Syndrome. He is a very very special boy to me and everyone he touches..and you , my friend are a wonderful inspiration to us all. Good luck in all you do and keep up the good work!
just saw you on Today’s Show! My wish for is from Puerto Rico is many blessings to your restaurant, your family, your crew, your customers and of course for the huggable person you are. I’m sure you will turn anyone’s bad day to an awesome one! Sending you a great hug from this side of a caribean island.
You are an inspirational individual and my wish for you, now that your dream has become a reality, is to continue to live your life with the joy that you have brought to so many others. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story and for being the exceptional young man that you are.
I am a few years younger than you. I have faced incredible onstacles in my life and embrace ‘survive and thrive’ stories. They encourage me that success is possible. You, my friend, remind me there is a God and ‘success’ is in His hands and He knows what He is doing. Thanks for the reminder.
I just saw your story on the Today show and had to tell you that you are amazing. If more people treated others the way you do this world would be a much better place. Keep up the great work!
I saw your story on the Today Show and heard about Tim’s Place on NPR too!! Congratulations to you Tim, you are a truly wonderful young man! Good Luck!!
Hi, Tim,
I saw the story on the Today Show about you and your restaurant, and I just wanted to tell you how inspiring it was to me! What a great idea to give hugs all day! Since I live in North Carolina and am too far away to visit, I’d like to send you a hug through the computer.
(((((BIG HUG))))
Keep up the good work!
Donna Wenner
Charlotte, NC
I wish you the very best and most successful of stories in the restaurant business! Congratulations for following your dream, and thank you for distributing love and good will to human kind!!! in addition to good food
Tim,
What an inspiring story! You put a smile on my face this morning! Keep on giving those hugs and if I am in the area, I will definitely come to eat at Tim’s Place!
I just saw the story about you and your restaurant on the Today Show! It sounds awesome and I am really happy for you. Thanks for showing people that everyone has gifts and when we use them, we can change the world. Blessings to you and your family, who obviously love and support you!
I just saw you on good morning America I am so impressed with you Tim I wish I could eat at your place but I’m here in Florida
If you ever come to Florida you and your family are welcome to stay at my home !!!! You keep up the HUGS
My wish is to come with my Mom from Canada to get a hug! She always needs good motivation to travel and YOU Tim are that motivation! She was in tears after seeing you on the TODAY show this morning.
I heard you and your dad on NPR the other morning. I was in tears by the end. You and your dad are obviously fantastic people and I wish I lived closer so I could come visit. Meanwhile, I’ve told a lot of people up here in the Green Mountains about you!
Dear Tim,
I saw a post on Facebook about your story and it really made me smile. I work in a restraunt in Huntsville, AL and I wish our restraunt was even half as friendly as uours…we try our hardest. I would like to send you my best wishes and may you have continued success!
Thank You,
Shawn
Hello, Tim … I hope that I have the opportunity to come to New Mexico one of these days for breakfast or lunch and definitely a hug! You made my day today, watching the video of you dancing into work and your enthusiasm for Tim’s Place! Wishing you continued good luck and joy in your business!
It was so wonderful to read your StoryCorp’s story on NPR’s site this morning (http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174328613/a-good-enough-dad-and-his-special-son). Little did I know that you were so famous! I put a link to the piece on my Facebook, and suddenly had a bunch of likes as well as “ROAD TRIP!” messages.
I can’t wait to come to Albuquerque to eat at your wonderful restaurant, but more importantly, to hug YOU. You give so many hugs, so it is my goal to bring in a troupe of people who are specifically there to just hug you back.
Thank you for your kindness and congratulations on having a place that is so loving!
I hope you are having a wonderful day! Hugs from Oregon!
We heard your story on WNYC, New York. Incredibly inspiring, even for a guy who does not always agree with the opinions of Public Radio.
Take heart that we hardened people sit in traffic on the Garden State Parkway, we looked at ourselves in the mirror when we heard about your business. ..And we are defense industry engineers.
Very well done. Much success out there. Keep the Faith.
I wish for the success of your restaurant. I am a retired special education teacher from Pennsylvania and taught several loving and friendly children with Down’s Syndrome. Many of them were affectionate and a special gift to their family and friends. May God bless you in your new adventure.
Hi Tim! I met you once long ago. You were just a boy. But even then, I knew you were someone special.
Keep up the good work. You (and your parents) inspire me.
*Hugs*
Dear Tim, I heard your conversation with your dad on NPR, I never thought of going to New Mexico but now I really wanna go just to get a hug! you are a great person and you have wonderfull parents.
Just read about your story on NPR’s Sunday edition and am overwhelmed with your story…almost made me cry. It is so enlightening to consider such love for others and love for Tim. Here in the Southwest things and people can be harsh; however,
it takes savvy advocates, like you and I, to put these people in place time and time again. I wish things were really much
better here; it just takes too much time and space to push who and what we are that will make a difference. I used to do
this all the time. Now, I live to work, play and possibly find love despite a graduate degree and effort to succeed often. Your
story is what I needed to hear this morning. I am proud to call you a brother in a sense of difference, but not in a sense of
achievement. Keep on going, Tim! The world is watching and all of us DO desperately need inspiration in trying times.
God’s blessings and many to you in the future and always…Thank you for championing the cause of others with difference…we really do make the difference!
Congratulations, Tim! You deserve all the success you have had and hugs and good business forever. I live in California, but if I ever come your way I will certainly visit your restaurant. I hope that you decide to add a few more veggie entries to your list, they are something many people look for.
I heard your and your Dad on NPR’s Story Corps this past Friday morning. I had a feel good feeling all day as I told people to check out the podcast of your story. You are truly a blessing to this world as is my niece who I find very wise and insightful.
My husband and I are going to make a concerted effort to make it to your restaurant mid-May as we will be traveling to Santa Fe for a brief get-a-way. Sure hope you are there at the time so I can get and give a hug.
Thank you for giving me inspiration and hope, that anything is possible. Our son, who has Cerebral Palsy, has been trying to teach us that since Day 1! I am thankful for you and the happiness you bring to so many people. Grace and peace, Ana
Hi Tim. I just watched the aol video on Facebook and was awe inspired by you. You are an amazing gentleman. I wish everyone in the world could have your go get em, live life to the fullest attitude on life. You make me wanna make everyday the best it can be. We live in Ohio but it would sure be nice to eat at Tim’s Place one day and receive your amazing hugs. I love the digital hug counter you have. And you are right. .. they are zero calories. Than you for making making my day just by being you!
The very best in your business and life…you are an inspiration! I will come someday with my son Ram who has Down’s as well and loves to hug and crack jokes making his classmates and family laugh a lot! Ram will turn 9 years old in a week and has a lot to accomplish like you. Best wishes from our family to yours and many hugs…Nidhi
Hi Tim, You are an inspiration to many of us. I am a mother of a senior in high school and 13 year old triplets. I am also a para educator and work with students with disabilities. I love my job and enjoy working with my students. I have also become a better person because of my students who teach me everyday on how precious life really is. Everyone in this world is not perfect and there is no such thing as a disability, only if you let it hold you back on pursuing your dreams. You sound like a true champ – so keep up the great things you have already accomplished!
Your friend -
Mrs. Hoffey
Dear Tim, When I saw your video, I was so impressed, I have a son your age, your parents must be so proud. New Mexico is on my bucket list now, because I would love to meet you, eat at your restaurant and definitely get one of your famous hugs. Best wishes to your future success.
Hi Tim, You are an amazing human being. I wish more people were like you. Last year I taught a little girl with Down’s Syndrome whose mom is her Superhero just like your mom and dad are yours. Keep doing what you are doing.
Hello Tim and family! I heard you and your father on NPR news while driving into work, and was inspired and deeply moved by your story and the close relationship that was apparent between you and your father. You guys are all role models and inspirations to us all, and I wish Tim’s Place was here at home! If I am ever in ABQ, I will be sure to swing by Tim’s for lunch. Keep up the good work, and God bless you! Sincerely, Thom.
Just watched your amazing video on facebook! What an awesome guy you are! If I’m ever in your area, I will stop by for a hug and food! Keep up on the awesome job you are doing!
Damn boy!!! You made me cry on my way to work listening to your story.
Tim’s Place is now the number one restaurant on my wish list. I hope you guys run a tight ship over there, cos I don’t want to hear that you’ve run out of hugs when I come in for breakfast and lunch.
Thanks a lot for all you do. You guys at Tim’s place are truly an inspiration.
I just wanted to send you a computer “high five” for your wonderful story and restaurant! I have had the blessing of working with adults with disabilities for the past 6 years. Four years ago, I went back to school and got my Masters in Special Education so I could teach kids with disabilities. This was an amazing journey for me because when I was little I had a learning disability in math. Now, not only do I understand math, I teach it! Thank you for being a gift to all of us and showing us how to reach for our dreams. I can’t wait to come to Albuquerque and meet you in person! Keep dancing and keep reaching for your dreams. Many hugs and blessings from Phoenix.
We wish you the best. My husband and I watched the video and we were so proud of you. Your parents seem just as wonderful as you. Maybe someday we will stop in Tim’s Place when we are in Albuquerque. We both could use a hug or two! Keep up the good work Tim. May God bless you and your family and the restaurant. We live in Wisconsin near Lake Michigan.
I am inspired by you. I saw your story on aol an I just want to wish you all the best in everything you do. If I am ever in NM I will look forward to meeting you
Just saw a video on Facebook about your restaurant and so happy for you. Wish I lived closer so I could visit. I live in Wisconsin but maybe someday I can come for breakfast and a hug. Way to go!!!
Dear Tim,
I heard a story about you and your dad on the radio yesterday. I remember seeing you on the news once, too. I loved hearing your story and I want to come to your restaurant. I love Albuquerque, so it’s another good reason to visit! I live in Portland, Oregon so it’s a bit of a drive, but I’ll get there one day! I wish you lots of continued success in your business, and very good wishes to you and your wonderful family. You guys are awesome.
Lucy
From Pennsylvania, I love you. I have always wanted to see New Mexico and your restaurant and hugs have inspired me to follow that dream. You are an angel from heaven. Love, Mary
We heard your interview on NPR Radio yesterday. Wonderful story! You are an inspiration to me and to my son Tim as well. We will be sure to stop by to say hello, get a hug and breakfast on our way through ABQ to Flagstaff, AZ later this spring.
Keep up the great work! Cannot wait to bring my Molly to meet you! She is quietly napping on the floor but is a one year-old full of spirit and lots of 21 beauty.
All the best,
John, Paula, Valerie and Molly Bunde
Bloomington, Indiana
Tim,
you are a true inspiration!!! heard your father-son interview on facebook. You will remain an inspiration to me and everyone around you!!!
hugs from Pennsylvania!!!
I live in Connecticut. I listen to National Public Radio everyday while driving to work, and home. Yesterday, on my way to work, I heard the StoryCorps recording of you and your dad talking. You guys made my day. You are both heros that we can all look up to. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Wishing you, your family, and your restaurant all the best,
Roland
I saw your video on Facebook this morning and immediately posted it on my wall for all of my friends to see. I can’t wait to share this with my seventh grade students — it’s a wonderful story for everyone to see. Sending you tons of hugs from New York!
From one family owned business to another – yours! – Lindsay & I send you a digital hug from Florida. We heard y’all on NPR yesterday – awesome! We wish you and your family continued success. Thanks for the positivity.
Hi Tim!
I had the good fortune to watch a video about you and your restaurant. You truly are an inspiration to one and all. To have such a good outlook on life and enjoy what you are doing – well, it’s something we should all aspire to. As with countless others, I too wish I lived nearby so I could frequent your restaurant. Rest assured, if I am ever in your area, I will be there.
Wishing you continued success and countless hugs!
reading about your resturant has mad me feel so happy and gives me hope for my daughters future. My daughter Jacana is
12 1/2 and has just started high school. She is not coping with high school her teachers are also not coping with her. she has been suspended twice since high school started in febuary. a total of 12 days and has been sent home every other day after 2 hours. so last week i started going to school with her. I am so happy now reading about ur resturant, it’s given me hope that jacana too one day will be able to live her life and not need me there every step.
thankyou for sharing ur story. If one day i am in america i will surly come to dine in ur resturant and would love a hug
We would love to come to you for breakfast and a hug.
Only problem is: we live in the Netherlands!
if you can dream it….
You are my inspiration for today
I heard your story on NPR this morning and was overjoyed to hear about the love you share with your dad and about your college experience. My 2-year old niece Ruby also has Down syndrome. Her specialty is kisses but she loves giving hugs too!
Her mom and dad started a nonprofit called Ruby’s Rainbow that raises money for college scholarships for individuals with Down syndrome. They raised $20,000 in the first year and gave away 11 scholarships to these awesome individuals: http://www.rubysrainbow.org/recipients.html
If you know anyone else with Down syndrome who is attending college or a post-secondary program, the scholarship application deadline this year is July 12th. http://www.rubysrainbow.org/how-to-apply.html
I’m so proud of you!!!!!!!! What a great person you are I have a princess who also was blessed with Down Syndrome I would to go to your restaurant one day !!!!!
Keep those hugs coming!!!!!
Time, you are an inspiration. I think you are such a cool guy and have a great outlook on life. I hope one day to visit your restaurant and give you a hug if I make it to Albuquerque.. Keep up the good work!
Tim, I heard you and your father this morning on NPR while driving to work. You both made my day and inspired me. Keep sharing your respet-worthy love, character, and talents. You ROCK!
I wish you continued success in your business. Thank you for being such an awesome role model!
My daughter has Down Syndrome! I hope we can do as well as you are doing some day!
I think you are wonderful. I saw your video and it is so inspiring. If you had a restaurant here I would come for a hug. Great Idea and I am so proud you are a wonderful young man .
I was touched hearing you and your father on NPR this morning. It made remember when my parents dropped me off at college. Thank you for giving the beginning of my day a positive start! I wish the best for you, your family and Tim’s Place! Sending a hug from Wisconsin.
Heard you on NPR this morning with you Dad, wish I didn’t live so far away because I’d love a hug with my breakfast! Thanks for sharing your story, it was very refreshing to hear something so positive and uplifting.
Hi Tim!!
I heard your story on NPR today, and just wanted to know how impressed I am with you and all your accomplishments!!
We in live Washington DC, but if we ever get that way, we are eating at Tim’s Place!!
Tim! Saw your video and you are such an inspiration! It is so wonderful you were able to reach your goal and achieve your dream! I am still working on mine I have shared your video and will, someday, bring my brother down so that we can get some hugs. Wishing you happiness and success in your professional and personal lives! Go, TIm!!
I heard your story on NPR this morning and it was so beautiful and inspiring. You truly have a wonderful life! All the best to you and your family! God bless you!
I read your story on NPR today. Your menu looks wonderful! I wish I could come eat at your restaurant and get a big hug from you! My family and I live in Norway, so New Mexico is a little to far to go for lunch.
We wish you all the best from our family in Oslo, Norway!
Hi Tim!
I just heard your story on NPR, I thought I’d stop by and tell you how AWESOME you are!! I’m all the way out in California but I hope to someday get one of your famous hugs. Marianne
Hi Tim,
I found your website from the Storycorps piece on NPR this morning. I wanted to thank you and your father for sharing such a wonderful story with me. It brought tears to my eyes at the end when you called your parents “my superheros”.
If I’m ever near your restaurant I’ll make a point of stopping in for lunch and getting one of those hugs.
Thanks again to you and your father for making me get warm fuzzies on my way to work!
Hey Tim
I saw your video online on Kim Komando’s site. Your restaurant rocks and so do you! I wish YOU and yoour staff and family the best that God has to offer for every are of your life!!
I heard you and your father on NPR this morning and I found your story delightful. I wish you all the luck in the world with your business. You sound like a very lucky, happy person. When I am in Albequerce I will definitely come to your restaurant for a meal and a hug.
I listened to your story core on NPR and was truly moved! Your story inspirational! I hope that one day I can visit your restaurant and get one of your famous Hugs!
Tim, I want to wish you the best of EVERYTHING! Your restaurant sounds awesome! You are an inspiration to all! Take care and best wishes for you and your business. Would love to stop in if I am ever your way! Hugs and Love from Mississippi!!!
Hi Tim,
I saw your video on my Facebook page and loved it! I have a 26 year old son with Down Syndrome, Chuck E, who works at Safeway as a courtesy clerk and loves music. We live in Crescent City, CA and if we visit your town we’ll visit your restaurant first. You’re the man!!! I’d love to meet the rest of your family too. Chuck E has a wonderful brother like you do.
Best always,
Diane Williams
I wish that you continue to be the worlds friendliest restaurant.
This industry needs more people like you, if you ever need a chef to come down and fill in or want to do a charity cooking event or anything special please let me know.
I will put together a group of friends and would love to someday come down and help promote this wonderful concept you have going.
I hope you get a million hugs, and then another five million for good measure.
I just listened to your Storycorps interview on NPR after all of my coworkers were raving about how inspiring it was. I am so glad that I heard it. I was very moved by your story, and I am so thrilled that you are living your dream! Thank you for sharing your story. You inspire me, and I really want to come visit you at your restaurant now! I live in Atlanta, so I’ll make sure to make a special trip there whenever I’m out west again. God bless!!
Tim, bless your heart and your inspiration. We have a 2-year old son (Cooper) with Down Syndrome. We have all the hope in the world for him, but it’s awesome to see that hope, love, and drive can produce such a wonderful person and make a dream come true. We will make it a point to take a trip to Albuquerque in the future so we can eat at your restaurant and get hugs.
I heard your story on NPR this morning. I teach high school refugee students to read, write, and speak English. We are learning about genes, and heredity. You will be a great source of strength for my students. Your example of following a dream is a lesson often hard to learn in school. Lots of love and luck for your life and business!
I heard your story on StoryCorps this morning. I cried my eyes out in my car on the way to work. Your story is an amazing one of personal drive and passion and the way you and your father talk together is so simple but makes room for all of this love to shine through. Anybody who heard the broadcast today knows without a doubt that you and your dad are really wonderful people.
The part that really moved me was that while you talked about your own unique story and your own doubts and fears and eventual (amazing) accomplishments, I realized that you were telling the story of every father and son. I remembered how much my dad wants the best for me. I remembered how it felt for me and for my parents when I got dropped off at college. I remembered being afraid or sad and having my parents to help me. It felt good to remember all of those things and know how much my family loves me and to take some time to think about how much I love them.
Thank you for giving me such a great start to my morning today.
Hi Tim! I heard your interview with your dad this morning on my way to work. I work with kids with special needs. Your restaurant sounds like a great place and I hope I get to visit some day!
Sending the best of luck from Atlanta, Ga!
Stacy
I read your story on npr.org to my Writing Class. You caught their attention for your strength and persistence. Thank you for showing a group of teens that everyone can be a teacher, and all of us should be paying attention to the lessons life gives us.
May God bless you and your family!
F. Reeves
Tim, my wish for you is that you never, EVER stop believing! May you and your family continue to be examples for all of us. Thank you for sharing your story. Sending you a HUGE HUG from Ft. Collins, Colorado. Can’t wait to come and try the food at your restaurant!
I just heard your NPR conversation and it made me feel so good. I worry about the planet all the time, with all the wars and fighting, poverty and environmental damage, and sometimes get really sad. But your talk make me feel really great, because for all the darkness, people like you are the light. Thank you for being out there and being amazing.
I am a 33-year-old living in Montreal, Canada, and my wish is to come visit you at your restaurant one day.
You, Tim, are an inspiration to everyone! I am currently going to school for Elementary Education, Early Childhood/Special Education and Special Education K-12 and YOU MAKE ME HAPPY! Thank you for sharing your story – If I am ever in New Mexico, I’ll be SURE to come by for some delicious food and a hug!
XOXO
My wish is that you continue sharing your story. I work at the WV Department of Education, Office of Special Programs, and coordinate professional development for educators and agencies to support students with disabilities to plan for work, learning and living after graduation. Your interview with your father was on public radio this morning as I headed to work. I will share your story at a meeting I am hosting next week for districts in our state who are working to improve graduation and dropout rates. It was so inspiring and really shows how the interests and preferences of an individual can result in meaningful and rewarding outcomes. Changing the expectations of the adults who work in my field is one of my primary goals. Thank you!
Hey Tim, our class thinks your restaurant is really cool!!! We wish we could come to your place!!
Keep up your good work!!
Visit our class website some time and say Hi http://moodle.warwicksd.org/blogs/smorris/
Tim,
I heard your story today riding into work and have shared the online link with several others. I admire all you have done but was most impressed with your relationship with your Dad.
I wish Tim and the whole Harris family and everybody at Tim’s Place continued success and happiness. I also want to know; what are the most popular food items?
I hope all is well and Tim The Man, if I am ever in your area, I would want a hug, too! Keep up the great work!
Regards,
Great job! I loved your food and the omelette was amazing. Good luck with the restaurant, you guys have one of the best restaurants in the area!
Thanks again,
Dave.
Heard your story on NPR last night and had to check out your restaurant. You are an inspiration and I’ll bet your family is as well. It’s a long drive from the Florida panhandle but if I am ever that way I’m coming in for some good food and a free hug!
To say that you are an inspiration to all is an understatement. I would wish you success, but you already have that. I would wish you love, but it appears there many who love you already. I do wish you all this and more; joy every morning, peace that passeth understanding, and gratitude for reminding me to be humble.
congrats ,heard your story on NPR, it brought a smile to my face as well,,,you did it… professor of special education, do have a face book page ,,your work is very inspirational.
Tim – I heard your story on NPR this morning and I had tears in my eyes. I thought what a remarkable family, I could just hear the love between you and your father. Sending hugs to you!
Tim, I heard your story this AM on NPR’s Story Corps! I think it is fantastic what you have accomplished in your life! I imagine you are going to be very successful in your life. I am a case manager in Oregon for people with developmental disabilities. My wish is that YOU inspire folks across the nation to pursue their dreams!
Hello from OHIO! My mother-in-law heard your story on NPR and sent us the link to your restaurant. All I can say is-YOU ROCK! You’re story is one that I’ll share. Thanks for being an inspiration to the Down syndrome community and so many others. Keep living your dreams!
Hello Tim,
I heard your story today on NPR. You are an inspiration. My son, Isaac, is 11 years old and he has Down Syndrome. He loves to play basketball and greet at our church.
I am going to share your story with him. Thanks for making this world a happier and friendlier place.
I just heard your story on NPR and found you and your father to be a true inspiration. You guys truely understand the importance of customer service in a world where most places want to move on to the next customer. I look forward to eating at Tim’s Place the next time I’m in Albuquerque for a Tim’s Loaded Cinnamon Roll. Keep up the good work!
Tim & Family!
I just heard you on Story Corps with your dad. Wow! You sound like a wonderful son and you’ve made your loving family proud. Keep up the good, hard work. You are a great example to everyone for so many reasons.
I just heard your story this morning on NPR’s StoryCorps. I must say that you and your family are quite an inspiration. I could feel the love you have for each-other and the passion you have for your restaurant. I can’t wait to stop by Tim’s Place the next time I am in Albuquerque!
Thank you for the inspiration! Wish you well in all your endeavors. Please continue with the advocacy for persons with disabilities. Bless your heart (:
Tim – you rule! I was raised in Albuquerque and now live in Seattle. When I visit Albuquerque in April I will come to your restaurant. I hope to meet you! Yours, Barry
I heard your story on NPR’s Storycorps this morning and was brought to tears. You are such an inspirational, thoughtful and incredible man. I hope to make it to New Mexico so that I can visit your restaurant and hopefully meet you!
You’re an inspiration!! You are reaching people all over the world and inspiring them to try and work as hard as you do, and be kind at the same time!! Amazing!!
Much love from up here in Nova Scotia, Canada!!
How wonderful to hear your story on NPR today. I work for a social service agency in Chicago serving people with developmental disabilities. Your story gives all of us great hope. Congratulations on all you have accomplished.
Dawneen Suriano
Seguin Services
Annual Fund Director
We wish we lived in Albuquerque!
We just heard the BEAUTUFUL Story Corps piece on NPR this morning & were both so moved we burst into tears in two different rooms! Both you, Tim & your Dad are so impressive! We’re grateful you spread that LOVE around. Why not?
We have a pal who lives in Santa Fe & we’ll send along to her, our wish that she go have a hug & a breakfast, next time she’s in your town!
Our wish for the whole team is that your restaurant continues to prosper show for everyone a new business model that includes lotz more humanity, kindness & LOVE. Thanks so much for sharing yourselves with the rest of the world, Tim. (& Dad)
BIG Hugs
T & L
Here’s a “hug” from Los Angeles. You rock Tim! You are running a business the way it should be run, and your friendliness and wisdom are something that many other businessmen often do not have, or do not recognize as important. That is why YOU and Tim’s Place are special, even to those of us who have not eaten at your restaurant or been lucky enough for a hug. I am also sure that the people you have chosen to work with are also terrific people. I imagine they come to work each day with a smile on their face, and that is rare in the work-world.
I am also a businessman (we have a veterinary hospital here in Southern California), and I want to say that you are an inspiration and a true man of business. I wish you the best, and know that you and Tim’s Place will know success and enjoyment. We need more people like you and your parents in our community.
Thank you Tim,
Alexander Lepera,
Just heard you and your dad on NPR’s “Storycorp.” I hope to make it to your place next time I am in New Mexico. You are in inspiration and cause for great joy in our world. I am looking forward to my hug and a great meal next time I am in Albuquerque. Keep up the great work, Tim.
I heard the StoryCorps segment you recorded with your father on NPR today. It brought tears to my eyes. You are such an inspirational figure and I’m so glad you are following your dreams!
I live in Maryland, but if I ever make to to New Mexico I will definitely stop in for a bite to eat.
I just heard your interview with your Dad on StoryCorps, and I was so impressed, both by your love for each other and your maturity as a young business owner. Your restaurant sounds like a very special place, and we will be sure to visit if we are ever in town. We hope that business is going well!
May the Love & Hugs that you give, spread like ripples through the big pond to everyone on earth, creating more love & hugs as they go! Have a wonderful day!
I just heard your awesome interview with your dad on KNPR and was so moved I cried! You are a real life inspiration and I could hear how much you and your parents love each other, you sound like a great family. Thanks to you both for making my day great!
Love, Kelly in Las Vegas, NV
Hi Tim!! My daughter is Autistic and she has a dream to work in the medical field. My wish to you is a happy and HEALTHY life!! You have made a VERY Successful business out of love for people and GREAT food!! GOD BLESS YOU!! I’m from Florida, but would LOVE to come in JUST for the hugs!!
Tim: I just heard you and your father speak on NPR. I can’t pass along any accolades or praise you haven’t already received. Very impressive and humbling. I will be in your city this summer for work and I greatly look forward to meeting Tim and enjoying a good meal.
i have traveled thru albuquerque many times, never knew about you until NPR today!!! what courage you have, what imagination , and what an ability to deal and conquer adversity. in my medical practice career, i have always described Down’s people as being “handycapable” not handicapped. i will be coming thru your city in april will stop by. best wishes to you in the future, keep inspiring people!!! dr jp miller, md, tucson, az.
Tim -
I work at Pride Industries in Roseville California. I’ve also lived and worked in New Mexico. I heard your Story Core conversation with your father this morning on the radio.
Our company is dedicated to creating jobs for people with disabilities. I work every day with people with all sorts of abilities and have come to love them and want only the best for them.
Your story is an exceptional example of focusing on our abilities rather than our disabilities.
Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
I promise that if I’m ever in Albequreque again I will come to you looking for a hug and a great meal!
Al the best – Muriel
I heard your story on StoryCorps via Connie Schultz, who is a journalist. Her husband is Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown. I will be visiting ABQ in a little over a week while I am on Spring Break and I’m looking forward to lunch at Tim’s Place.
When I heard you and your dad’s Story Corps interview on the radio this morning, I felt like I was getting a hug through the radio. Thank you for being the kind of person who lives to bring joy into people’s lives. We’ve been planning a trip to Albuquerque in April to visit family, and we are very excited to come visit your restaurant for breakfast and add to your hug counts.
I hope you are happy and successful with the restaurant! My nephew is a boy with Down’s Syndrome and I love him and his mom and dad very much! Hearing you this morning on “Storycorp” talking with your dad about the restaurant and going to college brought me tears of joy and hope, which is dangerous while driving a car! Thank you for your story and BEST OF FORTUNE to you! Be well!
I heard your story on NPR this morning and it made my day.
I want to wish you the best of luck!!!!
I live in Espanola but next time I am in Albuquerque my first
stop will be Tims Place!!!
God Bless and best of luck….
Hello Tim:
While driving to work this morning, I was listening to PBS and a segment about Tim’s Place came over the radio. Indeed, it was a very inspiring and heart-warming segment. So, I decided to check you out further in the internet. Thank you for the inspirational segment. I’m glad we have people like you in this world, who continue to give hope and dreams to others. I want to wish you well and may you live long. As a mental health professional in New Jersey, I’m very proud of you and moreso, as an uncle to a Down Syndrome nephew, I’m particularly happy that it is never too late for my nephew—who like you, is also facing similar challenges at school, including bullying and name calling. Very troubling that my nephew lives in Cameroon Africa, where opportunities and resources are especially limited for persons with disabilities.I continue to wish you more success in all your endeavors. I also promise to stop by at Tim’s Place whenever I’m opportuned to visit New Mexico. Stay well Tim.
We just listened to your story from NPR Radio this morning. We wish you the very best with your restaurant’s continued success. Patience says she would give you a big hug if she came there. Zakk Graden says you are very amazing. Josh says that you are inspiring, and he wishes one day to be like you. Jake says you are a spectacular human being. Sarah says she wants to give you a hug too. Your story with your Dad brought tears to my eyes; I can only hope my sons some day appreciate me as you do your Dad.
Hi Tim,
I heard your story on NPR this morning and had to visit the website. You are an inspiration to everyone…keep up the great work! I live in Boston if I’m ever out your way I’ll stop in. Just one request, extra hugs.
Stephen
Just heard of Tim’s Place on an NPR story. You have brought a joyous smile to my face today. What a lovely example of love between parent and child. I wish you all the success in the world with Tim’s Place. I hope some day to get there to enjoy a meal and hug. Keep up the good world putting happiness into the world!
I just wanted to say that I heard your Story Corps on NPR this morning and I loved it! Good job Tim – if I’m ever in Albuquerque again, I’ll have to visit!
Tim, I heard your story this morning on NPR radio and was deeply touched. You brought tears to my eyes. You are an inspiraton to many people who have heard your story. I wish you tremendous success!
Tim – I just heard your story on NPR’s StoryCorps and was so incredibly moved by the effort you and your family have put forth into your dreams – congratulations on your success, and wishing you many more successful years ahead!
I heard you and your dad on Story Corps this morning on National Public Radio. You guys were great! The fact that you are differently-abled was almost the second part of the story for me. What I especially liked was the love and commitment that came through so clearly in everything you both said. You are all so fortunate to have a wonderful family.
I wish I could come by for a hug, too. But I live clear across the country in snowy Connecticut. So I’ll send you a virtual hug and a big congratulations for everything you have accomplished. Way to go, Tim!!
Hi, Tim! I had the pleasure of listening to the StoryCorp recording that you and your Dad made this morning on PBS radio. I live very far away in New York State, but I sure wish I could visit your restaurant, get a hug and a great meal. Congratulations on living your life and being what you wish to be. Your story made me smile on my way to work, what an inspiration you are to others.
I saw the link for your restaurant on the QIAT list so I went to your site. You’re an amazing man Tim! I used to be in the restaurant business and know how difficult & demanding it can be. Kudos to you and your team. If I’m ever in the area, you can be sure I’ll be popping in for the food and, of couse, a hug. I hear those are great too. Continued success.
I just saw your AOL story via Facebook. You are AWESOME! You put a big smile on my face this morning. I wish you the BEST of luck with your business…and your hugs!!!
Tim, I heard your podcast (with your dad) this morning on the radio and was inspired to look up your website. After reading some of the wishes here, I plan to look you up on Facebook. You are an inspiration and beacon of hope for so many people. My great nephew, Dan, who is 4 years old has Down’s. I want to share your story with his parents and grandparents, and all of our family, so we can see what is possible when the family works together. I hope that you continue to achieve your dreams and that your life will be filled with many blessings.
I wish the world could benefit from more dreams coming true. If you have more than one dream, I wish that they all come true because the world needs dreamers like you to keep making it a better place. Thank you for making Tim’s Place a reality in this world of ours.
Hi Tim! I hope to make it out to your restaurant some day. Your menu looks fabulous!! I hope you have great success and open a nationwide chain of restaurants. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all go have a good meal that ends with a hug!! Even better, I think I’ll start my meal with a hug when I make it out there! Love and loads of luck!
I heard your story this morning and it blessed me more than words can express. May God’s blessings flow on you, your family and your restaurant. What an inspiration you are to so many.
Tim, I heard you and your dad on NPR’s Story Corp this morning. Your story is a true inspiration and really made my day. Congratulations on your success. Wishing you all the best always.
Continued success – I just heard you and your father on NPR – Morning Edition- Storycorps. What a great interview. It was a wonderful way for me to start my day.
Dear Tim,
I heard your story on story core this morning on the radio. I am a doctor who takes care of adults and adolescents with disabilities in Houston, Texas. I hope I can visit your restaurant sometime! The food sounds yummy and the hugs sound good too! Thanks for sharing your story.
Ellen Fremion
I heard about you today on my way to work on the radio NPR. Your story was very moving and really made my day, what a great way to start the day. Thank you so much for your inspiration. You are a true hero and an amazing person. I hope one day to stop at your resultant and meet you. It would be a true honor. Keep up the great work Tim!
I was listening to NPR’s Story Corps and just had to write you. Thank you for infusing the world with you positive energy. We need more people like you! I hope my travels lead me to your restaurant one day.
I heard you on NPR this morning talking with your father and wanted to say that it is fantastic that you have your own restaurant. My family will be in Albuquerque in June and we are definitely coming by to have breakfast or lunch and meet you!
Tim I heard your Story Corps interview today on NPR in Boston, Mass. It made me so thrilled to hear about your restaurant and listen to you and your Dad. I am a Special Education teacher in Norwell, and you are an inspiration for myself and my students. We hope to share your story with our Best Buddies Group here at Norwell High School.
Maybe I will be in Albuquerque and will most definitely stop by for a hug.
PS I cried all the way to school listening to your interview. Keep up the good work.
Susan Boyer
Norwell High School
Special Education Teacher
Hi Tim…I just heard you and your father on StoryCorp on NPR and you guys brought tears to my eyes. They were not tears of sadness but tears of joy as I Iearned what a truly awesome person you are and the special relationship you have with your family. We should all be so lucky to have that unconditional love and support. If I can ever make it to NM, I’ll be stopping by for my hug!
Just heard of you, Tim, on NPR this morning here in Arlington, Virginia, right across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. You make me want to bring my family to Albuquerque and eat what sounds like absolutely delicious food at your place. My wish is simple: I wish that we were all more like you. Thank you for making me smile this morning, sort of a long distance hug.
I heard your StoryCorps conversation between you and your dad today. I am the mom of a nine-year-old boy with Down syndrome (his name is Duncan), and I want you to know that I found your story beautiful and inspiring. I’m very happy that you have found success and happiness in your life, and I hope I can help my son find his way to a fulfilling life as an adult.
Thank you! I hope we can make it to your restaurant some day! (We’re in Pennsylvania.)
I just heard your story on NPR in Philly and felt compeled to reach out to congratulate you on your success. Congradulations! I hope to have an oppootunity to dine at Tim’s Place some day.
Dear Tim,
Your video from the Today Show was shared with me today, and you have made a great impact on my heart. My brother turned 11 years old this week. While he was born with downs, he is an overcomer with a generous spirit and loving passion for those around him. He has never met a stranger, and has taught me how to love freely and to encourage each person he encounters. Sometimes he day dreams about getting married, having his own home, and driving a car, and I’ve not always known what to say. I’ve sadly fallen silent, watching and waiting to see what the future holds. THANK YOU for showing me how to encourage him, to help him, to support him, to build our dreams together. I m so glad to have “met” you today, and am thankful the impact. I needed your perspective!
Dear Tim, I just watched the video on AOL and was completely and utterly moved. I have been depressed lately and seeing your story made me feel better. The world needs happy people like you in it. I wish you all the best in your future. Keep giving out those hugs and hopefully one day I can give you a hug.
Hello Tim. We just watched the video of your place online. We think it is an awesome thing, what you have done! With you parents help, you’ve created a place that people will continue to go to feel better about themselves and their days,all by just by getting a hug from YOU…….
Unfortunately, we are in New Jersey and very unset that Tim’s Place isn’t close enough for us to visit As soon as we saw the online clip we both said “Where is this place? lets go!” BOOHOO to find out it was in New Mexico.
With that, Bill and I are sending you a huge “CYBER HUG” from our home to you, something that is always on the menu in our kitchen as well……..
Good Luck
God Bless
and the best of fortune to you and you family…….
Love,
Bill Herman and Stacie Murdock of Whiting New Jersey……
Your story is truly inspiring!!! I worked in a special education facility for a few years and have seen first hand the challenges you’ve overcome. You are a model among men! I wish you all the success and happiness you could ask for and thank you for sharing your story with the world. I only wish I lived closer, there have been quite a few days of late that I myself would benefit from a “Tim hug”!
~and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand….
I have watched your story over the last couple of years and have been so proud of your drive and accomplishments. On Jan. 2 of this year I lost my younger brother who also was born with Downs, Tommy was my inspiration and someone I learned more from than anyone I’ve ever met. He too loved Hugs, especially from pretty blondes! I truly hope to one day come meet you and give you the biggest hug ever! Keep on trucking man!
You are such an inspiration! I saw your video online and hope to one day get to meet you. Seeing you step out and take ownership of your restaurant is so amazing. Dont let anyone every tell you you cant do something. Your an amazing guy and i hope that your restaurant tops the charts and grows like you have never seen before.
Hi, my name is Bennie, and I have Williams syndrome, it’s kind of like Down syndrome. My buddy Matt who is a bartender at my favorite restaurant is helping me write this. He saw your story and thought I would enjoy it, and I DO! I really like your story, it made me feel really good! Your story makes me feel like I can do anything.
Thanks!
Bennie
Lisa, Chad, Grace and Ian Witt from Hudson, WI says:
Hello Tim,
We wanted to let you know how proud we are of you for what you have accomplished. Our son Ian, who is 7, has Down Syndrome. I can picture him doing exactly what you have. YOU ARE AMAZING! Hope we can come and visit you and your restaurant someday. All our love and HUGS,
Saw a newscast or AOL video of you and your restaurant and the people at my office were blown away by your great attitude, personalty and success! All the best and keep up the good work…You are an inspiration!
Tim I just want to say your story has renewed my hope for the human race. You have done more than people who the world considers “normal”. I hope you know how inspiring you are and I wish I lived in the United States so I could have some HUGS with a side of some of that tasty food.
Tim,
You are an amazing young man! So happy that your dream of owning a restaurant has come true!!
My husband and I have a 3 year old daughter (Laura) that also has Down syndrome, and just a little under
2 months ago, we brought home a 2 year old little girl (Kamdyn) from Russia whom we adopted. They are
huge blessings to our family and you are a blessing, too. My family really hopes to meet you someday!
Love and hugs,
Sherry
Hi Tim,
Just wishing you continued success as your restaurant serves up great food, and even more importantly a great sense of welcome and being one big loving family. I live in San Francisco, and heard about you from another friend online. See how the good news spreads when you are doing a great and worthwhile thing? Best wishes to you always, and congratulations on your many Special Olympics awards!! Very impressive!! Will Byrd
How wonderful it is to see you share the love of Jesus in your heart! You are an amazing young man and have such an awesome gift from God! So proud of you for living your dream. Keep on living life to it’s fullest, as you do, you will bless and encourage others. If my family and I didn’t live so far away we would definitely come to your place just for the hug!
May God richly bless you and your wonderful family in all you do for Him!
Tim, we wish you all that God has for you and that all your dreams come true. We will be in Albuquerque this weekend and hope to get a hug. We live in Vega, Texas. A small town west of Amarillo on I-40. I just heard about your place today and am very excited to meet you.
What an inspiration you are to everybody. Thank you so much for sharing your story on facebook. about you and your restaurant. I wish we lived closer so we can eat there and get one of your special hugs. Give your parents a hug from us for doing a great job encouraging you to follow your dream.
The world needs more people like you, Tim! I truly believe our day to day interactions with those both close and distant should be as meaningful as possible. The amazing things you can do for a person just by showing genuine interest is incredible. Stay true to your passion and hopefully rest of the world will catch on some day. Thanks for being awesome!
Tim:
I just saw your video about your restaurant. I loved it! I wish I lived closer so I could visit and have lunch. I live in Minnesota—way up by Canada.
I’m a teacher that works with students that have disabilities. You show us that anything is possible. I will be sure to share your story with anyone that I can.
You are an inspiration to so many people—thank you for being such a “happy” part of our world. People like you make the world a brighter place to live.
Take care!!
Dear Sweet Tim, I just viewed your video and I must say it brought a smile to my heart. God Bless you in all you want to do. I live in WV so I can’t be a regular customer but believe me if I did leave close I would come by regular and eat at you place. Good Luck
Mary
Tim-Just saw your video. If more people were as excited about their work as you are, the world would be simply amazing every day. Keep up the great work!
Just saw your video on Facebook. Just wanted to send you an email letting you know how awesome you are! I wish there were more dedicated and sincere people like you in the world.
I love the video and I love you! What a great example you are of working JOYFULLY! Next time I’m in Albuquerque I am coming to your restaurant. I need a hug!!
Tim, You have made our day with your sweet smile, hugs, and happy parking lot dance! We wish you the very best with “Tim’s Place”! LOVE the video! Wish you were in Tennessee!
No this is not out of sympathy or what some would call “good morals”. This is simply out of the warmness of my heart. Tim, you are such an inspiration to the world. A man who can overcome the odds that you have and make his dreams come true is a real hero! You have gone out of your way to make everyone around you feel good, feel better about themselves. I live out of state, but your story truly drives me to come visit and enjoy your delicious food! Keep up the good work!
We live in northern Ohio but we sure wish we could come to your restaurant and get some good food and some good hugs! Maybe one day!
We think you are awesome and pray God will continue to richly bless your life and your restaurant!
Love,
The Powells
Mike, Rebecca, JohnMark, Jackson & Jayden
My boss emailed me and told me to watch your video. I didn’t want to not follow her directions so I watched it. WOW!! You are such an inspiration! What you have done rocks and it seems that you have a great business sense. You know what people like and you go with it. I’ve never even once thought about vacationing to New Mexico but now I think I’m going to have to and stop by Tim’s Place for a meal or two : )
We heard about your restaurant from a friend who lives in Iowa. We would love to visit but as we live in Denmark that is impossible. We are very impressed by your video and I love your menu. Best wishes to you and your Family. Love, Lillian and John Holm
I want to wish you all the success in the world. I watched a video about you and your restaurant. You are truly an inspiration to all. I was not in a great mood tonight, but after watching your video and learning about you, my spirits have been lifted. You are truly an amazing young man! Wished I lived close to your restaurant. I would love to visit and meet you. Thank you for making my night and God bless!!
Hi Tim
Its Brooke Hohfeld your friend from college! Its great to see you are doing so well. Keep up the amazing work! Maybe I will come visit your place some day!
Hi Tim, I wish I lived near your restaurant because I would definitely go there. I love your very positive attitude. You will go far with this business. If I ever get to your city, I will make sure I find it! I love it! I think we need more places like it! Thanks for doing such a great job!
What an inspirational man you are Tim; I am hoping to open a café here in the UK that allows people to find out more about Assistive Technologies and how they might benefit from them. Excellent customer service is one of the things I really value and something I want to bring to my business … sounds like I am following in tough footsteps because you already aced it at Tim’s Place.
I stay in the town which was home to J M Barrie who wrote Peter Pan … he knew a thing or two aboput dreams and wishes didn’t he? So hugs from Kirriemuir and wishing you continued success and happiness.
Hello Tim!
My name is Camila, I am from Brazil and I live in Sao Paulo. My step son, Logan, has Down Syndrome and I was so amazed to see videos about your achievements and your restaurant.
You have a blessed family that gave you support to show the world how brave and willing you are to do whatever comes to your mind!
Congratulations for you, your family and your staff!
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My names Rob and I live across the pond in England, I just saw your video from the guys at You’ve got and had to send you a message saying you are possibly the most awesome and most inspirational person I’ve ever seen. I’ll definitely swing by whenever I get round to travelling the U.S.
Hi Tim! I think you are an inspiration for all young adults…especially those with challanges! I wish I lived closer to your PLACE. I would love to come eat and HUG you!
Someone sent me a video about you and your breakfast place. It made me smile the biggest smile. It was a wonderful way to start my day. The only sad part is that you are all the way down there in New Mexico and I’m way up here in Canada, where none of the restaurants have hugs on the menu.
My wish for you is for all the happiness and success in the world Tim.
Tim,
My wish is for you to create a whole chain of restaurants, to continue your inspiring vision. Your motivation, caring, and genuine love is heart-warming and optimistically contagious. I hope to visit your new CA location soon!
My sister-in-law sent me an email of a video about you, and my whole family was so inspired! I saw the same video posted on Facebook– this time from my brother who was on vacation and encouraged everyone to stop by your place if they get the chance. That’s when I realized that your place is along our vacation route. Our family is now planning a pilgrimage to Tim’s Place! My 10 year old son, Sam, also has Down Syndrome and also has several Special Olympics medals– and loves giving hugs! You are such an inspiration to us all– we can’t wait to visit!
I just wanted to share with you how truly inspiring your story of hard work ad perseverance is! I work as a Speech Language Pathologist in a public school in North Carolina and I believe you would be a great role model for my students! Thank you, Tim! YOU ROCK!
Hugs from NC!
Tim you are amazing….I read your story and put it up on my Facebook to all my friends to come have a meal when they go through New Mexico….You are an inspiration !!! My cousin too gives greatest of hugs
TIm, you are such an inspiration!! My youngest brother has Down Syndrome, and seeing you have such success touches my heart in ways I can’t describe. Your spirit and enthusiasm is unparalleled and I wish you all of the prosperity you deserve. Thank you for showing people what can be achieved if you follow your dreams.
Tim, please know you are a true inspiration. I hope to visit your restaurant someday. I’m sure the hugs are the best part (but I’m sure the food is delicious too).
I wish you the best. A friend of mine from college posted a video about you and what you do. It was truly inspriing. I have since posted it and friends of mine have reported it.
Hi Tim,just thought I would take a moment to say thanks for what you are doing.After finding your video on Godtube,I looked up your website and was glad to have the chance to send you a message.As much as it would make my day to visit your restaurant, I live too far away(Alabama).As for what you said in the video,You are a special gift from God to the people on this planet.Society seems to be all about hatred and selfishness these days, but you sir are doing a lot to change that.As far as having a disability, I firmly believe that so called normal people are the ones who are truly disabled.You see the good in people and enjoy life in a way most people can only dream of.From where I stand,you sir are not disabled but rather enabled by the hand of God.You have the ability to bring hope, love, and joy to people that most of us could never reach.Once again, thank you for being who God created you to be.If I could visit any restaurant in the world, I would choose your’s .Thanks Mr. Harris
Thank you for sharing your story. We just recently lost a friend who had Down’s Syndrome and your story brightened our lives. Our friend Heather had a profound impact on our lives. She was so quick to respond to Scriptural truths and apply them immediately. I remember one day that her sister asked her “Have you ever had a bad day” to which Heather responded “I don’t see any reason to.” Keep doing what you are doing and I hope one day to bring my whole family to your restaurant.
Hi Tim,
I don’t know you personally but I saw your video on Internet, and I totally feel jealous of the people that are eating there right now, hope God keep send people like you to this world. That is a bit contagious whit more bad people than good people, I wish that you keep on growing, mentally and business wise, and of course lots and lots of health. ( we need lots and lots of people like you to show to all of us that you guys are the most close angels to get in touch whit Jesus ).
Love your attitude, the love that you show to your employees.
God bless you, all your family and of course God bless all the people in the whole planet. ( Katy, Tx, 77449)
Continued love and hugs to many more customers!!! Thank you so much you inspired my best friend who has a two year old with down’s syndrome, her name is Sophia Lomas and she is a charming advanced young one! We pray she may seek out her dreams by seeing what you have done!! God Bless your sweet soul. If ever we swing through New Mexico, we care coming in to see you and get our own hug. We are located in Tennessee. Here’s a hug to you long distance…..O!
Tim,
You are an amazing young man and I wish you the best of life, love, and happiness, you make the world a better place! I promise if I ever get that far out west you will be my family’s first stop!
God bless you!,
Diana Lewis & Family (Chesapeake, Virginia)
Tim, I just saw your video on YouTube and it awesome. I wish there was a place here in lewisburg West Virginia that had this. It would make going to work a lot better thank you for making my day. BIG HUGS!!!!
Hi Tim ,
Greetings from Wodonga in the state of Victoria ,Australia.
.One of our children told us about you ,so we had to look you up.
. We are so encouraged & blessed to see the wonderful things you have achieved so far in your journey of life ?
Congratulations on your business ,& we wish you health & success in sharing Love to many many people. In turn for them to pass it on .
Karen
Dear Tim, Just saw the video clip on Facebook. What an amazing young man you are and what a touching and heartfelt story. I wish you much success with your restaurant. Next time we are on a road trip, we’re coming by for our share of hugs! Keep up the hard work and dedication – you are amazing! Hugs, Donis Coronel, San Diego, CA
I came across your video on facebook today, and wow.. what an inspiration you are!
I’m from Newfoundland, Canada, and myself and a few friends are actually now looking into coming to Albuquerque just to get one of your famous hugs
I wish you all the best in your business i only wish it was closer to my home so i could come and eat there,but most of all get a hug from you. You are a Blessing to all who have come across your path.may God send you many blessing!!! I work at an area high school where i work with some downs kid’s. I love each and everyone of them. God Loves you Tim!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Tim, I just saw your video in Australia and wanted to tell you what an inspiration you are! You encourage others to follow their dream, to focus on ability not disability, and we should all share the love more often. Your attitude to life and that morning dance are awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are a precious gift from God to the world. I would love to visit your restaurant one day and get one of your great hugs. God bless you and may your business continue to prosper.
Dear Tim,
I saw a post on Facebook and decided to check it out. You are an inspiration to me and I hope to my friends as I plan on reposting the video. We all need to remember our dreams and do the best we can do to make them come true, you made your dream come true. If I should ever be in Albercurque (my apologizies for spelling) I would love to come to your place and have some good food and one of your hopefully soon to be “World Famous Hugs” . But in the meantime I am sending you a big hug from Kamrar, Iowa. Keep up the good work and the Hugs too!!
Thank you for all you do!
Bev and Chris
Kamrar, Iowa
Your story has made me smile over and over again…from way up north, in Alberta, Canada What an inspiration! Congratulations on your success in owning your own restaurant! My wish for you is that you keep smiling and keep hugging! Your are changing people’s lives! God bless you and your family! All the best, Tim!
***HUGS***
Mel and Family
From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I saw your AOL video about your restaurant and it left me speechless. I’m from Costa Rica! And let me tell you that you gave me so much energy to live my life to the fullest! I’m seventeen and people tell you that dreams are just dreams and give you the idea that everything is impossible, yet you showed me that it isn’t. SO THANK YOU TIM!
I LOVE hugging people too! I once wore a “free hugs” sign and it was the best day, it is so cool that you give hugs as part of your menu! Please keep enjoying your restaurant and your life, i would love to be there someday!
Hi Tim,
I’ve just heard about your restaurant. I want to say a big congratulations on not giving up on your dream and now you are living your dream. You sound like a very inspiring man, and I’m sure you’ve inspired many others. I love the idea of getting a hug with my food. I love hugs. I would like to come to your restaurant someday, hopefully one day I will get there, I live in Manchester, England. So hopefully someday when I’m on holiday in the states I’ll make a little visit to see you and get some tasty food, and of course a hug. I wish you all the best with the restaurant and anything else you wish to do in the future.
Thank you Tim! I am from Utah and saw the AOL story posted on Facebook. I would love to visit your restaurant. What a! brilliant idea, offering hugs to patrons. Keep up the great work!
Tim,
I just saw the video and read the story of your great restaurant. I will stop by when I go to New Mexico. If the food is a great as you are, it will be an incredible experience. Keep up the good work!
Tim,
We watched the video in Sunday School class this morning — what an inspiration YOU are to so many. I am so thankful your mom choose to have you and that you have proven to the world that every child has a purpose!!!! God Bless you with a successful, rewarding life!! I will be in NM in the Fall and look forward to meeting you!!
Thank you for sharing your dreams!!
Love, Holly Hook
I wish that your restaurant does very well!!! Also wishing I had A Tim hug!!! Are you open during the Balloon Festival?
So very proud of you Tim and such a needed great example for America right now<3
Hi Tim! Our family here in Connecticut wishes that we lived closer to New Mexico so we could stop in all of the time for your wonderful hugs! You are amazing and inspiring – we can all learn from you and your positivity and determination.
We might just have to plan a family vacation out west and drop in for lunch!
Thank you for living your dream and being an example to others to live their dream. My son is 17 years old and he has Down Syndrome also. I always tell him he can be ANYTHING he wants to be if he puts his heart and mind to it. Most important, I tell him never let other people’s opinion of his special needs hold him back because he is a gift to the world to show us how to live better lives! I showed him the video on AOL about you and your restaurant. We are planning a family trip to New Mexico this summer and we WILL be visiting your restaurant. We can wait to get one of those MAGIC hugs!
Wow I just saw you video on Facebook. I cried that’s just so amazing you are a inspiration. I live in Florida but one day I’m goin to take a rode trip just to go to tims place just to get a hug . I wish luck in gving more and more hugs.
Hi Tim,
I’ve watched your video a couple of times and have also shown it to family as well as posted it on my Facebook page. Tim, your happiness radiates through me every time I watch it. All the best to you and your family! Keep on giving those hugs. Wish I was there to be able to come to your restaurant to have a nice meal and get a big hug but I live in Oshawa, Ontario Canada. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishments!!!
Sandy
Tim,
Good morning! I learned about you and your restaurant recently. High five to you for becoming a business owner. I hope someday to make the trip from Kansas City to collect a hug and have some breakfast. I wish you every happiness. God bless you and your family.
Kim Gibbons
Hi Tim you are such an Amazing Person wish there were more people like you around I say good on you mate well done and your doing an Amazing job. Michelle (Australia)
Tim you are totally awesome. I wish I could give you a great big hug, but I’m a bit far away in Australia. I hope your restaurant shows people its possible to live a dream no matter who you are. I’m sending the biggest air hug I can for you. There is one for your mum and dad too, for raising such an amazing person. Good luck in the future.
Hey Tim!!
My name is Jenny, and my boyfriend and some of our friends are coming to see you next Sunday! We’re really excited! I hope you have plenty of hugs on hand, as we’re coming down from Santa Fe just to see you (and, well…my boyfriend needs new pants…) We’re looking forward to seeing you! I’ll be working on my appetite all week!
Tim you ROCK! I am so proud of you! You are truely and earthly angel. I have a brother named Colt who is 26 and has downs syndrome as well. I loved watching your video and seeing a similar spirit of love, enthusiasm, and optomism. Keep changing lives. We need more awesome people in this world just like you!
Hello Tim your story is amazing and everything is possible. I’m a mom of a month old baby boy and was born with down syndrome. This is all new to me I don’t know what I’m doing but everything will come to place… Your story has touched me and hopefully my boy will turn out ok… I live in colorado and one day I will go visit.. wish you the best of luck
I live in Fisherville, KY and just saw a uTube on you and your restaurant. It was so inspiring to me. Not just that you followed your dream and opened your restaurant – that was very awesome. But what impressed me the most was how you love people, and tell them so! You are such a great encourager! I liked what you said – food is food, the important thing is loving people. It convicted and inspired me. I was reminded of what God commanded us in Mark:
Mark 12:30-31
New International Version (NIV)
30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’[a] 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] There is no commandment greater than these.”
You are living out God’s greatest commandment!
God bless you and your family Tim! Gigi Moisan
Such an inspiration!!! ! I saw u r video on Facebook and it made me so happy! I work in a developmental center in South Dakota! I am the activities director there and have been with my agency for 13 years! I enjoy going to work everyday! Seeing people with mental and physical disabilities accomplish a variety of things is such a pleasure to me! It is such a wonderful thing that you were able to follow your dreams and have the support from your family!!!! I wish I lived closer just to come for a hug! I hope your story makes it out near and far!!!!!
I just saw the video about you and your wonderful restaurant and I want to wish you all the best! I have never been to Albuquerque! but now I want to take a road trip just to go to your place! Keep up the good work and thank you for making the world a better place!
I just watched the video about Tim’s Place on Facebook. Thank you for the love and the hugs that you offer to everyone who comes to visit your special restaurant! I live far away in Wisconsin, but I hope to come visit Albuquerque NM one day and bring my family to your restaurant.
Thank you for touching my heart today with the love that you share! I’m sending a long distance hug to you today!
Tim you are an inspiration an example that dreams can come true. Your determination to make your dream com true is very inspirational to me when I view your video and made tears com to my eyes. Congratulations Tim
I learned of your story through a friend on Facebook. You are truly an inspiration to anyone who doubts themselves and their chances of living their dream. And your hugs, whether in person or in thought and story, give us all that little bit of love and encouragement to keep trying. Prayers that you continue to live your dream and touch the lives of others with your sweet, beautiful soul.
Hi Tim! You are a true inspiration! Your business concept is uplifting and if I’m ever in the area, I will definitely be in for a hug and I guess some food too! I wish you success in your business and anything you pursue!
Congrats on an amazing restaurant Tim! Saw the video on face book and it lit up my whole day!
I’m living in Fort Mcmurray Alberta Canada, but I feel that someday I must make
A point to come eat at your returaunt! It’s awesome and inspiring to see such posive attitude and great achievement .
You are an inspiration to people everywhere and a great role model. Thank you for not giving up on your dreams.
Keep up the great work and I hope to visit someday.
Until then, hugs from canada!
-Kyla Anne ^__^
Tim,
I just watched a video about you and your restaurant. It made me smile so much. YOU made me smile so much! Thank you for working so hard to make the world a better place. I am so proud of you, Tim! I live in Abilene, Kansas, but would love to one day come to your restaurant. Until that day comes, I am sending you another virtual hug (((HUG)). YOU are a true inspiration to others, and you are making a huge difference in people’s lives. GO, YOU!!!!!!! You are giving people the most important thing in life that cannot be bought–you are giving people your time. And you do it so lovingly…that is what comes from the heart of a hero. Take care, Tim!
With Smiles,
Monika
You are doing such AMAZING work in making the world a better place! You are a true inspiration and the definition of success! Many thanks for brightening my day and the days of so many other people.
If I ever have the opportunity to be in Albuquerque again, your restaurant will be my absolute first stop!
Your accomplishments and commitment to what you do are truly admirable. I hope to one day be able to enjoy a meal at Tim’s Place and receive one of your amazing hugs!
Amazing job Tim!! Just saw your story online and think that you are a huge inspiration for anyone who doubts themselves. Congratulations on your achievements! Best of Luck.
Tim,
I have 2 beautiful grandchildren with Down Syndrome. We are so proud of their accomplishments and look forward to a lifetime of wonderful times with them. You are proof that people with disabilites can be successful and you are an awesome role model. We hope to support our grandchildren like your family has supported you to make their dreams come true. We live near Chicago, but I would love to take a roadtrip to come visit your place and get a hug! I wish you continued success – keep up the good work!
What an inspiration. I love your spirit and they fact you went for your dream. Your video made my morning. I would love to visit your restaurant! It would be a blessing to meet you and the menu looks awesome too!
Tim, my wish is that the genuine caring and affection you show others spreads everywhere. I love you restaurant and your attitude is inspiring. I work at a school where there are special needs kids and they are given the opportunity to go out into the workplace and find something that suits their unique abilities. You are definitely a shining example for following your dreams. I hope someday I can visit your place and get a big hug of my own.
I just watched a video of your restaurant on Facebook, and you made me smile, Thank You. I feel proud of you. I wish you the best of luck with your restaurant for a lifetime! Congratulations Tim, and a big HUG from Me to YOU!!!
I wish to visit you for breakfast and a hug one day. I am a British expat in Malaysia at the moment but I guess my wish to you is in fact my wish….so will add it to my bucket list. Well done to all those who have supported you and still do. But ultimately Tim its your determination that has got you living your dream. Something many people never achieve. Love and light to you Tim x
Tim you are an Incredible Inspiration! I saw all about your restaurant on FB. Watching your story gives me so much hope for my son Riley. Even though your journeys are different. Riley will be 5 in April. On March 5th Riley had a Heart/Lung Transplant after waiting 3 Years .. 3 months .. 3 weeks and 3 days! Although Riley is fighting odds .. he too will be the one to stand out one day as the one who did it .. Lived .. As you are leading the way in your DS Community!
As we say in the CHD Community … Heart Hugs to You (((♥)))
Continued success!
Carol O’Brien http://www.smile4riley.com
I wish you the best of the best! You are an inspiration to many and today we had a rally at the local Jr. High School in Bullhead City, AZ and you were the star hero! I am a more better person after having seen the clip about you, Tim. You are a gift from Heaven. I have a special needs neice who is Autistic, deaf, and has muscle deficiences; so seeing how successful you are makes me proud of having her in our lives as well. I take pride in my neice, even though she can’t talk, she is nothing like what ugly people say, “retarded”, she is special and so are you. I don’t know you but I know I love you like I love my Cynthia. Best of luck and wishes!
Thank you for being so inspiring. As I sit here nearly in tears from watching a video about your place, I am reminded of what life really is about…. love and passion. Sometimes we all need a wake up call to remind us that life really isn’t that bad. I am able bodied and have all I ‘need’ and so many of us are, yet, there are those who are hateful, angry, sad and think the world is against them. I must admit I get in those moods occasionally but then I am quickly reminded by someone with disabilities that life isn’t bad. It’s our own perspective that is bad. I now think someone’s ONLY disability is their own mentality. Keep giving those hugs sweet man, you never know who will need that hug to put a smile back on their face. I hope to one day be able to get my own hug from you!
You rock Tim watching the videos of you at your restaurant has made me tear up and it has made me so happy to see you succeed at what you love to do. I would love to come visit you but I live far away so when I come to town I will make sure to come see you. You are such an inspiration.
Tim! I’m a frequenter at your restaurant, and I just want to say you’re awesome! Keep going and pushing forward. You’re a hero to so many people, and an inspiration to those with disabilities and those without alike. <3 I love your hugs, friend! Favorite restaurant? Tim's place.
The Best to you Tim and your Family in everything you do. What a wonderful way to serve your customers and everyone. Our world needs more people like yourselves.
I wish you the best Tim! You are amazing and if I am ever in NM, I absolutely want lunch & a hug!! But for now, {{{HUG}}}, this hug is the best I can do!!
Tim,
I am so proud of you and the accomplishments you have made. I worked 14 years assisting clients in obtaining community employment. You truly are an inspiration to others. I’m from Indiana, but don’t be surprised if you don’t see me one of these days, because I would love to give YOU a HUG! Congratulations!
Tim I recently saw your video and was so inspired! What an amazing business idea giving the world the love it needs! I hadn’t planned on visiting New Mexico before but I do now! I can’t wait to meet you and get one of those amazing hugs!
Hi Tim,
I saw you on Facebook and I live in Ontario, Canada. I wish I could give you a BIG hug everyday because you are like sunshine of love and a rainbow of happiness. Canada Loves You. Keep smiling and hugging…God loves you
Tim, you are awesome. Just saw a video about your restaurant on Facebook. I definitely will plan to come by for a hug the next time I get to Albuquerque!
My favorite thing about you is the “dance of magic” you do in the parking lot before getting to work. I wish everyone were that enthusiastic about going to work every day!
Dear Tim,
I just watched a video my friend Tom sent on facebook about you and your restaurant. It touched my heart and I wish you had this business in Bloomington IL so I could go to it everyday!!! I always end my notes & texts to people with HUGS!!! and I BELIEVE it really makes a big difference in people’s lives. You are an inspiration to all and even though I don’t know you personally… I LOVE YOU!!! I am SO PROUD of you!!! Your parents are so blessed to have you & YOU are a blessing to each person who walks through your door! I absolutely LOVE how you treat people and that is how God intended us to be.
Thank you for your gracious service to the community & your customers!!!
I hope & pray I am able to meet you one day & get a HUGE HUG from you…it would make my day!!!
I wish you HUGE success & HUGS!!!
Your friend in Illinois
Mary D
Hi Tim!
I really wish you lived closer to Ohio. My job is to help folks with a variety of challenges to develop job skills and find jobs. So many of them no longer believe in themselves that it makes me sad. I just know meeting you would give folks hope. So many have talents they could use to either work at a good job or start their own business but they lack the support system. There are not enough paid staff to make dreams happen for everyone. You are so very lucky to have had friends and family who believed in you. I am going to share your story at work and I wish you great success in your career.
Sue
I wish your attitude and the attitude of my friends with whom I work would spread throughout our whole world. I work with adults that have disabilities both higher and lower functioning and I can tell you that my life is so blessed to be able to spend my days with them. I can see the kindness that you show that also radiates out of my friends. God bless you and I’m positive that you make the world a much better place one hug at a time. Thank you for all that you are.
Lori
Tim, I am a Special Education teacher in Central New York. This April, I will travel to Arizona for 5 days. Now that I know about “Tim’s Place”, I am going to make time to get there. MY WISH is to meet you, have my picture with you , receive a hug, and report back to my students all about you! You’re an amazing young man. It will be an honor to eat at your restaurant!
Tim- I saw your interview on facebook. I am so inspired that I want to take it to my next IEP meeting to show my team how you take someone’s strength and build a dream. My son Tucker also has Down Syndrome, is a 3 sport Olympian, and loves to give hugs too. If we didn’t live in Massachusetts, I’d be sending him in for a job interview!! He has been getting yelled at for hugging people now that he is 15. I love how you show what a positive thing a hug can be.
Good luck with you dream. We hope to someday travel to NM and visit. And a big hug to your Mom, Dad, and brother for supporting you. You are a lucky guy, and you are right- — a gift to the world!
My name is Meliha and I live in Germany! I just saw your video on youtube and found it amazingly inspiring.
Until I saw your video my day was not exactly the best one. I felt bad because I was missing a good friend of mine who seemed to have forgotten about me.
Your video flashed up on my news feed and it instantly made me smile. Thank YOU for making me smile today and for turning my day from a bad one to a good one!
I wish you all the best and I hope to meet you in person one day!
Hello, Hello, My Friends. I love you and am so inspired by all that you have accomplished and are doing in your life. You Are Amazing!
I sustained a traumatic brain injury 10 years ago and healed myself for the most part and have been struggling to get my business off the ground for close to 2 years now. I keep losing my focus and faith in my ability to succeed. After watching your story, I know it is all possible.
Dreams Breathe Life and it is only We who Breathe the Life into our Dreams.
Hey there Tim!
I just seen your video and found out about your great restaurant. So I just had to write you! You my friend, are One of a kind! No doubt, an inspiration to me and others. I’m from California, but if I every get the chance to make it out there…I’m stopping at Tim’s Place! I wish you the best Tim and will do my best to pass the word about the Restaurant. thank’s for the time, have good one!
Hi Tim! A friend sent me a video about you and your restaurant – it made my day! I felt like I got a “virtual” hug from you through my computer. Keep dancing and hugging – people like you make the world a better place.
My name is Bettina and I sell cars at a GM dealership in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. I’m known around here for hugging everyone, customers and co-workers. I feel that HUGS just put a smile on peoples faces and makes them happy. After watching your video I noticed that you are the “master hugger” of all time. You are an inspiration and I can’t wait to one day meet you are give you a great big hug one day! Keep up the good work!
What a wonderful place:) Tim as a Special Education Teacher you give me such hopes for each of my students. I love your smile and zest for life:) Keep up the good work. I hope to make it to your place one day soon.
I just saw your video on Facebook. You are an AWESOME, congratulations on your restaurant! I hope one day to be able to visit your resturant. I am a police officer in New Ulm, MN and a coordinate our local Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Minnesota. I have been a strong supporter for the Minnesota Special Olympics for the past 11 years. Keep up the great work Tim!
Sincerely,
Julie Duehring, Corporal New Ulm Police Department New Ulm, MN
You rock!! My son Josh is 19 and also has Down syndrome. He has so many hopes for the future and seeing you achieve such a huge dream is so inspiring. Keep on hugging and loving, the world can always use more love. Wendy from Alberta, Canada
Friendly Wishes and Hugs from the Snowy East Coast to you, Tim!!
My name is Marty, I live outside of Boston, Mass and I so admire your grit, attitude and joie de vivre!! Life is a gift and each of us
chooses how we spend our own. You have certainly made some wonderful choices and have never let any obstacles or detours stop you from achieving your goal.
I am having a difficult time achieving my goal and reading about you, Tim, has given me new inspiration!! Thank you for being the motivation I needed!! A big hug to you, my new friend!! Marty
YOU are AMAZING! Simply put, you are an inspiration to us all. I am honestly making a road trip from CA just to come get a hug from you. You are a beautiful person and it would be my honor to meet you in the near future. Keep up the good work!
I came across your video on YouTube and felt I needed to watch it. Tim, you are an inspiration to the world and you touched my soul when I saw how you treat others. I hope to someday make it to New Mexico just to eat at your diner. Keep up the good work!! The world could use more people like you.
Thank you. Your dedication and success made my heart smile. I have 2 boys with special needs and will never forget you. Hope to stop by NM for my own hug and meal some day.
Hi Tim!
I watched an awesome video of your restaurant on Facebook. I am so glad to see someone so happy and willing to please others. You are definitely an inspiration to us all. I would love to come to your place to get one of your famous hugs. We can all use a hug now and then. Sometimes we’re too caught up in our busy lives that we don’t realize how much a hug is needed. I want to say thank you for being so kind and caring. If I didn’t live so far away I would love to come see you. I wish you all the best this world can offer. God bless you!
Love,
Christie
I wish I lived close enough to visit! What a wonderful place! And I LOVE your dance to get in the door! If only everyone felt that way about going to work. I could tell by the video you are a great boss! You have awesome parents too! And a great brother!
I watched your Facebook video & I adored it! You are very inspirational & the best owner on the planet. I have never seen so much love in one place in all my life. Your family is wonderful for helping make your dream a reality. I wish you much success & one day to be able to come visit, just for a hug.
I’m so happy for you! I would love to go to your place one day! You are making a difference in the disable community! which is a great thing! Love you Jennie
Hi Tim,
I just seen a video of you and your accomplishments on Facebook. I think you are amazing!! My only wish is that we lived closer to stop by for lunch and a hug. We live just outside Jacksonville, FL. Keep doing what you’re doing and you can definitely change the world one hug at a time.
BEST WISHES TIM!!!
Hugs,
Tammy
Just saw your video ~ LOVE it Tim!! You ROCK! I work with people with disabilities and will share your video with everyone – a perfect example of a theme we have “Disability Does Not Define Me” LOVE your business idea – brilliant!
Dawna
Chief Inspiration Officer
YesYouCan Employment
Ontario, Canada
Hi Tim
I just watched the video on Facebook about you and the restaurant you own in New Mexico. How I wish I lived closer so that I could actually visit it. You are an inspiration to us all! Thank God for putting people like you on our Earth to remind us of the simple joys of life – we make our lives so complicated. You cut through all that and go to the Happiness factor right away. May you always be successful being the wonderful person that you are. Your parents, & your brother have raised a beautiful son and brother. I know you are as proud of them as they are of you!
I am a high school special education teacher – and I LOVE YOUR MOTIVATION! I think you are en example to ALL people- owning a successful resturant is a TOUGH . Maybe you should think about franchising your resturant to other people with special needs who have the same determaination that you do???? I would love to see one in Florida. )
Hey Tim,
I saw your website through a facebook connection and I’m loving your energy. I’m a happy person myself, i don’t have down syndrone but i am a foodie and love to cook. Breakfast is also my favorite meal. My Dad was a pastry chef so i got this from him! I own a small internet business and a blog that is directed towards my clients and i will be adding a human interest area to add stories about real people. I know my blog is directed towards my clientele, which are atty’s, they are real people to and have real situations and many would love to hear your story. Most people that i deal with have hugh hearts and we like happy people. We all Love food so, would you like to contribute a blog to my blog, i will add the human interest area. Here’s the blog, http://www.lawyerssuccess.com I do have a large amount of traffic daily and would love to put your story here. Basically because your a happy person and we need more people with positve energy in this world.
Well, if your not interested, then that is fine,best wishes to you and your restaurant and if i ever make it to your area, i will certainly come visit for a Hugg!
Thanks,
CIndy
I wish that you can give more hugs to men because I feel that we don’t get enough because of closeness fear.
I also wish that your restaurant can double its buisness without having to open another building.
I think you are an awesome and inspiring person, and I love the way you treat your fellow human beings. I try to live my life as the best possible person I can be, and people like you help me realize exactly what it is that makes such a person. A friend of mine posted your AOL You’ve Got video on their facebook. Watching it brought great joy to my heart. I love the dance you do when you go to work every day. It’s a wonderful thing to see someone love their job as passionately as you do. It is so very apparent that you truly enjoy what you do, and I know that shows in the service you give to your customers.
During the summer, I work in New Mexico and I have decided to do my absolute best to visit your restaurant on my days off. I very much look forward to meeting you and enjoying some of your genuine hospitality. Until then, I wish you the utmost happiness, but I’m pretty sure you’ve already got plenty of that.
We watched a video posted about you & your awesome restaurant on Facebook. Just wanted you to know how inspiring you are! Wish we lived closer – we’re in Riverside, CA. But we’ve added visiting you to our bucket list for sure!
Virtual hugs to you until then,
Brandon & Kristin Murray
I just your story on Facebook, very inspiring. I wish/pray for health, prosperity, and for you to continue to do what you do, and bless your family as well. Pls note that it being that my son is autistic I see the world in his hands. God bless you all, I will try to visit some time. Take care buddy.
I also just watched the story of you and your restaurant and I just wish I lived a lot closer to you (I live in Eugene, Oregon) so I could enjoy your restaurant , hugs included. Here’s wishing you the very best and here’s a BIG HUG for you, Tim. You are quite an inspiration!
I dont know if you will get this or not, but Tim from the bottom of my heart I want to say THANK YOU!! Thank you so much for Tim’s Place!! I hope you continue to have a successful business & never give up on the beautiful thing you are doing. I live in Texas but if I ever hit Albuquerque your spot is the FIRST place I will go to! May you always have a beautiful smile on your face and please continue giving the hugs, your a wonderful person inside and out wish their were more people like you in this world. God bless you, your family, and Tim’s Place!! Hugs & Alot of love sent your way from Houston, TX!!!!!!!!!!
I just watched a story on your restaurant and I just want to wish you the very best. If we ever make it to NM we will have to come see you. Keep up the good work and I really do think the free hugs is the best thing ever God Bless you all
Hi Tim! I’ve always wanted to come to New Mexico to see the beauty there. I am planning a trip there hopefully by 2014! My wish would be that I could meet you, and work with you for a day. I would love to see the smiles you bring to people and the joy that you share. I am truly proud of you and my heart is warmed that you are living your dream!!! Yay you!!! You are an amazing young man and I wish you the very best! I’m sending you BIG HUGS and lots of love. Your new friend, Holly
TIM!!! I LOVE YOU!!! I’m from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I want to come see you and eat at your restaurant! I wish you GREAT success, for years to come! Thank you for being YOU! God knew what He was doing when He made you. You just make my heart happy! Maybe you can pray for my brother—he’s 27 like you, but he is struggling in life. I wish he had the drive and passion for people like you do. God bless you, sweetheart.
Amy
Lee-Anne Dore from Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada says:
Dearest Tim; I hope all your dreams come true-maybe a chain of Tim’s Place to enspire all folks with barriers. to hire folks with barriers and to break the cycles of ignorance. You are a true Hero, you follow your heart and overcame great obstacles to follow your dreams and make them come true. You are an inspiration to me and my fellow classmates who are studying to be special education teachers. I also follow a dream I had and woke up and made a map about it and started a therpatic farm for five years worked and over 33 people with barriers came to the farm and grew together. so now I am working on getting a degree so folks will take me more serious like and I can start another farm and this time get the land donated out right so it will be forever! your a great inspiration for me to follow my dreams. I live with mental illness, and seeing you live your dreams with such love and happiness how can anyone go wrong who does the same. Thank-you Tim your a good man. Power Up. Lee-Anne Dore, Nanaimo BC, Canada.
Hey Tim!
The Wiedow family up here in Iowa hopes all the best for you and your restaurant! You are a good person! I wish everybody had a heart like yours!
God Bless!
I just watched a short video on your Restaurant. I wish that all of my friends learn about your accomplishments. Learning about someone who has achieved the dreams is a story that needs to be shared. Keep at it!
Tim, your restaurant is amazing! I just saw a video about it. I live in Tennessee, and I wish I were closer to New Mexico to visit your restaurant and get a hug! Keep up the good work! You are spreading smiles to many people.
We just saw a video about your restaurant at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. WE LOVE YOUR PLACE! We really want to eat there but have no money. However we do promise we will one day and we’ll be bringing some friends. Today Keirsha and I chilled outside with a sign that said “Tell us your story, we give RAD hugs!” It also said “WE SUPPORT TIM’S PLACE.” And it’s so true the dreams you have lived out is a great inspiration to us. We love you Tim we really do. I hope I can see you one day and give as well as receive the one of the coolest hugs in history.
Love your biggest Arizona fans,
Christopher Escalante & Keirsha Ontiveros
Just watched a video about your restaurant. Congratulations. It looks like a great place. Wish we lived closer, but we live in ohio. My son, 14, volunteers with Buddy Up, a tennis program here for kids with Down syndrome. I will make sure he shares the video with his friends there so they and their parents can be inspired by all you have accomplished. Best wishes and keep spreading the hugs:)
Tim,
I just saw your video on Facebook. You are such an inspiration! Following your dreams and having such a wonderful family support system is awesome! We live in Alamogordo, NM. The next time we are in Albuquerque we will come visit your restaurant.
My wish is that you sit down every night and smile when you look at all you’ve accomplished in life. You have spread so much love to this world that most business owners neglect. I send my love and hugs from a small town in New York. I truly wish you the best in life. You are a wonderful man! <3
Tim – you are such an inspiration to everyone. We live in California but would love to take a road trip to New Mexico to meet you and to get one (or more) of your World Famous Hugs! Keep them coming Tim, the world benefits greatly from hugs, and you are the Ambassador to be sure. We love to see a true businessman like yourself make it, and it certainly appears that you’re making it and in a big way. God Bless and Keep You Always!
Tim we wish you all the best!! Your story is very inspiring!!! You have achieved so much already in your 27 yrs of life then most people do in 50 years. You and your family truly have every reason to be extremely proud. Sending you BIG (((((HUGS))))) from Texas!!
I think this is awesome. You should consider a chain. We need more restaurants like this, that make you feel happy, welcome and inspired to follow your dreams. Good luck with your business. If we can afford a trip out to New Mexico. We will definitely plan it around “Tim’s Place”.
Best Wishes
Cheryl in PA
Tim- this is not a wish but I just wanted to tell you how incredibly AWESOME you are! I am from NJ and learned briefly about you and your restaurant and just wanted to tell you what an inspiration you are. Keep up the great work and being such and amazing, positive person!
I wish you much success. You are inspiring! Next time I am in NM, I will be sure to stop by for some breakfast or lunch AND a hug!
Good job,
Jan Bishop
Greetings to Tim and everyne at Tim’s Place-You are the most exceptional people I have ever met!! No one ever seems to be having a bad day. I stopped by last year for lunch on my way to Candy Kitchen NM. Your Rueben sandwich is the bomb-I lived it. Had your Ham and Cheese (also the bomb) on my way home to Roswell. To Tim’s dad-I know how hard it ws for you to let go-I had a daughter with Cerebral Palsy. I was hovering over her all the time-until one day we saw her neurologist and he said the most profound thing to me-You have to let her be her own person for whatever time she has here on earth. Gerri lived to 31 and there wasn’t day that she didn’t get to do what made her happy-even though she scared me to pieces sometimes. She definately made every day count. That is what counts.
I am from San Diego. My wish is to visit your restaurant and to meet you. What you, your friends, and dad have accomplished is amazing and is inspirational. I am working to become a special education teacher at San Diego State University and I mentor students in foster care and those with disabilities so that they can also accomplish their dreams. Your story has inspired them and I cannot wait to thank you in person. That is my wish, to meet you and get a hug.
i wish that you have all the luck in the world,i love to see you working and giving huggs to the people,your the best.i live in holland,but when i visit america i come to eat ,a lot off huggs,maria from holland
I saw your story posted on Facebook today! Loved it! I wish we lived closer. We would visit weekly for those hugs! Keep up the good work! You, your family, and your staff should very proud!!
My wish is that more places like Tim’s Place will open all over the US. You are an inspiration to everyone and I feel blessed just reading about you and watching your video. You love what you do, and it shows. I am so proud of you!
Your youtube clip popped up on my Facebook page this morning and I watched it immediately. I was in the process of teaching my team the importance of exuding love and appreciation for all that Life has blessed them with and believing that Life Loves them!! So they can trust themselves to go for it!
And then you came into my Life in that moment.
Thank you for being you and for touching my Life so that I can pay if forward!
May your heart continue to be blessed with the love and wisdom that you so generously share with all of us.
BIG CANADIAN HUGS to you Tim!!
And I love love love your Magic Dance!
Tim, I loved reading your story and wish you continued success. You are an inspiration to all proving that nothing is impossible if you want it bad enough and work hard! If I am ever in NM I will surely find your place. Sending you hugs from Louisiana!
Congradulations Tim keep up the good work, if we ever get close to your place we will be sure to stop. We are grandparents to 7 year old grandson wit down syndrome and he is so much fun and so loveable.
Tim… I’m so inspired by you! Thank you for being such a stand for love, joy and happiness to be present in the world! My personal goal is to fly to Albuquerque and get my hug!
Hi Tim !
I just wanted to tell you how amazing it is that you went along with your dream and showed everyone that nothing can stop you. I have a little girl with down syndrome so stories like this make me so happy ! And I love the hugs part, it’s genius cause I can tell that it makes the costumers feel like they know you and makes them feel at home.I hope I can take my daughter there one day. Keep inspiring ! and thank you !
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story, Tim! I work with adults with special needs in Iowa and I cannot wait to tell them about your restaurant. Maybe some of them will follow your example
Keep up the great work and good luck to you with your business, God bless!!
Hello Tim!
I just wanted to stop by and say THANK YOU! I am a future special education teacher and every day I hear my students say that they will never be able to achieve anything with their future because they a different. I try so hard to tell them that they can be anything they want but now I have a real life example: you! I will be telling them all about your restaurant and if I can make it to Albuquerque I will definitely stop in for some good food and good hugs. ( or if you ever open a second location in Michigan)
Keep up the good work and thank you again!
Hillary Hacker
Your story made my day, I am still smiling! I live in California but hope someday soon to come to your resturant, meet you and get one of your awesome hugs. So proud of you and all you have accomplished.
Wow Tim! I saw a video on facebook of you and your resturant. I am so impressed by your resturant I have always wanted to run a resturant but never had the guts to go out and do it! Your resturant is amazing and would do well in Fargo, ND although its cold in the winter the people are very friendly here. You have made some wise choices in life and will continue to be a great success! Congrats and I hope to eat at your resturant someday!
Tim, I was able to watch your video on facebook today! Thank you for being such a wonderful, loving, strong person. I have such happy tears because of your determination to make your dreams come true. I see that Tim’s place is in New Mexico. We just relocated to Seattle, Washington from Georgia. We are a long way away from home and family. We plan to take road trips as we can. If we can ever make it to Tim’s Place for a HUG, I will be happy! If you and your family ever go on vacation to the Seattle area I will be glad to help you find places to go. Keep smiling, Keep hugging! Thank you for sharing your life story with the world. You made my day!
Tim,
So proud of you and your accomplishments! Tim’s Place, I know, must be a dream come true for you! I love your hug counter! Not sure if I will ever be in New Mexico, but here is a ‘cyber’ hug for you! You are truly an inspiration to me…keep up the good work!
A friend of mine brought your video from AOL to my attention last night after I made a post about Spread the Word. My father is a business owner who is very proud of his accomplishments. I understood from a young age the hard work, dedication and drive it took to own a business and it is something not everyone is made out do.
I have been involved with Special Olympics Missouri for years, starting out as a coach in college and now I am on staff out of St. Louis at Special Olympics Missouri. I commend you on your accomplishments through sports and in the business world. You are a man everyone can look up to, no matter what adversity or hardships they may have in front of them.
My father owns a dirt racing team that my brother races for. They visit New Mexico a couple times a year and depending on SOMO’s sport seasons, I try to make it out. Mark my words. Next time I am in Albuquerque I will visit Tim’s Place and bring the whole race team!
Hi, Tim!
Read about your restaurant on the internet and even though I live in Indiana and cant do it in person, I’m sending you a “cyber-hug” and wishing you lots of success and happiness. The world needs more people like you, and lots more hugs!
Let me just say how much of an inspiration you are, your short filmed video made my smile and realise that you can do anything you want aslong as you put your mind to it and never give up your dream, I’ll be over in America sometime hopefully mid next year and will definitely make the effort to come say hello and have breakfast lunch and a hug goodbye.
Hi Tim (& Co.),
I discovered this video and what you do, through a friend…what to say you are truly inspirational and I had tears when I saw you determination TO LOVE. Well done!!!
If someone accuses you to be different…well you know what…be proud of being different because most people would not have the courage to do what you do, express love affection to strangers and “serve” hugs!!!
My wish is to be able to come and eat at your restaurant someday. My wish is for you to have much success with your dreams. You are a gift to the world! Many hugs to you!
Good morning Tim I saw your video on facebook and shared it on my page everyone is liking it and I could only wish your company does excellent in so many ways. I hope you can someday expand your buisness and possibly open a Tim’s Place here in Lafayette, Louisiana! I wish you the best sending you a hug from me to you from Lafayette,Louisiana
I wish to have the chance meeting you in your restaurant one day i’M from Quebec city in canada and i saw your video very inspiring. in the day to day i work with people with intelletual deficiency and when i saw you with your dream come true i post it on my wall and talk about your achievement to inspiring others sorry for my english i’m a french canadian . good job tim’s your are a gift from god for others
Hi Tim and co-workers: I saw your video on youtube. You made my day great, amazing what and how you do it. An example and inspiration for all of us. I had the privilege to work for fourty years in the mental health care in the Netherlands, just stopped recently due to illness. Wishing you and your’s all the best, keep on going!
Best wishes from the Netherlands.
Dear Tim,
What a wonderful, inspirational person you are. Wish I could come and eat at Tim’s Place but I live too far away, at Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia. I had better go and fill the Kangaroo’s water tub. It is very hot and dry here at the moment. Call in and see us if you ever come this way.
Love and best wishes
Kate Kawecki
Hey Tim and co, We are from Melbourne,Australia and have come across your website with much excitement. Our eldest son Eamon who is 9yo also looooooves to cook and serve people with smiles, he also has Down syndrome. I showed him the website and he said to me that he “wants to have his own restaurant just like that man”!
As Eamons parents we want only the best and what makes him happy, your restaurant and enthusiasm is a huge inspiration to us. Thank you for going and getting what you dream. Look forward to one day doing the same thing.
Kind regards , The Littlejohn family
Hi Tim,
What a wonderful, inspirational, person you are. I would love to come to ‘Tim’s Place’, but unfortunately I live in Wangaratta, Australia so it is a bit too far away.
Love and best wishes to you always,
Kate Kawecki
Dear Tim,
You Sir are the definition of inspirational. I saw the video clip courtesy of AOL and I must admit it made me tear up. Every time I feel down or feel as if life is getting just a little too tough, I watch that clip. It brings a smile to my face and gives me a charge that keeps me going. If I am ever in Albuquerque I will find your restaurant and stop in for a hug… maybe even something to eat too.
Thank you for being you.
As the Mum of a 6 year old miracle boy who happens to have Downs Syndrome also, I thank you and your parents for being so inspirational, funny and giving. You give me, as an older Mum, hope that Tommy will be able to achieve whatever he wants to later in life. (I have no doubt he will as he has survived so much so far, and now is the naughty, cheeky, adorable person I prayed I would have 6 years ago when he was so sick).
Good luck with Tim’s Place – if you ever decide to franchise and open a store in Melbourne, Australia – I want the first hug please!!!
Hi Tim & Team!
Reading your story and learning about the Tim’s Place culture just lit up my heart! See, even without being there to collect my hug in-person, your shine manages to make its way around the world to touch the hearts of us all. You really get what success is all about. You’re a great – a shining – example. Hugs, love & brightest wishes to you all!
I just watched a clip on Facebook about you Tim and your restaurant. At the very end you say that you are a gift to the world and I wanted to say I 100% agree. You are and inspiration to people every where and if I didn’t live in England I would come and eat lunch at your restaurant!!!!!
Hi Tim! I just saw a video of your restaurant online and I love it! I teach dance, so you had me at “Dance Off in the Parking Lot!” My wish is that your message of love and hugs spreads around the world and inspires others to treat people as kindly and warmly as you do! I also wish to come visit when I next travel to Santa Fe, though I don’t know if you offer food for gluten-free vegans?!
Hello TIm:
I just saw a video clip about you and your restaurant on Facebook this evening (a video made by AOL.com). Your story is so awesome! I hope to be a more loving person like you and wish the world had many more kind people like yourself. You rock!!! — Dave in Louisville, Kentucky
Hi Tim
I just watched your Video. It Really made me smile! You are an Amazing Young man, who has accomplished something so wonderful. I know that Your smile and your Hugs Brighten Lots of peoples days! I Wish i lived closer.
Hi Tim! Greetings from Ohio (where we just got 8 inches of snow!). I wanted to send you an “email hug” and tell you I think you and your family are awesome! If I am ever in your area I will definitely go to Tim’s Place! Hugs, Pam
I saw your video on Facebook about your restaurant & I was blown away. You are an amazing & inspiring person & you brightened my entire day. Thank you for sharing your love, charity, & kindness with the world. I hope that one day I can travel all the way from Florida to eat at your restaurant!
I just watch a video about you and your restaurant. You touch my heart and made me smile. We need more people like you in this world to be happy all the time and don’t let things get to you.. Keep following your dreams and they will come true. Hey look one of them did come true you got yourself a restaurant. Here a hug from me 2 you \(^_^)/.
Best of luck to you Tim you are awesome and someone to look up to. I take care of a DS baby and she is my world. Thank you for making us push harder and love everyone!
Tim, Just watched the video about you! You made my day! I just showed my daughters and they want to visit your restaurant someday! If we are ever driving through New Mexico, we will be there for a few hugs! Congratulations on your success! We wish you many happy years of greeting and hugging! Love, the Casey family
You are a true inspiration of what every human being should be Tim!!! If every person just took one moment out of there day to share a smile or hug with someone what a much better place our earth would be!! Keepp up the good work and keep giving out those hugs!!!!
Wow! I’m so impressed with your work ethic, Tim! I hope to see this as a national chain someday! Maybe someday you will have a Tim’s Place in my neck of the woods! This is really great! I don’t go New Mexico very much, because I live in Florida, but if I happen to be in your neighorhood I will definitely stop by. Keep up the good work, Tim! So very proud of you! We need more places like this in this world. Hugs to you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Tim, I’m Jane from the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia…. Just watched your video… We have our Uncle Kev who is also down syndrome … You are a very inspirational young man and we all wish you all the best for the future.
P.S. «¤»¤*·.¤ (¯`´¯)’*(¯`*BIGGGG LOVEEE AND HUGGGGGGGSSSSSS´¯)*’(¯`´¯)·.¤*¤«¤Tim
From All of Us xox
Keep Up the Good Work
dear Tim, thanks so much for your service to your community. I am a waitress in naples florida and I am a hugger. I give hugs to my customers too. People come in for our great food, but come back for the smiles and hugs. I am so glad I’m not alone.
Keep up the good work.
I wish you great success
Tim, I wish that I could meet you! And I wish you all the success in the world!! I looked at your restaurant’s menu, and now I am hungry and wish I could eat at your place right now! YUM! I think it is incredible that you bring so much joy to people with your smile and your hugs. YOU ARE AWESOME!
I saw a video about you and your restaurant on Facebook and wanted to tell you, you have some EXCELLENT dance moves!! I wish I lived closer so I could grab some bfast or lunch and of course a hug! Hope you are having a wonderful day!!
I saw your video not long ago and was inspired to come visit your restaurant. Since I live in Phoenix, it will not be a quick trip, so I can make a weekend of it. I’ll be in town the last weekend of March and hope to meet you. Keep up the good work!
LOVE LOVE LOVE your story Tim! I even shared it on Facebook. And I hope to one day meet you in person. You are an inspiration to the entire world my friend! Keep up the hard work and keep on keepin’ on with those hugs….
Tim and crew,
Thanks you so much for following your dreams and nurturing others through food but especially with HUGS!
The world needs more business owners like you, more families like yours and more magical dances too:)
I will be sharing your video/story with my students and friends because you are all an insipration!
lots of hugs right back at ya! thanks for being awesome!!
Julie,33
Ontario Canada
Tim you’re a ROCKSTAR!!!
I raised five children and NONE of them have dreamed of having a restaurant…it is SO MUCH WORK! You are incredibly impressive and inspiring – if we are ever in your town I promise we’ll be there to get a HUG! Heck, if we are even within 100 miles we’ll GET THERE!
Good Luck Young Man!
We send you the warmest wishes-
The Palmer Family in Detroit Michigan
Wonderful story, Tim, just saw it today. I’m far away from Albuquerque, unfortunately, buy my sister-in-law used to be stationed at Kirtland and we’ve been down there to visit. Would like to make it there again someday (soon!) and stop in and meet you in person. Is your restaurant anywhere close to old US Route 66? — Rick from Davenport, Iowa.
Dear tim, i wish you a lifetime of happiness and good health!! Keep on smiling buddy!!you are truely inspirational! I admire your hard work, dedication and positive attitude. You are absolutely amazing!!
I wish you all the best Tim! When I get to your area someday, I will be in with my family and I will expect a really big hug! You are my kind of businessman! Thank you for dreaming, believing and doing! I will be able to show your story to my sister in law someday and show her she can do anything, no matter what anyone else says or believes! You are a true inspiration! Thank you for being you!
Hi !
I’ve just watched movie about your restaurant and this make me smile
This world need this kind of people Wisit your restaurant is now my new dream
(I’m sorry my english is not perfect )
I’m from Poland and I have 19y.
Dear Tim:
You are doing a great job with your establishment! I am soooo happy for you! Congratulations. I was impressed by all your Gold Medals hanging in the showcase! Congrats on those too!
Dear Tim, may G-d bless your endeavors mightily. You are an inspiration and a blessing. I have made sure that your story has made the rounds. If you were closer, I would come and eat at your place. (I am in the midwest). Have a great day. Sonja PS you are in my prayers…………
Hi Tim, I think you are amazing, and your family is amazing too, I can tell!!!! If I am ever in NM, I’ll come give you a special hug, but for now, here’s a big hug from New York, we sure could use some more of them here too.
I just saw your video on YouTube and you completely inspired me. Wishing you best of success on your restaurant and hoping there are more Tims in this world. Looking forward to visit your restaurant in a near future. We are currently stationed in Germany, and happy to see stories like yours! You are true blessing man! Good bless you and your family.
Congratulations on going for your dream!!! You are an amazing man!!!! I only wish I lived closer!! Will definitely stop in if we ever get to New Mexico!!! Continue the great job!!!! Love & hugs!!!!
Greetings Tim, Your accomplishments are an encouragement to others in all walks of life. Continuing your education was a big step to being involved in the operation of a business, your family must be very proud of you. It’s so nice to see stories like this on the internet. Tim, you keep up the good work. I’m way up north in South Dakota and if I make it down that way, I’m coming in for my hug! Have a wonderful day.
My wish is to meet you some day! My husband and I are getting ready to have a baby in August and I hope our little guy or gal will be as wonderful and kind as you! You’re amazing and an inspiration! Can’t wait to plan a trip to Albuquerque!!!
Also- we’ve talked about having a restaurant one day so… another wish… to make it happen in the future!
After reading about your story and success, I cannot wait to tell my brother about you’re inspiring life and acheivements. My brother has cerebral palsy and he is one of the most genuinely kind and unique people I know. His special needs often make him feel incapable of reaching his dreams. I am hoping your story will help to restore his confidence. I hope both you and my brother never let you’re special needs slow you down and always embrace the unique personalities you’ve been blessed with.
Tim, i wish you the best! So excited for you. This is totally wonderful. I wish i didnt live so far away, i’d be there in a minute. If i get that way i will stop by. Everyone needs a hug!
Dear Tim:
I saw your video on Facebook, and it made me smile. Although I live about 2000 miles away, (In Charlotte, NC) I felt like I was getting a hug too. I wish you the best success, with your restaurant, just so you can keep giving out all those hugs. I especially loved your dance in the parking lot. I have worked for over 30 years, and I have never done a dance in the parking lot, on my way into work. Everyone should love their job that much.
Thank you for sharing your inspirational story, I hope that others will fallow your example.
Love,
Karen Whipple
Tim you are awesome and doing an amazing job. I live in Seattle Washington, but I will try to make a visit to your restaurant in the next couple of years! I wish you nothing, but the best and further great success!
Your video made my day and I have added visiting Tim’s Place to my bucket list! I don’t know when I’ll make it to New Mexico but I have contacted my friend Abbey who works for Special Olympics out here in Southern California and asked her to make sure I know if you are ever a special guest at one of her events! I told her I NEED to meet you and get a hug! What an inspiring story you have. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Thank you for sharing and thank you for being such a blessing to so many! I want a hug-o-meter too.
tim i just want to say you inspire me to be to live my dreams and be a better person, i whish there were 1,000,000 more like you this world would be a better place. thanks for the lesson on how to live. I am in arizona and i will make sure i take a drive to your place so i can meet you. much love to you and your wonderful family.
Keep up the good and hard work. The restaurant business it a tough one….but you have the drive and desire to succeed and keep setting an example for others. Success can be contagious! My wish to you….that you will inspire others to follow their dreams no matter if they are big or small…
Thank you for being who you are. Because of individuals like yourself the world is a nicer place. I hope to stop in during my next visit to your area. Take care and keep up the hugs!!
Sending you a BIg hug from KENTUCKY ! I wish there were more people like you Tim, your such an inspiration! My WISH to you is ALL the HUGS in the world!
I wish you the best in your dreams!! You are a true Insperation to other children with “Disabilitys”. I have a son with Autisum and watching you have your dreams come true really give me hope that he will be able to have his come true. It is such a great thing that you have been able to see your dreams in reality We are all sending you hugs from Arizona
Your menu looks so good! Breakfast also looks good. We live in Nebraska but we wish we lived closer and could come visit you. You make our class Dreamer Board as one of our most inspirational people. Keep up the hugs! Good luck at your restaurant
Sincerely,
The kids at the Eastern Learning Center, Norfolk, NE.
I was extremely moved by your FB post and wish you very good luck in your business. One of my sister-in-laws has Downs and I know she will love watching your video and would love to meet you and get a hug one day!
Your video was a true gift. I discussed the video in our morning sales meeting en encouraged everyone to watch it because your message is what life is all about…… say hi to one an other…greet those that come in to see you because once you smile and say hello their world may become a bit brighter. May God bless you and your beautiful family.
Hello,
Your story was inspiring to my students. We would love to learn more about you and your restaurant.
Sincerely,
Mrs.McCloskey
Special Education Teacher
I just saw your video from someone else that posted it on facebook what an inspiration you are. I have also shared this video for all my friends to see that with determination anyone can do anything they want in life. Thank You so much and keep giving out those hugs.
Tim, I heard about your restaurant on CBS and You’ve Got. Amazing! You’ve definitely got what it takes to show the world. I hope someday i’ll be in the area and will most definitely go eat at your place. You are INSPIRING! Good luck and best wishes.
Joe Gagliano
My name is Barbara. I was a Special Education Coordinator for a small school system in Alabama for five years before going to Federal Programs. Your story was so touching to my heart and brought happy tears to my eyes. I can remember my special needs students and will never forget them. Tim has such a special smile and broadcast love through his hugs. If our country today could have MORE Tim’s, we would be in better shape. God Bless him and his family. Wish there was a Tim’s Place in Alabama. Good luck and may the Good Lord Bless and keep Tim safe and prosper.
Good morning Tim, I live in a small town out side of Memphis,TN called Hernando, MS and I just read about you on the internet purely by accident and I just wanted to tell you that you have already made my day brighter. I want to tell you how happy I am for you and how proud I am of you and that I will be praying for you and hope that some day I am fortunate enough to travel to your restaurant and meet you! Keep living your dream buddy and may God bless you and keep you! p.s can’t wait to try your Olympian breakfast! BIG HUG TO YOU!!!
What an inspiration you are! You had a dream, you went out and achieved it and didn’t let any obstacles stand in your way!! And….you have even more medals than Michael Phelps!! I live very far from Albuquerque, but if I am ever there, I am stopping in, not to eat, necessarily, but for an amazing hug!!
Continue to follow your dreams and spread the love, one hug at a time!
Witaj Tim!
Gratuluję pomysłu. Zobaczyłem film o twojej restauracji na YouTube i zapragnąłem odwiedzić twoją restaurację. Tak trzymaj! Niestety mam do Was daleko, ale może kiedyś to się uda. Pozdrowienia z Polski!
Hello Tim!! Today, I watched your video on youtube for the first time ever. Immediately after, I showed my Mom and we were just so over joyed and felt soo good watching how determined you are! I then decided to look up your restaurant and discovered that it is in my home town, Albuquerque!!! I lived there for 15 years and now I live in Las Vegas. I go back to visit my family usually during the summers and I would LOVE to come visit your restaurant while out there this year.. But, only if I get one of those amazing and wonderful hugs!!!! They are the best part right?! I can not wait to walk through those doors and see your beautiful, smiling face! Thank you for being such an inspiration. You are truly AMAZING. Be you, because you is pretty dang special!!
I wish I can support you or offer my knowledge as a restaurateur of 40 yrs. I have a passion for food. I love your story and who you are in the world. What an inspiration to the world.Hugs to you.
I have a chocolate shop in Madrid New Mexico. I have been open almost a year.
Maybe you will visit me one day. I am planning to come to the restaurant and meet you.
Harvey Shugarman
Shugarman’s Little Chocolate Shop
You are very inspiring. My 8 year old son Logan has Down syndrome. I only hope that one day he will be as accomplished as you have been. If we ever visit NM, we will definately come to your restaurant. Keep the hugs coming. God bless you!!
I saw the link to your restaurant on facebook. It’s awesome. You are AWESOME Tim as well as your family for the love and support they have given you so your dream could happen.
God Bless you Tim, I wish you continued success with your restaurant.
If I am ever near Albuquerque, I will definately stop in.
I’m in Georgia, but one day I will be in NM and make sure I eat in your restaurant. I love your philosophy and work ethic. Thanks for being a part of our world!!!
Hello Tim, my name is Catherine. I wish I could visit your resteraunt. When I saw your video it was so inspiring to me because I am a partcially disabled and I am an athlete, just like you! I REALLY wish I come see you because you are also so caring, friendly, and nice. The reason I can’t visit you is because I live in New Jersey ( but I’m a major Boston Celtics Fan). It is soo cool that you won Olympic medals because that is my dream. Do you like any baseball, football, soccer, rugby, or basketball team? Or do you like a certain tennis or golf player? You made my day when you said ” I don’t mind about the food because its just food, but hugs are speciall.” I also have minor scoleosis (which is a back problem) which interfears with my sports. But when I watch your video it makes me feel better because I have hope to follow my dreams and never give up. I truly Wish you the best for your Business! Thank you Tim! –Catherine The Major Celtics Fan
You are inspiring person God has blessed you with a great heart, I send you prayer and blessing in your business, I hope come there one day for one of those great hugs.
Hello Tim,
I heard about your restaurant on K-LOVE radio station and then saw a video on Facebook. What a great place you have there! If I ever make it over to your part of the country I will be stopping by.
So here is a Hug for you from Louisiana. I wish you much joy and continue with the hugging! You are making a difference in the world.
Dianne
tim thanks for your story it was shown to day in my drug rehab class and it has motivated me and many others i wish you many more hugs and medals . thanks from dallas trxas
When I tell people that I am a special education teacher, they usually say “I don’t know how you do what you do”, or “what made you choose special education?”. Well, the answer is YOU! Because sometimes there are people that the world just wants to forget because they don’t fit into society’s mold. Sometimes others want to give up on kids because they are “mentally retarded”, “slow”, “bad-kids”, “strange”, and the list goes on. I think that every child, every person has something special inside of them and they are not a mistake. Every person has a job to do and a life to live. Hats off to you , Tim, and to your parents, your teachers, your friends, the bank that helped you open a business, and every person that believes in you. I am in love with your story and since my husband is a huge BBQ fan, I’m putting coming to visit your restaurant on my list of things to do. Good luck in everything that you do Tim. You are a true inspiration, not because you have down-syndrome and opened a restaurant but because you have down-syndrome and it just doesn’t matter!!!
Dear Tim,
Thank you sooo much for being an inspiration to everyone. I wish you all your hopes and dreams come true. You are a very special person and the world needs more men like you! HUGS BACK TO YOU from a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Love, Lin
Tim you are amazing and I wish you nothing but success and happiness. I’m from Las Cruces, and one day I’m going to drive up north and come and visit. Keep up the good work.
Hi, Tim. My younger brother Murray also has Down Syndrome, and continues to amaze and surprise people every day. He has always been interested in cooking and baking, having learned it at school. For many years he helped our mother in the kitchen, and now he helps me. I have always been an advocate for supporting people in whatever abilities they have and giving everyone a chance to shine. You and your family definitely stand as a huge inspiration, and I am very happy to have read your story. Best of luck with your restaurant, and if I am ever in Albuquerque I will be coming by for a big hug and great food.
I saw a piece about your restaurant on the internet. I love the idea of hugs at a restaurant. I wish we had one of your restaurants here in San Diego, CA I hope you open other restaurants soon. I wish you all the success and blessings in the world! Keep smiling. You’re amazing!
Tim you are a little piece of heaven. I wish you much success with your restaurant and I hope you hit 1 million hugs! Jesus loves you very much! Thank you for sharing that love with others! God bless! Sincerely , Jessica Wrench, Holly Springs, NC
wow I’m so inspired by you, Tim. I also am an entrepreneur and love to work on my own and be my boss. I watched a video that was on my Facebook about you and your Dream. Amazing story and hope to one day travel from Canada to meet you and get that hug. Oh and also have some good food in your restaurant. All the best. Take care and hugs to you
DEAR TIM,
I SAW YOUR U TUBE VIDEO FROM MY DAUGHTER RACHEL’S FACEBOOK PAGE. SHE PUT THE LINK UP YESTERDAY AND I HAVE EMAILED IT TO SO MANY PEOPLE.
WHEN I SAW THE VIDEO, YOU WARMED MY HEART AND I FIND YOU EXTRAORDINARY!!
I WISH YOU DIDN’T LIVE SO FAR AWAY, BECAUSE IT WOULD BE AN HONOR TO COME TO YOUR WONDERFUL RESTAURANT AND MEET YOU!! MAY I ALSO SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY SEEMS SO LOVING AND I’M SURE YOU ARE SO GRATEFUL!!
YOU HAVE A HEART OF GOLD, AND I WISH YOU THE BEST OF EVERYTHING!! YOU DESERVE IT!!
KATHY
Hi Tim, your story is an inspiration to hundreds of thousands and from a video I’ve found, millions! Well done, I wish that your story that I’m going to share with my mum will inspire her to pursue her dream of owning a business, as she got epilepsy over 20 years ago and other medical problems, and because of this nobody will hire her especially from being out of work so long, from a friendly fan from the UK, good luck in the future Tim!
I am so proud of you Tim. MY wish WISH for you is to keep hugging and doing what you do. MY HEART .song insixe when I read about you and Tim’s Place. MAYBE SOMEDAY I WILL BE BLE TO COME IN FOR MY HU BUT FOR NOW HER’S AN employee ONLINE ONE FOR YOU FROM ME IN KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE P.S. THANKS FOR HUGGING ME BACK and YOUR FRIEND TERI LYNN LOTT
Hi Tim! I just learned about your restaurant from AOL and I hope to make a trip just to visit you. I live in Salt Lake City, so it will take some time to coordinate a road trip with my husband and 3 kids but, I think it will be worth it. I think what you have done is heavenly. We all need a little more love. Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Shantell
I heard about your restaurant on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website and your story just amazes me. Not just that you have accomplished so much at a young age and in spite of facing your own challenges but because you have so much determination and you clearly love what you do! I love that you dance in the parking lot before going to work every morning. (I even watched the video twice because it made me so happy — hope that’s not creepy! haha) I wish more people were as happy and dedicated as you are. I’m sure you brighten so many people’s lives every day. You, sir, are an inspiration and so deserving of your success! Congratulations on all that you have achieved and all that you will achieve!
hi tim im jada marie sanchez im only 5 years pld i like you restaurante i wish you the best and warms hug in the hole world i wish i come over there to see you soon i live in long island ny good luck
Tim, I am a retired teacher. I always told my students they could be whatever they chose to be! I applaud your parents for believing in your dreams and supporting you in your trials and successes! The best to you and keep giving those hugs as an example to all of us!
From Alaska!
You rock! You inspire me to make sure to always follow my dreams. I did a few years back and even though it might be slow these days, you make me keep going and stay true to my dream!
Thank you for being a wonderful soul and a gem in this world.
Tim, there are 400 attendees at the Council of Parents, Advocates and Attorneys meeting at Hyatt ABQ from 3/7-3/10 and they would love to hear about your place…. most are staying at the Hyatt and Doubletree so pass out your Ads there or ask COPAA for opportunity to advertise your place… Best of Luck we are so very proud of you….
Tim, I went to EHS (way before you did) and I wanted to say “hi” to a fellow Eagle and tell you I think your restaurant sounds amazing. If I make my way back to New Mexico I will be visiting your establishment. Even if I’m not hungry, I will be stopping in for a hug! Best wishes from Southern California!
What a wonderful restaurant! We need one of those over here in Scotland. Just saw your Aol video on Facebook through a friend. I’ve shared it on. Hope you continue to have great days and lots more hugs. Sending a virtual one your way.
Best wishes and success to you. You are an inspiration to all kids these days. Your parents have a very special son and that makes them special people because God doesn’t give special son’s to just anyone. I hope someday to come to your restaurant.
I could sure use a hug from such a special young man.
We have just viewed some of your pages Tim and so wish you were in Canada so we could share a warm hug! You’re an amazing man and tremendous ambassador of love, tolerance and kindness. We wish you continued success in your business and God’s blessings! If we’re ever in the area, we’ll be sure to get that hug!!
Warmest regards from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Tim,
I was fortunate to receive a forward copy of you’re video. I wanted to thank you. I have a special person in my life, my nephew Jonathan and he is an awesome kid. He loves food and I think once I show him your story he will also be motivated to dream big.
Tim,
Your short video absolutely amazed me.
You are a wonderful person. I live quite far from your restaurant but it’s my goal to make it one day. I am going through hard times and even just watching your 3 minute video it warmed my heart. Keep doing what your doing. I hope to meet you one day.
Dear Tim,
Great idea, good luck and a big hug from Germany.
I am mother from a 4 years old boy with down syndrome. My hsuband and me are working with hotels.
Perhaps one day our son Thibaud will open a hotel – who knows.
Take care, Claudia
You are an awesome young man, I will certainly look you up if I am ever in your town
All the best
Jim
Man, you’re great! And your family and team too!!!! I love your place!
Not a lot of possibilities I visit Alburquerque (I live in Spain, Ávila, a wonderful city sourrounded by a medieval wall made of stone)… but in case I do it be sure I’ll have my breakfast at your place. I will order my huevos rancheros and a real big hug!.
Un fuerte abrazo desde España
Aurora Pimentel
Tim – You truly are The MAN! We moved from Albuquerque to San Diego almost 5 years ago and can’t wait to come back for a visit to Tim’s Place for some – food – and a great Big HUG!! Should you find yourself in San Diego, please let us know and we’ll introduce you to our friend Shamu. He’s a GREAT hugger – and Splasher – in his own right! Hearing and wathching your story of success on YouTube is powerful and we hope you continue to let your Dreams SOAR!
~Jill (The Momma) & Son Walker (15 yrs) Mahdessian
Hey Tim! Your story really brightened my day
I wish you all the best. You’re an inspiration!
Eating lunch at your restaurant yesterday with my family was the highlight of our trip to Albuquerque. We plan to visit whenever we are in the area. Thanks so much for creating a warm, friendly environment with yummy food! Best wishes to you as you continue to realize your dreams!
Your restaurant sounds awesome! Thank you for creating it! If I’m ever in Albuquerque, I will find it! I wish you all God’s blessings and graces!
Hallo Tim, I’m so happy to send you a lot of good wishes (and hugs!) from Germany! Especially from my little daughter, she has down Syndrome too. Her Name is Julia, she is 8 years old and she like it very much to hug people.
Tim, we wish you all the best for you and your family, you are an inspiration for all families with children like you!!
All the best
Anna and Julia
We are visiting from Australia & would like to come & meet you i n the morning , and have breakfast at your place, In hope you will be there,
Best Regards
Suzie & Alan
Your story made me smile. Thanks for that!!!
I wish I loved closer so I could come eat there right now, BUT I will be visiting soon! cant wait to try some of this good food I been hearing about! LOVE THIS!!!
We saw a video about your restaurant on Facebook. You are awesome! We are in another state, but the next time we get a chance for a road trip, we are coming to see you and get a hug!!
You go, Tim!
You are great. One day I would love to meet you. I live in Canada
Hi Tim!
I watched a video about your restaurant and special olympics career in my SIP Club a couple months ago, and recently I had found out that I would need to do a project on heros. I chose you!! My wish is to come and receive one of your famous hugs! see you in the future, You are really an inspiration!!!
~Cassidy <3
Tim you are awesome! You are an inspiration to everyone. Best wishes for great success in the future. If I am ever in New Mexico, I will surely stop by for a hug and some good food.
John Wilson
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Hi Tim
I wanted to first greet you and commend you for what you have accomplished in life. I also want to tell that you are an awesome inspiration for families with children with Down syndrome. You are doing awesome and can tell you really enjoy serving your customers, I wish you the best in the future with your restaurant. Our son Mateo is almost 5 year old and he also has Down Syndrome, he is smart, adorable, very sociable and also loves hugs. I pray to God that one day he can also live a meaningful and God honoring life like you. We are taking him to therapy and doing a bunch of programs with him and our expectations are high. I would love if I could connect with your parents to get some coaching on the type of things we should include when helping our son. Would this be possible?, if so, they can contact me by email. May God keep you and bless you always!
With love,
Janet
Hi Tim, You are awesome. Bill and I are going to stop the next time we are in town to get a hug and some lunch.
thank you.
Hi Tim! My family and I moved to ABQ two years ago and just love it here. My sister-in-law from San Antonio, Texas heard about your restaurant and asked if we have been. I immediately looked you up and love your story. Well, they are coming to ABQ in June and we can’t wait to visit Tim’s Place and more importantly, we can’t wait to meet you and share some hugs!
See you soon!!
Hi Tim! I just saw a video on YouTube about your restaurant and your story is truly inspiring. You seem like a very sweet, genuine, hard working individual and I’m so glad that you were able to make your dreams come true. I hope you and your restaurant are doing well! Hopefully I’ll be able to pay a visit to your restaurant in the future! (:
Hello Tim!!! My name is Yelena, I am living in NY, I`m heared about your restauran in English classes. It was a surprise for me. I saw many people with Down syndrom and I never realized they can open their own bisness like you. You give hope to people who have disability and also people who lost their hope.I wish you lucky in growing your bisiness.
Dear Tim,
A message from England.
You and your family are an inspiration, and well done to you all.
Stephen, one of my three son’s has DS and like you he is just amazing. 1990 he completed a National swimming challenge to swim 90 miles in 1990. Later he swam in the “Special Olympics” in Derby gaining 5 medals. ( 3 gold and 2 silver). 2012, he was elected to serve on Nuthall Parish Council, and is the first with his condition to be elected to any Parish Council in the UK
Just before his 40th birthday Stephen wanted to learn to play the piano. Although his speech is not as good as yours, he is now 48, reads music and plays the piano, keyboard and organ.
If you Google Stephen Green 1965 you can see his progress on ‘Youtube’
Keep up the good work.
Best Wishes
Grenville Green
I’d love to hug you someday. Best wishes to you, Tim!
Rebecca
Calgary, AB
Canada
Hi Tim,
Congratulations on becoming a successful businessman! My son, Alex is 23 and happens to have Downs as well.He is doing well also. He graduated from a certificate program in college and finished an internship at the State Capital in Albany, New York.
I wished that we lived closer so we could visit your restaurant. Maybe if we ever vacation there we will stop in. We wish you the best in your career and hope your restaurant continues to be a success for many years to come! You are an inspiring role model for anyone who faces obstacles in life!
Dear Tim
the first thing I would like to tell you is ( you are the best ).I know that you are very busy person but i would like to take a few minutes of your time , i guess you will never read this email but if you do ,here i go .My name is francisco javier i’m from Mexico city and my parents are there . i’ve been living in the Bronx New York for 5 years . I’m 21 years old now .I was fifteen years old when my brother took me to this wonderful place named THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .I’m so glad to be here and be part of this country and also i’m here because i know i can get better future .I have been studying ESL at The kings borough community college and i’m keep trying to be a good student be cause i would like to be successful like you .I hope some day go and visit to your friendly restaurant and eat some break fast or some dinner but at the same time to give you a big ,big HUG . god bless you Tim and do not never stop.(: 5/18/13
Hi tim! Im sophia from California im only in the 7th grade but, doing a power point for my science class about Down syndrome and I have to talk about someone who has it & I decided to talk about you! I hope your doing well & have fun at work
Keep up the good work Tim! I saw your story on theChive and it was truly inspiring! KCCO from Memphis Tn! Love, Will
P.S. If I’m ever in NM I will stop by for a hug
Hi Tim! My name is Meghan and I am 27 years old and live in Mechanicsburg, PA. I was told about you and your wonderful restaurant by a friend of mine. As I viewed your site, a range of emotions flooded me, and I found myself crying and smiling. I am so proud of everything that you have accomplished. In a world that is often quick to judge, you truly are a shining example of what a role model should be, and I commend you and everything that you have achieved so far in life. My youngest brother Brock is 14 years old and has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism. For most of Brock’s life, he has struggled with making connections with people, and is never quite comfortable in large group situations. As a teacher, (and his sibling), I have watched him make great strides despite his diagnosis, and while he may never be Prom King, he has a wonderful heart and is one of the kindest most gentle people I know. Brock has one dream in life. His dream, much like you, is to own his own restaurant. He loves to cook, try new recipes, and is always on the hunt for the newest kitchen gadget to use at home. Brock is open about his Asperger’s, and know also knows that due to his autism, challenges are in his future. But he has the drive, determination, and hope that will allow him to succeed. Tim, my “wish” for you is simple—would you be able to write a letter of encouragement to my brother Brock? You are someone that can say to Brock, “I did it—you can too!” This would mean the world to me. Thank you for being you.
Thank you Tim for showing that no matter what as long as you believe, you can.
You are a true inspiration and so is your family.
Lots of Love all the way from Canada
Tim, I recently saw a video about you and your restaurant on The Chive. I wish I lived close to Albuquerque! Your menu looks delicious (especially the breakfast including all of your favorite dishes) and your story is heart warming. I LOVE how you start your day with a dance off, and think I may just have to start doing the same.
Thank you for being such a generous and motivational business owner. I wish nothing but the best to you! Hugs from Hershey, PA! – Ali
Hey Tim! Your restaurant and story popped up on TheChive today in the DAR, blew my mind! I have younger brothers with disabilities and it is amazing to me to see more success stories or awesome people who have overcome the most difficult challenges! Your restaurant really seems like the coolest place on earth! My next vacation is now planned for New Mexico to come see you and your business with my whole family! In the mean time, I will tell everyone I know about how cool this restaurant sounds, and I hope your business is doing awesome! (ps, I have worked in the restaurant industry for 7 years now, and each environment would have been better if everyone there was as friendly as you!) Hope to see you soon! Go TIM’S PLACE!!!
A friendly Iowa girl,
Abby Gardner
G’day mate
Tim, you are an inspiration my man!
I saw you first on the Chive and looked further into who you are via you Tims Place website.
Its great to see such a genuine and caring man achieve his dreams!
Great work mate and I wish you all the best for the future.
I would one day like to travel to the US to eat in your wonderful resteruant and get my hug!
From an Australian Soldier to a Inspiring resteraunter, keep up the good work.
Peace
Bo
I wish you the bestest day ever Timmy! Hope you like your Thurseday
Hey Tim,
Your restaurant looks great. I love the idea that you serve the stomach and the heart. You’re an inspiration to me and I’m sure many others. And all just for being yourself. Keep up the good work and I look forward to visiting your restaurant next time I’m in Albuquerque.
Hey Tim, just saw an online video about your place and absolutely loved it. The attitude you share with your patrons is amazing and reminds me to be a better person. Thank you! We’ll be coming through Albuquerque in July on our way from Colorado and Arizona specifically to make a stop at your place. Can’t wait to meet you!
The Damiani Family (Brian, Lisa, Xander, Jaiden and Cali)
Hi Tim!
I live in Everett, WA and just learned of your story. I am now wanting to visit your place for a hug and maybe even some food. I love you man! You a true inspiration to the world and I hope more people look at life the way you do. Thank you for being you!!!
Jason
Just saw the video, KCCO!
Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished and best as you continue forward.
John Hayes
You make me happy tanks, and lots and lots of hugs fr.o.m. Sweden
Tim The Man!!!!!
You are AMAZING! I want to come and eat at your restaurant and get a hug…..going to plan a summer vacation around that very thing!! Cannot wait to meet you! ::HUGS:: from Texas!!
The next time I’m in NM, I will be eating at your place. I wish you much success!
Dear Tim,
You are an inspiration to everybody and I wish you to stay the beautiful and caring person you are…I wish everyone be more tolerant and able to recognize talent where it resides. I wish myself to visit your place someday and get my hug !
Stay alert.
Tim,
I am truly inspired by you! I wish you the best of luck with your restaurant. I return to ABQ from a 6 month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in two weeks and I can’t wait to bring the family.
Hi Tim,
I’m a 23-yr-old girl from Holland and I saw a film of your restaurant on Facebook.
I just wanted to tell you that I think it’s awesome what you’ve achieved and what I hope you’ll keep doong in the future.
If I ever find the money to come to America sometimes, I’ll surely visit your restaurant and I’d love to get a hug from you.
Untill that moment I just want to wish you the best of luck! You’re doing a wonderful thing for the world. You really inspired me!
xoxo from Naomi van der Heijde
Assendelft, Holland
Hi Tim! My name is Mrs.Christiansen and I teach a middle school health class in the U.S. Virgin Islands. I just showed my students the video of your restaurant. We think you’re an inspiration. Our lesson this week is on overcoming obstacles and you are a great example. We would all love to give you a hug and say keep up the good work!
Dear Tim,
I wish you all the best!! I am very proud of you, that you are helping every day others by making them happier with your warm hug and delicious food! If I ever get a chance to visit your restaurant I will! Greetings from Budapest, Hungary, Europe
Niki
Loved the video on Youtube, Tim,
All the best with your restaurant and Special Olympic activities.
Wishing you many blessings and many opportunities to bless others with your hugs and smiles.
God bless,
Chris McCloughen.
I wish you many many years of sucess and happiness with your resturant and in your furture enduvers
Many Blessings to you and your family. Your are a true inspriation
Tim,
You are one dynamite person, who’s shown the world that there is NO SUCH THING as “I can’t.” When I feel I’m having one of my down/slump days, I just go to the video about your restaurant. Keep up with being positive.
Sending you a BIG HUG from Canada
Karen Sampson
Hi,
My name is Dave and I live in Massachusetts. We are having our 2nd Annual Rock-N-Dock Festival Down syndrome benefit May 30 – June 2. We plan on featuring the Tim’s Place video during the event and I was wondering if Tim could maybe say a few words before we play the video.
Would you be able to make a short video recording to introduce your video and wish us the best at our fundraiser? Last Year we raised over $20,000 for Down syndrome programs
Also, we plan on making a special family trip to Tim’s Place. We are planning a trip to Denver in July and we decided to rent a car and travel to Tim’s Place from there. My daughter, Eve, is really looking forward to meeting Tim.
Here is our non-profit website: http://www.GoTeam21.org
All the best,
Dave
702-403-0229
well done Tim.i have got myself a restaurant and we both know it’s hard work.wish you all the best.
I think your restaurant idea is awesome and I wish you continued success and lots of hugs
Tim – You have a great day~
Hi Tim! I met you over the internet. I’m from Portugal, you know? your story is fantastic!!
Congratulations for your restaurant! A BIG hug for you!
My wish is that my wife and I would get a small car (compact) to do our weekly laundry and food shopping. Both my wife and I are disabled. My wife is disabled with mental issues and me, I am dealing with medical issues that seem to keep getting worse as time goes on. I have been diagnosed with Congenital Heart Failure. This makes it really hard to get around and wait for a bus to do the needed chores.
Thank you for showing the world you are perfect just as you are and thank you for making my heart smile!
I wish there were more restaurants like this … I love hugs and I give them also …I do Meals on Wheels …they look forward to the hugs more than the food …keep it up ….great job <3
Hi Tim,
You are fantastic! I saw you on Channel 13 news yesterday. I live in Mountainair and the next time I come into Albuquerque I will be having lunch at your place. Thank you so much. I really look forward to my hug!
See you soon,
Barbara Brammer
Hi Tim!
Congratulations on being a firefighter! I’m excited to visit your restaurant. Great places like yours which truly welcome people are gifts to the entire community. Thank you!
Hi Tim and family! My wish is to eat at your place someday, and sample some of those world famous “Tim hugs”! Thank you for being who you are, and for doing what you do!
Much love and gratitude from Maui,
Wendy
Hi Tim! My little brother has Down Syndrome and I was doing a project on it and I was researching successful people who also have Down Syndome and I found you. I showed the video to my family and friends and I fell in love with your restaurant and slogan! Breakfast, lunch and hugs. Someday I will go to your restaurant and enjoy and lovely meal with extra hugs. You have inspired me and so many others! Keep doing what your doing. Thank you, Tim.
Dear Tim
You and your parents too are an inspiration to me specially because I have a daughter with down syndrome, she is genetically mongol aged 11 yrs and me and my wife are always concerned about her future but today I have found a new hope for her. YES she can also make it in her life.
Cheers to you, your family and all the people who supported you in every way.
May god bless you.
Anil Sharma
(India)
Tim you are such an amazing peroson.I wish that I was close enough to come visit and give you a hug in person. But since I can’t I wish you nothing but the best and happiness because you deservu are an amazing person Tim. Keep spreading your happiness the world needs more wonderful people like you in it.
I am SO encouraged by you! My nephew is 9 years old and has down syndrome. I have been so blessed to be called his Aunt and everyday is a joy with him around. Thank you for being a role model to kids all around the world showing them that you can indeed do ANYTHING….
Hi TIm!
I would love to come eat at your restaurant! I live in Arizona but the next time I am in Albuquerque I will be there. What I really want is a personal dance off with you! Have a great day!
Having just read about Tim’s place on Facebook, posted by an American friend, I would love to come and have one of your hugs, I think you are an inspiration to every other young disabled youngster..It just shows if you want it badly enough you can achieve. Well done Tim. Big hugs to you xxx
Hi Tim!
I think your place looks great. My parents live in Las Cruces, NM I just sent them an email and asked them to come by and see you when they are in Albuquerque.
Thanks for making so many people happy.
Much love,
Jane
Big bear hugs for you (((Tim))! ♥
my wish is to visit in person for one of these amazing HUGS!! such an inspiring man!
I wish my husband and I could visit your restaurant and get a hug… and maybe a cinnamon roll. To be happy and to help others to be happy is THE BEST!
Great going Tim, just read about you and your restaurant. Here is one big tight hug to you all the way from coimbatore, India
God bless
with love
shanti
Dear Tim
I found out about your fantastic restaurant through http://www.dailygood.org. What a wonderful inspiration! I truly wish that all restaurants took a leaf out your book. If I ever make it to Albuquerque (I’m away over the Atlantic, in Scotland), I will make a point of coming to your place.
Hugs to you, sir!
Fiona
You are an inspiration and amazing. We should all be so happy each day and give everyone hugs. Thank you.
Tim -
I taught exceptional education for 35 years here in Wisconsin, and have known many great young people! YOU INSPIRE ME! I will be making the drive out to meet you some day, to enjoy a meal at your restaurant, and to get a hug!!
God bless you, Buddy!!
Trent Agnew
Kiel, WI
Thanks Tim. I just saw your video on youtube, and it made me smile.
It’s like you gave me a hug all the way up here in Edmonton, Canada.
In Canada when some speaks of “Tim’s” we think of a popular coffee shop up here.
I like your “Tim’s” better.
Keep up the good work!
Tim,
I wish for you more success in life, not only monetarily but spirit filled! You are an inspiration to many and although I live way to far to ever visit your restaurant I know that you are amazing! GOOD LUCK!! you are amazing!
Emily
Tim,
We just saw the YouTube clip about your restaurant in our class today. We think you are an amazing young man and really wish your restaurant was closer to us so we could come and enjoy your food and get your hugs. You inspire us to become better people and to follow our dreams. Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself with our class. Your enthusiasm and happy attitude are contagious.
Sending our own hugs from Bloomer, Wisconsin!!
Mrs. Warren’s 5th hour class
I wish hugs in return every day for the food and service you deliver! I will visit next time I am in Albuquerque!
Dear Tim I watched your U tube video and it made me feel so good To see you realise your goal of owning your restaurant and not letting a disability hold you back has made me feel so positive about my lifes work. I am a carer for people with disabilities who live in a group home and have done this for 30 yrs. Your story confirms to me that with the right attitude and a bit of support from those around you anything is possible
I wish you continued success with your restaurant and I hope that one day I will be able to visit your restaurant and collect one of your famous hugs
Fondest wishes Pam from Sydney Australia
P.S I think you have the greatest parents and brother and I send them my greatest admiration
wish you the Best, seen your Video and would love to come out to have Pancakes, Going to plan trip in future. Here in new york lucky you get thank you, ( HUG WOULD DIE). Stay Well.
You are an absolute inspiration to us all! Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. I am a high school speech-language pathologist and will be showing your YouTube video with all of my students! I hope that my husband and I will one day get the chance to walk through your restaurant doors! Our road trip from New York is already being planned.
Keep up your hard work and dedication to putting smiles on faces!
Hey Tim,
I saw a video about you on Facebook. I wanted to thank you forbeing such an inspiration. My daughter was shakrn at 3 months old and now has cerebral palsy and is blind. She is 5 years old and sometimes though I know she is my perfect little girl but sometimes its hard to not think about what she can’t do. What you said in the video about being special and being Gods gifts to the world really touched my heart! It is really great that you have accomplished all that you have and I am glad that in a world with so much negative, that my Jolee has a inspirational role model like you. So from the bottom of my heart, Thank You!!
Amanda
P.S. *hugs*
Hy Tim, my englisch is not so good! I’m from Germany and i saw a reportage in the news fom you.
Okay und jetzt auf deutsch vielleicht hast du ja jemand wo es dir übersetzen kann!
Ich habe die Reportage über dich bei uns im Fernsehen gesehen, und war total begeistert. Ich war auch schon 3mal in den USA auf Urlaub und habe eine Freundin, wo in Texas lebt. Ich wünsche dir weiterhin viel Erfolg mit deinem Restaurant und natürlich weiterhin alles Liebe in deinem Leben! Ich finde es klasse, was du aus deinem Leben gemacht hast! Weiter so!!!
Liebe Grüße aus Dörrenbach zu Dir!
Steffi
Dear Tim,
I am working on a book about persons with Down syndrome (in French, “Trisomie” according to Prof. Lejeune’s discovery). I will quote your achievement with your restaurant in my book. This book aims to highlight persons like you, with Down syndrome, to bring to the general public all their capabilities, their qualities, their values and talents, which I, personally, feel essential. I had a life-long professional involvement with persons with mental handicap, helping them to get a job in a “normal” working place (outside the “specialized” institutions), and I wrote a first book about people with mental handicap in general, entitled “Voulez-vous de nous?” (“Do you want us with you?”), which can be found on the Internet if you enter my full name, Julien Perfumo.
My wish to you is that in all restaurants people can find the same friendly and cheerful atmosphere that no doubt can be found in your own restaurant. People today are more hungry for love and sincere relationship than for food.
I you wish to send me some words about your own experience, I shall be glad to insert them in the book I am finalizing.
With congratulations and warm regards from myself and my wife
Hi Tim! Keep up the good work! I’ve been in this business a long time and it’s nice to see people still capable of genuinely be happy to see people come in and make them feel welcome like you do.
Best wishes to you, your family and your team.
Hey Tim, your story is so heartwarming!
I wish you, your family and your team just the very best for the future.
Yours, Thomas (from Germany)
Hey Tim -
My family would like to send you a wish –
That your hugs travel across the U.S. to everyone that needs one. Encourage your customers to pass the hug on to someone else.
You are a special man, and an inspiration. If only every business operated with the idea that the hugs are the best part, this world would be a much happier place.
Thanks for letting your light shine bright!
hello there, I started my own business six months ago, and I was thinking about giving up!!!!! until I found you on facebook, you are my inspiration now, never give up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks to you tim wish you the best
From your BEST friend ever,
I always wished that your dreams did come true for you,Tim. Without any dought I knew you can do ANYTHING
because everything is possble. WE’RE MORE ALIKE THAN DIFFERENT. This proves to you you’re unnique.
Dertimnation ,hope, love and your HUGS are just following in . Totally AWESOME and keep it up.
Dear Tim, I am a mother of a one-year -old DC boy. When I read about you it made my day. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Tim!
What an inspiration! You have an absolutely wonderful spirit and outlook. My son is 1.5 yrs old and has Down Syndrome. I see that same positive spirit and happiness in him. Loved the story, loved what you are doing, love what you have accomplished, love you as a person!
All the best!
Chris
Best of luck to you, what a concept! You know you can teach a lot of the Big Market, Big budget places a thing or two. Customer service is more important than the food, but I am sure your food is great as well!
Wish we lived there to eat at your restaurant! We have relatives who live in the area , we will inform them about your place. Good luck with your restaurant. Looks like it’s very successful.
Congratulations Tim… more and more.
Greetings from Germany
I am very very impressed from your way… i wish you many luck for your next steps! Father from a Down Syndrome Child, i hope, my boy makes a way like you.
hi tim,
i saw you on german tv. i wish you al the best and sent you a big hug from germany. i will fallow you an facebook
Dear Tim,
I saw you in German tv right now. Please excuse my bad English.
You´re so amazing! I wish I could visit you and your restaurant to give you a BIG hug!
Yours,
Claudia
I live in the United Kingdom and an email of Tim was sent to me from a friend in Israel! What an inspiration Tim is. He is different to many other people – he is hard working and was determined to make his mark on the world. He has certainly done that because he is showing the rest of the world what can be achieved. Tim may have a disabiliy but he is not disabled. He is defined by his personality. If he did not have his disability he would not be Tim. If ever I am in Albuquerque I will look up Tim’s place!
Hey mate, it’s Kai from Australia here. I came across a photo of you online and did a bit of googling and sure enough, I found you and your story here. I’m in Australia and have never been to the US but if I ever make it, I’ll make a special stop over in Albuquerque with my girl Fiona and daughter Amelea (3 days old) so I can be proud to have been in the establishment of a very determined and strong man
You’ve done well mate and I only wish you well for the future. Take it easy 
Tim, you an such an inspiration to me. I can’t wait to meet you someday.
My son Jimmy has autism. When he was in 1st grade they told me he would not graduate from 4th grade, and now he is a freshman in high school with straight A’s, and he is talking about attending the US Naval Academy!
Never let anyone tell you what you can’t do – God knows better! God Bless You Tim!!
Hugs,
Jim Rizzuto II
I saw your video on YouTube, it was amazing. You have a wonderfully warm and giving spirit. I was so happy to find out that you were in NM as our army family is relocating to Las Cruces. Your restaurant will be our first stop in Albuquerque. All the best Tim, great work and keep up the hugs!!!
Tim I live in California and you are amazing. One day I am going to go all the way to New Mexico just so I can eat at your restaraunt and get a hug. You are my inspiration. My friend Ashley is also in love with you! You bring smiles to our faces!<3
I think your awesome and i’m 12 and
i admire you so much Tim your my hero ever since they showed you at school so thank you so much for your time and I live in Colorado and its my dream to Tim’s place some day so best of wishes.
Sincerly to the friendlist guy in the world
Buddy
Hey Tim!
We saw your video and we thought your restaurant was a great idea! You have inspired us to achieve our dreams and to do good things daily. We admire your work ethic and determination. We are sending 14 virtual hugs your way!! Good luck
I just came across this video by accident and I now know where I want to work!! The enviornment there must be wonderful. A little piece of heaven on earth. Tim you are a great role model for everyone!!
I live in Sweden and saw you at youtube. I wish all the best for you, your family and for your restaurant. You are a true insperation for us all!!! Big big hug! Åsa
You story on “Story Corps” was very special and moving. Thank you for sharing.
Dear Tim,
We wished we lived closer so we could visit your restaurant and get and give a hug!
The Durhams, MN
Bonjour Tim,
J’espère que tu trouveras quelqu’un pour traduire mon message. Je viens de la ville de Quebec au Canada. Je tiens à te dire que je te trouve exceptionnel!!! La vie serait plus belle si les propriétaires de restaurant était aussi accueillant que toi. Je souhaite pouvoir un jour te visiter!! D’ici là, je t’envoie plein d’énergie formidable Tim. Tu es un cadeau de Dieu pour la planète. Merci d’exister et surtout d’être toi.
Gros bisous Pascale
Hello Tim,
My name is Laura. I really enjoy listening to Story Corp on NPR. I just listened to your interview with your dad, Keith. I was really moved by your chat. Your story is not just sweet, but also motivating. My wish is that one day my husband, daughter and I will be able to go to Albuquerque and have the opportunity to eat at the friendliest restaurant in the world (I have no doubt that it is!)… but most of all, I look forward to a hug! You are an amazing person! Thank you for putting a smile on my face today. Thank you, Tim (and Keith)!
Best wishes with your continued success and à bientôt,
Laura (Montreal, QC)
Dear Tim,
We are a class of young adults who were inspired by your video. Several of us have Special Olympic medals and trophies. We think your restaurant is doing so well because you are friendly, you greet people and touch people with high fives, handshakes and hugs. You are very nice. Keep up the “good work”! We would like to stop in and see you and your restaurant! We want to give you a hug and try a Mexican breakfast and lunch.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Steven David Kindra Pack, Emily Lane, Sandra, Connor, Siarah
Hi Tim, im from Canada (Quebec). I’ve seen your video on internet today. I am very proud of you, you’re an incredible source of inspiration for me and for all my family. Continue your great job!
Hi Tim
I’m from Portugal (Lisbon)
I’m sending you a big hug and a big smile.
Thanks for all the kindness you give to all every day.
Big Kisss
Mena
I wish I was at your restaurant for a breakfast soon. I would enjoy the food and a hug because my wish is that someday I will be in your city.
My wish for you Tim, is that you continue to greet your guests with a warm hearted hug.
Thanks for brightening my day!
Jimmy
Congratulations, Tim! I heard about your story through facebook. Your restaurant menu looks delicious and I have to say, I think that your whole attitude about welcoming people and giving hugs makes it pretty awesome. It’s a wish of mine to visit your “place” someday!
Keep up the good work!
Jessica
Hi Tim, I see your video on the internet today. I’m from Montreal in Canada. I cried so much I was touched by your story. If I was not so far away, I’d be happy to give you a hug
Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration to many people, I am pretty sure.
Francois
Hi Tim,
I’m from Quebec city Canda. I saw your video on the Internet and I admire you for all that you’ve done. If everything works like I plan, I will go to your place this summer. Hope to see you and I wish you all the good things in the world!
Jacques
Tim,
I live in SC but when I get out of Paramedic school I’m coming to get my hug!!!
Dear Tim & Family,
The world needs more people like you. I wish you continued success and happiness.
If I am ever in your city you can bet that I will come by to get my hug and perhaps a bite to eat
Colleen Cameron
Perth, Ontario, Canada
Big determination, I send you big hug from MONTEAL, QUEBEC, CANADA….
BRAVO, BRAVO
My wish for you, is to keep on hugging! My 2 month younger brother, (I’m adopted) has autism. Him and I, we are like twins. I looked you up on Google to see where you were located, sadly it said your restraunt was in New Mexico.
Dear Tim!
My name is Winona and I´m from Germany, so my english isn´t good. I find your restaurant very fondly and I wish you much luck and health! Hold on your dream, I like him. Hold, as you are.
Best wishes for your life
Winona
Hi Tim!
My name is Jack , I am from Canada , in Quebec! ( I speak french , sorry if my english is bad! ) I watched a video on internet about Tim’s Place and I find your place very very nice! I like the fact that you give hugs to people coming at your place , it’s a great mark of kindness and I admire this. I also admire that you and your family worked hard so that you could achieve your dream! Congratulations! I wish your restaurant keep running for as long as you wish so that you can do as many happy dances in the parking lot as possible! I live very far from here but if I am in the US one day , I will definitely stop at your restaurant!
Wish you success!
Jack Love
Hello Tim,
I am Brian Keefe a Biology Major at Northern Illinois University. I wanted to write to you and let you know how amazing your story is and how it made my day when I saw it on TheChive. Not only have you accomplished a great deal and made something great, but the smile on your face and pure joy that I saw in you reminds me of how much love there is in the world. Because of how much your story touched me and my girlfriend, Lydia we decided to road-trip out to your restaurant all the way from DeKalb, IL, just so we can experience the wonderful place you created. We are taking off on Friday the 12th of April so we can leave Thursday night. We are going to camp and stop at a few places along the way and expect to be at Tim’s Place Saturday the 13th for lunch and more importantly some good old hugs. Thank you for being such an inspiring person and we cannot wait to experience Tim’s Place.
My fiance shared a video on facebook about you, and your wonderful establishment. You are a true inspiration!
Wishing you much success
Peace, Love, Happiness AND HUGS!
Hello Tim!
I have to tell you I got goosebumps when I saw your story on AOL! I am the President of our local Community Living (in Canada – this group supports people with developmental disabilities). Your story is so inspiring to so many people. My daughter (22) has a developmental disability and she is the first person with a developmental disability to graduate from college in our area – she was the first to go to college from our local school board. I understand how your parents must feel.
I am so impressed with what you have done – not only in creating and running a business, employing a number of people – but in what you are doing to break down the barriers that are out there! Congratulations!
Have you ever thought of doing speaking engagements, contracting out your knowledge to organizations, or franchising? Please give it some thought. I will speak with my Board of Directors – if you are available, I would love to arrange a speaking engagement for you, here in Canada.
You are such an inspiration! Congratulations!
Ann Engell
President, Norfolk Association for Community Living
Simcoe, On Canada
Hi Tim !
I just saw your video on face book ! Love your story ! I must be great to hug all those people… I may just come for a vacation and get one too. Take care and keep on loving what you do best… Love !
Sincerly Carole xx
Hi Tim,
I heard your story on NPR. It was beautiful– you and your family are beautiful– and I will hold your story with me always. Congratulations on all of your success!
Best wishes,
Anne
Dear Tim,
I am so happy that I came across your story today. It inspired me at a time when I really need it. My son had Leukemia as a child and he reminds me of you and your AWESOME personality and his outlook on life. He passed on, but he is remembered for the great person he was in just seven short years. We are taking a road trip to California and we are making a special trip to visit your restaurant when we come in July. I look forward to meeting you. OH YEAH !!!!
Hi Tim,
I just learned about your restaurant online. I wanted to tell you I think you’re amazing! All restaurants should serve hugs! I live in Ottawa, Ontario Canada, but my goal is to meet you one day. It looks like the service at your restaurant is worth the trip!
The world is a better place with you in it! If you are ever interested in franchising here in Canada, let me know!
I wish you all the best!
Sending hugs,
Leah
I just saw your video on facebook.
I’m so proud of you Tim.
It’s a good lesson ouf courage for all of us.
Continue your good job!
My wish is that more people like you keep being inspirations my friend! I think what you have done here is admirable! Keep going and have fun!
to Tim and his family,
I just want to thank you a lot for sharing your accomplishments.
Never stop to dance buddy !!
this a proof no one can’t stop you if you whant something you can do it
bravo
Hello Tim,
My name is Emmanuelle and i live in Montréal, Canada. I just saw your story and you officially became my hero. I wish you all the best with your business and most of all tons of hugs.
Emmanuelle XXX
Tim,
I was just lucky enough to see your video on You Tube. You have put a permenant smile on my face. What a wonderful thing you are doing. You said you had a disability……..not true! You have a super power I wish everybody had. You are one neat person, and I wish you all the best luck in the world!!!!!!
Your Fan,
Wyatt Giles
Austin, Texas
We love you here in Québec City Canada!!! The 10 of us want to make the trip just to go to your restaurant and meet you and get one of your famous hugs!!! Keep up the good work Tim. You are very inspiring….We love you!!! From all you french speaking friends here in Québec City Canada!!!!! xxxxxxxxxx Big hugs mon ami!!!!
Hi Tim,
You are truly a wonderful and inspiring man!
I just read about your amazing accomplishments. congratulations!
I wish you success and may you continue to give your customers hugs for many many years!
I live in Canada and I wish I can come to your restaurant one day!
Best of luck!
Genevieve
Nice to see what you do, that you dreamt.
I Hope my Down’s syndrome Son will realise his dreams
Hi Tim, I read about you and your place on the internet recently and then visited your website. Way to go. You are awesome. I live in Australia and am planning to visit Albuquerque in 2014. When I get there, I will be sure to come by for a meal and some hugs. Keep up the fantastic work. All the best. from Vicki, Australia
Tim,
GOD loves you and He has a wonderful plan for your life. May He continue to bless and use you to bless
many more people through your warm and friendly character and your affectionate and very satisfying service to
customers. May you come to know Jesus and what He did for you.
As a person with a similar condition as you have, I want to tell you that I am proud of you, that you have come
this far. Your restaurant is more than a restaurant to dine in. It is a place to touch people’s lives.
You are truly an incredible and beautiful person, Tim. Your story has me crying from happiness to know that people like you exist in the world, full of goodness and love. I wish I could visit you, but I live way too far away.
Hi Tim
I just viewed a short video of you and your restaurant.
Wow – i just loved your Tim dance in the mornings! that will catch on.
I really like your philosophy of bringing joy with food via a hug.
Congratulations on the popularity of your restaurant.
Sarah New Zealand.
My two daughters and two of my grandchildren had lunch at Tim’s Place on March 19th. We were visiting my daughter, Tina, who lives in Rio Rancho for Spring Break. We went to Tim’s place in honor of my best friend’s, grandson (Trevor). It was the best lunch ever. But the most amazing part was that Tim was about to leave the restaurant and I asked our waiter if Tim was there. He hollered at Tim, he came over to our table to meet us. I told him why we wanted to meet him and showed him a picture of Trevor. We got hugs and pictures. Tim left, but in about 20 minutes, he came back to see us. Because he said we were just too amazing for him to not come see us again. He is the amazing one. He and my granddaughter are now face book friends. Tim, I am sending you pictures in the mail – and they are in black frames. All the best to you.
Tim, i wish you a big big big lot of hugs! You are fantastic! **Big hug** from Quebec, Canada
I was blessed with seeing Tim and his wonderful hugs on facebook. My daughter, Shelby, who has medical blessings as well, is my business partner and we will be traveling to Utah on business next week. We are hoping to be in Albuquerque on Tuesday at the right time to eat at Tim’s Place.
My wish for this wonderful young man…. to be a very successful businessman and that his life continues to be filled with hugs.
We look forward to visiting Tim’s Place..
Congratulations from Texas!
Hello Tim’s Place,
I am from Toronto Canada and just recently viewed the video of the work you do. First off may I say that what I seen touched my heart, God Bless you. You are doing great work and I really hope that more places like this open as more people like you are needed in this world.
WISHING YOU THE BEST OF LUCK AND SUCCESS.
Dan P from Toronto
I may never get to meet you in this life, but if I’m fortunate enough to make it to heaven…I can’t wait to give you a hug on the other side. What a better world it would be if if everyone had your attitude.
God Bless You Brother!
Kevin
I wish you happiness and success! I saw your video and you and your restaurant are an inspiration and and example everyone of us should follow. The world would be filled with so much more love if there were more Tim’s! Thank you….Hugs!
AMAZING WHAT YOU DO FOR THIS WORLD
sending love and hugs from Canada
Hi Tim. My name is Amelia Abel and I live in Eugene, Oregon. I want to tell you that I have Down syndrome. Like you. It is so great to hear that you have your own restaurant.. I am really proud of you. I think it so cool that you give people hugs.
Amelia
Your message is positive and inspiring. I have viewed your video three times. It warms my heart. You are making an enormous impact on the world. Peace and Blessings to YOU!
Tim, you are the man.
your restaurant is on our radar
Best wishes and luck from your fans in Western Canada
Hello Tim,
Just saw your video on FB, you are an amazing person.
I am the founder of a soon to be launched online Teen resource helping millions of teens and I would love to have you as one of our inspirational ambassadors and hopefully your amazing ‘place’ will be swamped with new business.
I will make a trip down to see you and bring some friends.
Feel free to drop me a line anytime.
With gratitude,
Wayne Sharp
Tim, congrats on owning a restaurant! I hope one day I can travel out west to eat there and get a hug! Thanks for the inspiration! Keep being positive!
Best wishes from Altoona, Pennsylvania!
you amaze me you work and own a business i wish it was closer to me i live in birmingham,al i would go eat at your restaurant
Thank You Sir!!!!!!
Wishing you the Very Best!
My wish for you and your employees is continued success in this business venture. It is wonderful to see someone so determined to make difference, and actually accomplish his dream. Tim, you are living proof that some of us can overcome our disabilities and lead joyous and productive lives.
Hi Tim,
My name is Danielle and my friend Andy sent me the video of you describing your restaraunt. Andy and I live in Vancouver Canada and our wish is to come to your restaraunt! We will definitely need hugs after that trip!!!
I am so happy that your dream came true and you own a restaraunt! I hope to own one someday too, and you have given me inspiration to follow my dreams. I might have to get some tips off of you when I’m around!!!
Until I own my own restaraunt, I am going to try to do a happy “dance of magic” outside my work every morning…
Thank you so much for the inspiration and the passion you put into every day! I hope to see you and your restaurant in the next while.
- Danielle
Vancouver, BC Canada
We would like to say hello from Chicago, Illinois. We wish you continued success and we can’t wait to eat at your restaurant some day soon.
You are an inspiration and your parents are now our heroes, too!
We would like to say hello from Chicago, Illinois. We wish you continued success and we can’t wait to eat at your restaurant some day soon.
You are an inspiration and your parents are now our heroes, too.
What an inspirational story & person. Doubt that I can visit the restaurant…but have shared this on Facebook & want to order a tshirt. Thank you for sharing!
I Wish more people Like you make their dreams come true I hope too meet you in person great job and don’t let go I hope to have a breakfast or a lunch and a hug
hope too see you soon
Dearest Tim!
I love to hug as well! You are an inspiring man and I was joyful watching your message about your restaurant. If we are lucky enough to travel, I truly hope we are able to visit you! Wishing you much success in business that follows the enormous love you have for the task set out before you…hugging a nation in need.
With love, Jacqueline
My husband and I wish you the best of success in your new restaurant. We saw you on the news and were delighted to see you get this business opportunity! We have two sons who are both developmentally disabled and have seen them both excel above what doctors thought they would. We believe they can accomplish ANYTHING they want to, and we believe in you too! God’s blessings to you, your restaurant and your family!
Just had lunch at Tim’s for the first time. It was absolutely fantastic – both the food and service! The best part of the whole meal – my hug from Tim!!! Thank you Tim for being so amazing
We will be back!
Tim, a friend of mine on Facebook just sent me a video clip and the link to your site. I have to say, you look like the kind of person that we could use more of in this world. My sister and her husband live in Albuquerque and she is coming to Oklahoma for a visit next week. I’m going to make sure that she knows about your restaurant and your hugs so that they can come see you. And one day, when I can come back to Albuquerque for a visit myself, I certainly want to come see you too and enjoy some great food and a hug. Best wishes to you, Tim!
Tim … I live just a state over from you in Oklahoma. I’ve always wanted to visit New Mexico, so maybe NOW I have a reason!!! I’d certainly love to have a hug … we can never have too many hugs.
Tim, your restaurant has great food and a very friendly environment!!!!!
I wish you all the very best. I don’t think I have ever performed a dance off in my life much less on the way to work. You are an inspiration to us all. Many hugs to ya!
This place gives the people warmest smile. You also
Give the deaf world an inspirations to do anything like u
Thank u for all u do. Will be visiting time to time
My wish for you Tim, is to continue to hug and bring smiles to all of those who enter your life and restaurant
You seem to be doing this very well!! what a wonderful concept for a family style place. God Bless , from Prince Edward Island, Canada
Saw your restaurant on a YouTube and thought to myself, I’d like to go to this place, I wonder where it is. Imagine my surprise when I discovered it’s about a half mile from my mothers house in Albuquerque. I’ll definitely be dropping in next time I’m in town.
I saw your video on a facebook page that my sister in law created for people with down syndrome in Hawaii in honor of my 10 month old niece that has ds. She is the only person with down syndrome that we know of in Kona. I wish your restaurant was closer to Oregon but if I’m ever in your area, I’ll go out of my way to come and eat at your restaurant. Your menu looks delicious! Congratulations on both your restaurant and your medals. You are truly an inspiration! Such an amazing person! Cheers!
Hi Tim! What a beautiful restaurant and idea! I wish that it was closer to Ontario! I wish you and your family and employees all the best in the future, and hope that you are able to keep making a difference in people’s lives for many many years to come! Keep up the hugs and happiness!!
Lauren
Congratulations… You are a Blessing and Inspiration to all you come in contact with…Wish you were here in Tennessee!!!!
i wish for peace on earth
Tim I wish you the very best and hope we will be through NM sometime to check out your place. Your story is very inspiring. We have a wonderful daughter who is 15 with Downs Syndrome and our dream is that she will be as successful as you one day. Keep up the good work and I adore the love you share with everyone!! Love you!!
Dear Tim,
We love your happy dance and hope you keep doing it! Hope your restaurant is doing well!
Dear Tim,
We love your happy dance and hope you keep doing it! Good luck with your restaurant!
Brendan & Kevin
greetings from Sweden!
Dear Tim,
I heard about your restaurant on the radio and it made my day! I called my mom to tell her about you, and it made her cry because she was so happy for you as well. And I agree! Your hugs ARE the most important part of your restaurant!
We love you out here in South Carolina!
Succes and great health!
i think this is a wonderful concept! what the world needs now is love and more love! cheers to you tim! you go boy!!!
Hi Tim! I just saw your story through an email. You are such an inspiration! If only all businesses were full of as much love and kindness as yours. I wish you and your family all the best in the future. Never stop doing your happy dance and living your life to the fullest : ) HUGS to you
Megan
Tim. You Rock. My Daughter Jamie has Down Syndrome Also, She is 35 this year and We are So happy to see you making such a big Empact to the world Yes You can Do Anything Just like everyone else. I wish you the best and and BIG HUGS, for making the world a better place. God Bless You… and your Family. Kelly
How cool is this!! I got goosebumps when I saw the YouTube video and proceeded to cry. This really motivates me as a human being. I love that your parents have helped you in pursuing a dream of yours. What better way to serve people than with food and a hug! I plan on venturing to your restaurant all the way from Missouri within the next couple of years. I have a 27 year old sister with downsyndrome and this inspires me to want to to start something of this nature here where we live! Thanks for sharing your story and following your dream. Keep on hugging! You’re an inspiration and a rock star!
Hi, Tim my name Tyler. I’m 12 years old. My life has been kinda rough because my uncle hs Down syndrome. He has accomplished much but I love him. Just hope and pray he will finish off his life full and respected.
Tim,
One of the best parts about our American culture is the hug. I’m a huge hugger–it warms my heart to learn about you and your philosophy (a very good one!) about customer service.
If I’m ever in Albuquerque, I will stop in to meet you and, of course, to get one of your now world famous hugs!!
Keep doing what you do!!
Hugs from Kentucky,
Lisa Ledonne
I wish you had a restaurant in Singapore and Manila!
Sending Loads of hugs from bonnie Scotland ! One day we will come and visit your restaurant Tim ! You are an amazing young man and we wish you all the best! Love from Sarah, John, Baby Niah and Daisy the Dog xxxx
Hi Tim,
Read a story about your restaurant on MSNBC. How cool! You’re an inspiration. I wish you all the best with your restaurant and hope that others who have the same dream as you are inspired by your success and your tenacity!
Hello Tim,
Hope this message finds you well. We heard about your restaurant clear up here in Washington state, what a wonderful place you have. We are hoping to make a trip to Albuquerque this summer to visit you and get some of those wonderful hugs you serve. I just wanted you to know that you are an absolute inspiration to all. I have a Grandson with DS, he is 9, it is stories just like yours that give us hope for his future when others don’t give us much of any. Thanks for being exactly who you are and sharing your dream with the world..
Hugs from the Pacific Northwest,,
Dionna Standridge
Founder of DANA…Differently-Abled Nationally Accepted
Tim, You are such an inspiration to me! What a wonderful person you are! I wish that someday I’m in New Mexico and can come visit your restaurant! It would be such a privilege to get a hug from you! I wish you all the success in the world! Thank you for making this world a better place! “Tims Place” You’re awesome! Hugs from Illinois! Carol
Tim I wanted you to know that I just watched your video on You tube. What a great inspiration you are to all. Wish you were closer, I would just love to meet you. I also have a daughter with special needs and this is a great inspiration for all of us parents. Keep up the great work with your restaurant:)
Tim, like many I saw your story on FB. Then I wanted to learn more, so I goggled you. I was very touched of what you accomplished and how many people you make smile. You have brightened my day.
May God continue to bless you!
Dave
Hi Tim
You are awesome and your family too…
Well done Tim..you are an inspiration.
Hi Tim,
We were so excited to hear about you and your restaurant success!
My husband, who has Johnny’s Restaurant in Birmingham, AL, and I have a daughter named Athena who has Down syndrome. She just turned 4 last week! We also have a cousin here who has Niki’s Restaurant AND a daughter with Down syndrome named Ana. She is 3 months younger than our daughter. Her mom and I have always talked about how the girls will grow up in the restaurant industry and maybe take over what their dads have started. You’ve inspired us to know that it can happen! We feel so blessed!
Thanks for sharing your story!
Beth Hontzas
A friend just sent me a video of you and your wonderful restaurant! I so wish I lived nearby to be able to enjoy a meal and experience one of your special Hugs! Although it appears you need no help, I wish you every success and wonderful times as you move forward in life. We need more people like you that are such wonderful examples of what hard work, dedication and a whole lot of love can do!!! Keep up the great work and God Bless you Tim!
With love and admiration,
Cindy
Hi Tim,
I wish you the very best. I can’t wait to go and visit Tim’s Place. I live in Denver Colorado but have family in Albuquerque so I will make it a point to stop by and say hi and of course get my special hug!
God takes care of good people and he has taken care of you.
Hi Tim:
I admire your parents for the wonderful job they have done. My son is just like you and you are the perfect example of how I wish he could be when he grows up. Hope to meet you someday. I wish you lots of health and great success.
I heard about you in my grad class and I am so happy for your success! Best of luck to you!
Tim, I just got done talking with you over the phone!! It was so nice to meet you and my sister Diana is so lucky she is having lunch today at your restaurant.
I work for UCP of Southern Arizona and we provide support to the elderly and to people that have all types of disabilities. It is so nice to see you living your life without limits!
My wish is for you to open a restaurant here in Arizona!!!
Take good care, Rhonda
Tim,
My father came upon your restaurant in New Mexico through an Internet search. I too, researched your website and read your biography. It brought me to tears to read about the successes you have had in your life! I am most touched to see how you are using your special charisma to brighten others’ day!
I have a 19 year old brother who has Down Syndrome. He is the most unique, happy, and exceptional person I have loved in my life. He has a natural way with people just like you! He is a senior in high school and has had some customer service experience as well. I would love to see my brother Jesse have a career like yours.
Without even meeting you, I am unbelieveably happy for you and what you have been able to do. You are an inspiration!
Sincerely,
Stephanie
Hi Tim!
I hope so much to get to your restaurant one day. I live all the way in Pennsylvania, so it’s quite a drive to New Mexico. But if I ever make it down there, I look forward to one of your world famous hugs!!
I am so inspired by your story Tim.
My family owns 22 restaurants in San Antonio and Austin Texas.
We are Jim’s.
Keep up the good work !
Hi Tim,
i send you my most loving wishes to support you for being who you are… a trend setter and visionary of the highest order! You have helped the world to see what is really important in life… to be who you are and to spread acts of love and kindness to all that you encounter in your life. God has truly blessed you… and you lovingly share those blessings in the most positive, intimate and awesome way! Thank You for being a part of my life.
Love and blessings,
paul
Tim, I have a 13 year old son with Down syndrome. He loves to give hugs too!! I am so inspired and proud of you, even though I don’t know you. Seeing every day what my son gets challenged by gives me a little insight to what a special man you are. I will someday come to your restaurant with my Byron all the way from North Carolina. Can’t wait! Forever hugs to you!!
Dear Tim,
Way to go! You are an inspiration to all with or without disabilities!
Sincerely,
Joan
Dearest Tim,
Hi from Georgia!! What an amazing young man you are! You are a gift from God to the world! How I wish there were more places like yours, for you have discovered one of the world’s greatest miracles…..the power of a hug!! I hope one day to be able to dine in your fine restaurant and get one of your AWESOME hugs! God bless you and your family always and forever! Keep up the great work! (((HUGS))) to you!!
Hi Timmy Boy,
I saw your video on YouTube and just wanted to send my congratulations on your massive success. Since I live in Australia it will be difficult to come and visit, but if we decide to go to the US on a holiday we will pencil in a trip to New Mexico just to see you.
Wish you the very best for your endeavour, you are part of the reason i still have faith in humanity.
Hey Tim, my name is Stephen and im from the UK and work as a teaching assistant in a high school, primarily working with Tom who has DS. when i came across your site and news interviews online i just had to share it with everyone i know! i showed Tom and he thought it was great as he is a big lover of food and hugs! i just wanted to say that you are a true inspiration to us all and as Disney said if you can dream it, you can do it has never been so apparent! keep up the good work Tim and send my best to your family and team! Stephen
hey Tim….we are a group of Disabled Adults from England – who are called TAG – Taking Action Group. We have our own Facebook page and we will be posting up a copy of our DVD if you would like to watch? Do you have a FACEBOOK page and we can join you? We deliver workshops to schools and workplaces and are role-models for other disabled children, young people and their families – we talk about Living Best Lives and encourage others to have high aspirations and big dreams!!
Lizzie, someone who works for us as our group facilitator has spotted your video and that you have your own business and she is the one writing this message to you on our behalf.
We have made our own DVD called Living Our Best Lives and we are all doing that the best we can….and we want to congratulate you for Living your Best Life too!! You had a DREAM and you made it happen….we think this is fantastic. You have been given a great opportunity to spread the message of equality and inclusion….hope you employ some other disable people in your restaurant?
Good Luck and we wish you all the very best success for the future!! We are too far away to get one of your hugs….but we send a BIG hug back to you from England!!
Taking Action Group
Ash, Bex, Lauren, James, Heather, Philippa, Andrew, James, Lizzie & Sunny.
I wish you,your family,your business,employees & customers the greatest lives humanly possible. Love that your mission is great food & great hugs!
Hi Tim
Glad to see you living your dream ,, wishing you all the best from Phillip island Australia
Regards
Kerry Lock
Hello Tim, I just learned about you and your wonderful restaurant!!! You certainly are The Man!!! What a beautiful and wonderful idea to have a restaurant where not only food is served but most important and valuable, you give love, kindness and hugs!! I live in Mexico, but if I ever have a chance to visit Albuquerque I will visit your place for sure and hug you! You have a most wonderful family also and seeing your story on youtube and reading about how you have made your dreams come true, has made my day and I´m happy for you, your family and you have made me happy also, thank you!!! Lots of hugs, blessings and gratitude going your way!!! Cathy Urroz (56 year old mom of three wonderful children, Beto 33, Alvaro 30, soon to be married Cathy 27, and granddaughter to Humma 7 (she´s Beto´s daughter). PS May you keep making your dreams come true!!!
Hi Tim,
Just watched your youtube video about your restaurant and wanted to say that I love what you’re doing!
Such an inspiring story and your positive attitude is contagious.
All the best in future tasks. Hope to visit your restaurant someday!
Sending you hugs from London, Ontario!
Dearest Tim: I saw a little clip about your restaurant on Facebook. I sure wish you were near me in California! I would be there regularly for my hug! I wish for you all the blessings of prosperity and happiness. You are an amazing man.
Happy Hugging!
Your friend – Jo Anna in San Martin California
Hi Tim! I’m writing you from Newfoundland, Canada, after just viewing a You Tube Video featuring you and your restaurant. You are such an inspiration! Congratulations and Best Wishes for many more happy years of living your Dream!
Hi Tim,
saw you on the news in Arizona coming to New Mexico this weekend hopefully come for lunch and a hug.
Lisa
Tim,
My 6.5 year old son Dakota and I just watched your video. You are a true inspiration and we can’t wait to come and meet you.
Please save us a hug.
Christian and Dakota Corley
I wish God’s unending blessings on you and your wonderful restaurant!! What a cool thing you are doing!! As a mother of 2 boys with Down Syndrome, I find this extremely encouragaing and heart warming!! GOOD JOB!!
YOU ROCK!! 
I especially like your morning dance off in the parking lot!
Hi Tim,
I saw your story on the internet thru the NPR site, and it really touched me.
My son who has Down Syndrome also, is one of the best things that ever happened to our family, and it makes me so proud to see your achievements, and I’d like you to know that it is inspirational people like you who give us as parents hope that our sons and daughters can achieve anything they want in life.
we live in Ireland, but if we are ever in the neighbourhood of Albuquerque we’ll definitely call in for a hug! (and maybe some food!)
God Bless you, and your family.
Hi Tim,
I wish you all and more of the very best hugs. Hope to travel to your place some day. I have a grandson Blake, he is five and happens to be a down syndrome child. He is very sweet and lovable and smart.
Hugs From Missouri,
Blake’s Grammy Barbara
Hi Tim, Your awesome! Best of luck to you.
DuDe you totally rock my world!!!! You heart and hugs can be felt even through your video!! Thank you for making the world a better place. And I thank God for making YOU! <3
Tim -
Looking forward to visiting your restaurant. Your place is the example to all other businesses, and I pray it continues to do well for many many years to come!! Take care and we will see you when we come to ABQ!
Karen and Phil
Hey Tim
From the shores of southampton Ny ( long island) a great big HUG to you! ( be sure and count my virtual hug on your ticker!)
Good luck with your resturant and all you do.
With Love
Noreen Scanlon
Hi, Tim! My older brother has Down’s Syndrome, and although I suspect his disability is a bit more pronounced than yours, he’s always been an inspiration in my life. In fact, when we were kids, I helped my brother win medals in soccer at the southern California Special Olympics… and it’s fun!
I saw a video about your place on Facebook, and now I really want to go to Albuquerque just to come by for lunch and a hug someday. I thought I’d drop you a note to say that you really made my day, and to give you a virtual hug from out here in California.
Hi Tim
We saw video of your restaurant on Facebook! We would like to say that your an amazing person and we love what you are doing to spread joy to others lives! We are sending many many hugs to you and we hope to come and visit you and your restaurant one day!! Big Hugs from the Overholts family Eaton, Ohio
Tim & family:
While chatting with my dear friend Scott yesterday about “happiness” and the application of Appreciative Inquiry in our coaching work, he mentioned having just heard about your story and Tim’s Place. Needless to say, this prompted me to look you up. It should be no surprise that I am humbled and inspired by the gifts and the remarkable influence that you have brought to so many.
The blessing that you share with each hug is nothing short of pure joy and a genuine love of making a simple human connection.
Thank you for providing me with great cheer and jubilation, even though I am many, many miles away.
Peace,
Peter L
My wish would be that more people would have a heart like Tim’s. I just watched a video about Tim and came to the website to check it out. I don’t live in the area, but almost wish I did! You, Tim, have inspired me to be more loving,caring and happy about life. People can accomplish anything if they put their mind to it. The world needs more love and joy and people like Tim. People should give out smiles and hugs more everyday, there free!:) If I am every in the area I will with out a doubt be visiting Tims’ Place! Thanks for being you!
~Rachel~
My wish is to come eat at your restaurant this weekend and get a hug! I saw you on television, but didn’t realize you were in my city! I am beyond excited!
My Mom had told me about your “youtube” video. I was feeling really down today and I thought about what my Mom had told me about you, so I looked up your video on “youtube” and your story and especially your hugs. I felt your loving smile and your happy hugs as I watched your story. All of a sudden my day went from a bad depression to the energy of getting dressed and meeting my parents for a fish dinner at our local church.
The images of your beautiful smile, your happy dance into work everyday, and the best of all, “Your Hugs”…….helped to change my day and start to give me a goal of giving more hugs on a daily basis.
I hope to meet you someday and get the “Real Tim Hug”……..
Thank you for your inspiration.
Christina Sherwood
Tim, I just wanted to say what a AWESOME Young man you are. You are a inspiration. My 10 year old daughter has Downs syndrome and I have always treated her just like any of my other kids. The only thing I believe that is truly different in her, you and other D.S. People is there HUG Chromosome. May all your Days be filled with the same Joy you give others.
With all our Love from Corinth Mississippi
Mike & Payton Rain Smith
I wish you the best at everything you do . You have love for everyone you come in touch with . This is what the world needs a whole lot more of . One day in my travilers I will stop in and have lunch with you . You are no dout a very special person and I am looking forward to meet you .LOTS OF HUGS !!!!!!!!!!!
I just found a video of this online and am blown away! It made me tear up and feel happy. the world is still a good place… in some parts of it. keep it up!
Lots of respect and love!
Christoph
Hi Tim,
I just heard about your business and decided to look up the website. I think what you are doing is wonderful. It is so nice to see that there are still people in this world that love to make others feel good. Keep up the good work. You should be so proud of all of your accomplishments. I work with wonderful people just like you every day and I truly am bessed to have the privilege to share my life with all of them. They all are so truly special to me and I can’t imagine not having them in my life. It is knowing people like you that makes me want to be a better person. I have never experienced such unconditional love and friendship as I do with them. It would truly be an honor to get to meet you. If I am ever that way I will definately come by to meet you and get that hug. You have proven that no matter what , if you work hard and believe in yourself, you can do anything. You truly are an inspiration to everyone.
Hi Tim!!
Just wanted to send you a virtual **HUG** and wish you all the best!! You’re an inspiration to us all.
Leslie
(Victoria, BC – Canada)
We wish you all the luck in the world. The food looks fantastic. Any chance you’ll be opening another restaurant in Dallas!!!? You’d be swamped with customers! We love good food and good people (and hugs).
We travel out New Mexico/Colorado way a couple times a year. Putting your menu and location in our folder of “interesting places to visit”.
Save two hugs for us!
I wish we could meet. I have down syndrome too.l see you on tv you so cute and good friends forever. I wish you , many more hugs. Marci
Hi Tim, You have a beautiful smile. I love you!
I watched your story on the NBC news last night!
YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!
I hope my husband & I can get to Albuquerque one day very soon …
Look forward to a HUG & a GREAT MEAL!
What a great idea you had, and what a lovely restaurant. I can see that people are happy to be there. Wish I lived a little closer!
God Bless you Tim, and your famiy….and your Happy Hugging Restaurant.
My wish is that this world had more amazing people like Tim!!!! Hugs from Washington State Tim!!
Congratulations to Tim and all the folks at Tim’s Place. I saw you highlighted on the evening news last in Ohio and had to instantly look you up online for more of the story. Wow, I wish the news could cover such an inspiring story every evening. What a way to not only make a go of life, but to bring light to the day of so many others in the process. If more Americans had your attitude and gumption, we could wave goodbye to so many concerns.
Next time I’m in ABQ I’ll definitely be by to share a meal and a hug!
Highest of regards !!
Mark
Tipp City, OH
Hi Tim,
I saw your story on NBC the other night and was truly inspired by your story. You are an excellent role model for everybody… especially those with special needs. You should be very proud of yourself for all of your accomplishments. If I am ever in Albuquerque, I will definitely stop in for lunch and a hug! Keep up the good work!!!
Dear Tim,
How wonderful to see you in action in your very own business! Our son Eddie, like you, loves people! Life with Eddie is always a hug. What a grand way to start your day! My wish for you is that people will take your message of a “hug” and run with it around the world! Much success Tim!
May God be with you always!
From a mom who loves her son.
Tracy
Tim,
I have a special daughter with downs name Rebecca, she is 30 years old
hello Tim Im Baileigh Brooke im 16 and im from houston, texas. I am currently doing a project in my child development on birth defects and i got down syndrome, well i picked it. My teacher showed me a video of you and i was so inspired you had the will to follow your dream and even with your disability and the people who probably doubted you on the way i applaud you for that. One of my closest friends family has twins and the little boy Jonah has down syndrome and he reminds me so much of you, determined, willing to do no matter what it takes to accomplish your dream . People like you that fight for they’re dreams and dont let anything stop you are so inspiring you. Thank you (;
Hi Tim
We are volunteers for the Massachusetts Special Olympics. We are coming to Albuquerque next week. We have a bunch of MASS Special Olympics shirts, pins, and other goodies for you from the Massachusetts Special Olympics. Hope to meet you next week.
Michelle and Brian Downey
My wish for you is for you to know how very special you are. Reading your story brought tears of joy and happiness to my eyes. You are such an inspiration to me, and to everyone who gets to encounter you! May you continue to lighten everyone’s lives and spread your sweetness and hugs! God bless you Tim! <3
Saw you on the NBC News yesterday. Wow. My hometown celebrity. I lived in New Mexico since 1966 until I remarried in 2004 and moved to Ft. Worth, Texas. I miss my New Mexican food. When we sell our house here and can retire; we are moving back to Albuquerque, hopefully by the end of summer this year. I wish to come in an enjoy a really good lunch and meet you when we move back since you’ll only be 5 minutes from my new home off of Burlison and Truchas. Expect a big hug. Best wishes for continued success in your business.
I wish you all the love and hugs you could ever imagine. Enjoy every day and give a few extra hugs just for me.
Tim, Your story has touched my heart, given me hope for the human race, and inspired me, a non disabled person, to push to be my best! Keep up the hard work, and Keep on giving those hugs!
Disability?? What disability!! It’s people like you who are what’s RIGHT with the world! Pure honest love. THANK YOU Tim! For making this world a better place in your own little way! And thank you to your parents and family for helping you make your dream come true so that you can share your love with the world! God bless!
After seeing the story on NBC Nightly News, I wish Tim all the best. Can you open a restaurant closer – I’m in York, PA. I would love to share a hug with Tim. What an awesome young man and supporting family. There should be more people like Tim and his family in the world. Keep up the wonderful work, Tim.
Hi Tim,
I saw the story about your wonderful restaraunt on the news last night. It made my day! I have a 20 year old son with Downs, his name is Michael. What you are doing is fantastic! Not just your great accomplishments but also the positive impact you are having on your customers and your community. I live in Cincinnati Ohio. Someday soon I hope Michael and I can get to New Mexico and visit your restaraunt and get (and give) some hugs!!
Steve
Hi Tim! I heard you on StoryCorps. You are an inspiration – a shining star. Can’t wait to visit your restaurant!
You are a definate inspiration to others.I am a grandmother of a Downs Syndrome little girl, she is beautiful inside as she is outside and is an amazing little girl as you are an amazing example that anybody can do anything if you have the will as you do. Good luck in all your future endevors and keep up the hugs..:) Maybe Biyanca and I can come and visit one day…
Lisa
Florida
I wish all the happiness you can handle!! Thanks Tim for being so positive!! A wonderful lady shared your story with me and I will do the same!! Word of Mouth goes a long way!!!
Hello Tim …
Saw you on the news last night and wanted to send you a “hug” !
You are so right – you can do whatever you set your mind to!
If I ever get out West, you can bet I’ll be looking for your place to visit.
Looks like you are doing a great job. Wish you the best of everything.
Dear Tim,
You’re an inspiration! I saw a piece on the news about your restaurant, and if I ever get to New Mexico, I’ll make a point to stop in.
Best wishes to you and your family.
Susan Sweeney
Fulton, MO
I just saw a video on your restaurant and had to find out where it was. I have added Albuquerque to my list of places to visit. Don’t run out of hugs before I get there
Thank you. Your spirit is inspiring and made my day. Hope to come in and try the Huevos Rancheros the next time I’m in ABQ!
xo
We’ll drop-in on next drive from PHX-DEN…..! Best wishes for huge success Tim.
22 Mar ’13
Tim,
I saw an article on your restaurant and and your career story, yesterday on NBC Evening News. I was so moved, that I had to find you on the web, and offer my congratulations! Also, pass my congrats along to your immediate family, and to the apparent host of good friends you have.
We enjoy northern New Mexico, and so Tim’s Place will HAVE to be a stop once we are back in your area.
All the Best,
David Fischer
Georgetown, Texas
Bet by the end of the year you’ll have that hug counter over 100,000, you and your family are an inspiration to all! Wish I was close enough for one of them!
Hi Tim, Saw you on TV tonight. WOW, what a great journey! I’m SO proud of you & what you (& your family) have accomplished. Looks like a great menu & lots of super hugs ‘for dessert’ – no calories there! Wish we lived close enough to stop by on a regular basis (we live in Aleegany, NY, about 60 miles south of Buffalo, near the PA border). If we ever get out that way, we’ll be sure to stop by & collect/give you a hug ‘for dessert’. I know some folks that live in NM & will be sure to recommend Tim’s Place to them! Take care, God Bless & keep up the good work. Keep on huggin’. Marti & Dick
Hi Tim,
You are an amazing man and a inspiration to millions. I wish you many years of success, peace, love and happiness.
Looks like I am going to have to plan a trip to New Mexico soon!
Lots of well wishes,
Victoria Bozinovski
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Saw your Restaurant and story on our news here in Ontario, Canada!! Wish you were closer so my husband and I could come eat and get some hugs
Love your story, love your menu and love your message!!!
KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON TIM!!!
HUGS from Ontario
Annie
Hi Tim!
My name is Connor Stewart. I am a law student at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I recently saw your video about your restaurant, Tim’s Place. You are truly an inspiration, and I hope that one day I can travel to Albuquerque to meet you and visit your wonderful restaurant. Until then, best of luck in all your future endeavors; I am certain that you will be successful in all that you do!
Sincerely,
Connor Stewart
Pittsburgh, PA
stewartc@duq.edu
You are an amazing person. Your family is amazing for supporting your dreams. You are a stud and all around awesome. My little sister has down syndrome and I love every bit of her. I can’t wait to travel down there to meet you and your fam so you can give us the hugs!
My dear Tim,
What an inspiration you are to the world. My son was born 3 1/2 months premature and weighed only one pound 4 ounces at birth. He was only 11 1/2 inches long. The doctors gave him only a 10% or less chance of surviving, but I knew in my heart that he would make it. Everytime they told us that he couldn’t we told him that he could. Even after 15 surgeries and other issues, we told him that he was not “disabled” but had to work and be responsible for himself, just as his siblings were…it was 8th grade before he came home and asked if I knew that he was in Special Education.
We fought for him to be schooled in his neighborhood from middle school through high school. He managed the sports teams while also playing football and basketball on YMCA teams. He also competed in Special Olympics earning silver and gold medals. When his county caseworker at DVR asked him what he wanted to do after high school, he answered college. They told him he couldn’t. We found a way that he could. He went to the University of Wisconsin-Stout, lived in the dorms, worked in the sports complex and had a blast, completing the work that he had in his classes.
Today Kyle is 27. He met a lovely young woman with no disabilities (unless you count shyness) and they eloped last April. This next month they are expecting their first child, a boy who will be named Chaz Michael. He lives in Arizona now and is very independent. He is living the life he and we wanted for him.
I am so proud of what you have accomplished with your restaurant. We will be traveling through your town on our way to visit Kyle in June and to see our first grandson. I am going to make it a point to come and see you to get one of those famous hugs. I also want to commend you in person for setting such a great example for kids and adults who have disabilities who don’t feel like they have the right or the chance to be successful. You have proved that you can have high ideals and reach them successfully. Congratulations to you. I look forward to meeting you soon. Sending love and hugs to you and your family from Wisconsin.
We used to live in Albuquerque. Going to come visit soon for a green chile fix and a Tim hug!
We saw you on the news here in Vancouver BC Canada. We wish you nothing but success and happiness. Keep up the great work. Hugs from Canada.
Hey Tim!
Happy World Down Syndrome Day! I just watched a little video about you and your restaurant. You are an inspiration, keep up the good work! You’re not just serving up meals and hugs, you’re making the world a better place. I live in Texas, but I may have to make a trip over to New Mexico just to see your restaurant and get a hug!
Just saw your story on our local news here in British Columbia, Canada. Congratulations on your restaurant. You are an inspiration to all.
Wow. The world needs a lot more people just like you. Nice NBC story.
I wish your restaurant was closer.
Thanks
Hi Tim – Just saw your story on NBC Nightly News. Congratulations!! We will be in Albuquerque this week end and can’t wait to meet you and share a hug with you!! <3 <3
We go to Albuquerque about once a year, twice if we are lucky. looking forward to eating at your resturant.
Dear Tim, Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world. I just finished watching your interview with NBC news and I just wanted you to know that you YOU’RE an inspiration. I’ve put off starting my own catering company for a few years now, mainly due to some physical set-backs I suffered from a car accident. I’ve just recently started thinking about how I can enlist the support of my family and friends to make my dream come true. I will now continue to push forward and keep you in mind as I do so. May you be continually BLESSED with the success of your business and more importantly receive as much LOVE and HUGS as you give. You’re AWESOME!!!
Best, Jamila
Congratulations!!!!!!!!! A friend of mine sent me a text telling me to look up Tim’s because i have a 5 hug minimum per day. Someday I will come to visit so I can get at least five hugs when I do. Keep up the awesome job:)
You go guy!! I wish you every success. My Down’s Syndrome brother died at 11 days old in 1950 when I was 12. I’ve never forgotten him. It warms my heart to read of your accomplishments. My son lives in Albuquerque, and I will come to your restaurant my next visit. I’m eager to meet you.
Karen Krestensen
Santa Rosa, CA.
I have friends who live in Albuquerque and just sent them a message to make sure they visit Tim’s Place. I’ll be in for my hug when I come down to visit! Keep up the good work!
Tim,
You are an inspiration. A reminder to never give up on your dreams. Good for you. Lots of love and hugs from California.
Love,
Lynnette
God bless you Tim!!! Keep up the great work!!
To eat at your restaurant. You are awesome!
I just saw your story on the News with Brian Williams and had to tell you what an inspiration you are! I live in New Jersey and have never been to New Mexico, but I can tell you it is on my list now and it would be just to meet you! I’m going to buy a Tim’s Place shirt right now.
Yours truly with a great big hug,
Sheryl
Hi Tim:
We just saw your story on the news. We are heading to Santa Fe in 2 weeks. We will stop in for a meal and a hug
We wish you continued success!!!!!
Judy and Bud from Battle Ground, Washington.
Tim,
I was going to stop at your restaurant after watching a story about you on KUSA channel 9 in Denver Colorado. I am going to be in ALBQ on Monday but not during the times you are open.
Your story touched me and I wish you all the success in the world!
Hi Tim,
Glad to hear about all the hugs you’ve given. If everyone you have hugged gave out as many hugs as you have, just think how much better this whole world would be. Great job. Carmen and I plan to visit your restaurant soon for some breakfast and hugs.
Best wishes, Jim and Carmen
Hi Tim, I saw your story tonight and I’m coming out for a hug and breakfast sometime this summer!!!! PS Congrats on more medals than Michael Phelps!!!!!
Hi Tim!
We saw you on the NBC national news tonight! Next time we’re in Albuquerque, we’ll stop in for something to eat – and a HUG!!
Joe and Debbie Hannigan
Hi Tim. Just saw your restaurant on the evening news tonight wished I lived closer so I could get a great breakfast and a hug! Keep up the great work. Truly an inspiration
Tim,
I saw your story with Brian Williams on the NBC national news tonight! Way to go! Keep up the hugs! We plan to come down from Denver, Colorado this year and visit you at your restaurant and I certainly want a “Tim” hug!
Kathleen Sackett
Hi Tim,
Just seen you on TV! Hugs and best wishes to you and all the team from Liverpool, England.
All the very best to you, Tim. I will come for a bite and a hug when in Albuquerque.
I, too, am living my long waited-for dream – to become a fine artist. My motto is “never give up”.
Elizabeth
Best wishes to you in your adventure. If I ever get through there, I will be sure to stop in for a ‘hug’. Give us a ‘like’ for Facebook!
Tim…I just learned abt you and your restaurant on the NBC News…You are SO amazing and you give SO many families encouragement. We have a special young man in our neighborhood — Gregory. He is a delight to us all and we wld be much poorer if we did not have him in our life; just as I’m sure your Friends and Family wld feel.
Congratuations on ur very own restaurant and Thank You for serving as an Example to the world as to what ANYONE can accomplish if they pursue Their dream!
I love HUGS! Will come in soon for a big hug and great meal—Pat
Tim,
We saw the newscast about your place at our home in Boston, MA. My husband and I are active volunteers for the Special Olympics in MA and readily support anything to do with the Special Olympics. We’ve seen how it has changed lives (including ours). I am originally from Albuquerque. We are traveling back to New Mexico next week and we can’t wait to come by your restaurant!
Best wishes,
Michelle and Brian Downey
Tim, my husband and I just watched “Nightly News” with Brian Williams….and there you were!
I will continue to check in to see how your restaurant is doing.
Tim, you have given me inspiration to send on to my students. I am a Transitional Job Coach with special education.
I work with high school students ages 16-22. Many of them feel as if they have little to no hope of gaining employment- and when they do- they feel that once I am no longer there with them at work- they will not succeed.
I am going to share you story from the news.
You are an inspiration!
And consider yourself….. {{HUGGED}} !
h.i tim you are doing a great job tim
Tim, my wish is to meet you and give you a big hug when my family and I come for our first trip to New Mexico. We’ll be in
Albuquerque in October for the Balloon Fiesta. I saw you on the NBC news and was so impressed by you and your family.
Keep up the fantastic spirit and tell your family that they are the BEST at setting the bar high for what family means. Best wishes to all of you and hoping to see you in October. P.S. The menu looks super!
Hi Tim…. My husband and I just saw you on the news tonite… We were very inspired by your story… As we too have a daughter
with DS… She is 30 yrs. old and her name is Stacey O’Brien… She comes from a family similar to yours… she has one younger brother and one older brother… and two older sisters, plus a huge extended family…l was one of nine children and my husband also was one of nine children… Everywhere she goes she bring joy and love… She always seems to put a smile on everyone face and she loves to hug…. I wish we lived closer… (New Jersey).. because we would definitely come to visit your restaurant…your family seems like wonderful people… We wish you continued success with your restaurant.. and with life…thank you for sharing your story with the Nation…
Sincerly,
The O’Brien’s from Medford, New Jersey
all the best. i’ll be sure and stop in on my next trip to albuquerque…a town well known for good food.
i wish you all the success you can create. you never know the power you have in your contacts with people!
Hi Tim. I was watching the news here in Fort Worth, Texas and saw you on tv. I said oh I want to go there to see him. I pulled up your website. I live a long way from you, but on my next vacation I am gonna make a trip to your restaurant. God bless you and good luck.
Tim, thank you for living out your dream and inspiring all of us to do the same. I just watched your story on the NBC nightly news and found myself wishing the entire world could receive a hug from you. Perhaps you should go serve one of your yummy breakfasts to our US Congressmen in Washington, D.C., complete with breakfast hug from you! Might just spur them into action!
With great appreciation and admiration, Clair
Hey man. Just saw yr incredible story on NBC news. Big time indeed. My one ? Is: How good is yr corned beef hash? That’s the real test!
Congrats to yr family on a team success!
Wishing i was warmer in MI!
Hi Tim,
Just wanted to tell you what a great story you had on NBC nightly news. There should be more places like yours all over the US. We can all use a hug.
Good Luck and God Bless
Ann
Just saw the story on Tim’s Place on the news here in Dallas! We come to Albuq. about once a year to see my brother and his family! Our niece will graduate a year from now from the University of NM and we will be headed that way. (if not before) Tim’s Place will be our ‘must go to’ restaurant, along with El Pinto’s there in town and Maria’s in Santa Fe. We can’t wait, the menu looks wonderful and of course we will welcome a hug!! Congratulations on your new business, all the way from Texas!
Hi Tim,
I saw you on NBC Nightly news tonite. You are such an inspiration to me and I know to so many people.
My son and his family live in Rio Rancho and I hope to come to your restaurant sometime in September or November to meet you!
God Bless You!
Hi, Tim!
My husband Will and I just saw you on the 6pm news (broadcast in New Orleans, LA). We are really impressed w/ you, your family and your business.
My son Dehron Foster lives in Albuquerque and I’m not sure if he’s been to Tim’s Place yet. I’m going to e-mail him about you and give him the information on your restaurant. I know he’ll be in to see you. I’lll send a hug to you through him!
God bless you and keep you healthy and happy. May you be forever blessed w/ hugs from new friends daily!
Love to you from south Louisiana!
Hi Tim,
I just want to tell you that I am very proud of you for following your dream. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that you have a wonderfully supportive family. I have been a teacher for 33 years and I just wish that all my students had that support and were as hard working as you. I sure wish I could come to your restaurant to get one of your great hugs. Continue to enjoy your life to the fullest. God bless.
I wish that the entire world can receive a hug from you.
Hi, Tim! Just saw your story on the NBC evening news and wanted to let you know what a fine young man you are – and what a wonderful family you have! I live in Georgia, but sure wish I was closer and could get my very own Tim hug
Keep up the good work, my friend!
Greetings from Wisconsin! Your personal story is
truly inspirational- you’re a wonderful role model.
Keep reaching for the stars. Thank you Tim!
Best wishes- Senator Tim Carpenter
Dear Tim, you are fantastic ! A restaurant that gives hugs is the best idea ever! My son Jason has Down syndrome and I hope he would be like you one day!
Wish you lots of love and blessings!
Gabriel from Florida.
Hi Tim,
You are a wonderful person with a heartwarming smile. Thank-you for making each day a better day. My wish for you is that all of your wishes come true.
I am sending you a hug!
Gloria
HI TIM!!!
I just noticed that you have the same birth year as me, so I just wanted to say, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! (hope I didn’t miss it already!)
I hope you are enjoying Spring down there in New Mexico, here in Pennsylvania, we haven’t caught up yet! Saw your restaurant on the news this evening, I think your place looks great! Keep smiling and hugging and happy Spring!!
I wish you continued success. I have retired from 40 years of working to help people with special needs. You are a success story in which all of us can take pride. Visiting your restaurant and receiving a hug is on my wife’s and my bucket list after seeing the NBC News report tonight! Hope to see you soon!
Tim,
I think that you are fabulous! Keep giving those hugs and making people feel good. You are an inspiration to so many. I hope some day to travel from cold Minnesota and get a warm hug from you. Thank you for doing what you do and being who you are. Gina
You are an inspiration to all! I wish you would come to North Carolina and open a Tim’s Place here!
You are an inspiration to me! Keep on hugging !!
Hey,guy!
Just saw the news show on your place….FANTASTIC,,,
We live in boston, but I put the address in my phone and if we ever get to New Mexico, we will be in!,
Keep hugging. And here’s one for you! OOOOOOOOO
Wow! What an inspiring story! Tim, I am so proud of you and of all you’ve accomplished! My sister, who passed away four years ago, had Down Syndrome. My parents raised her just like your parents raised you! She could do anything she put her mind to, except sing…she could NOT carry a tune! Bless you and your wonderful hugs! If I ever get to Albuquerque I will be sure to come get a hug and a delicious meal!
Dear Tim,
Thank you for being an inspiration to so many, especially me!
I wish you great continued success with your restaurant and in earning more medals in the
Special Olympics.
Stay Great!
Donna
Kudos, kudos, kudos! How wonderful to see positive news about positive people doing positive things! Woohoo! When I travel west, I will stop for a meal…and a hug!
I am so proud of you and thank your family for their faith in you. I hope that people keep you busy. I own a little restaurant here in Minnesota and it is hard going. My sister lives out that way and runs a dog rescue. She too has found hard work and long hours are only as good as the people who are willing to support you. Take care from the frosty north
Hi Tim! I just watched a segment on tonight’s News about your Restaurant! Wow Tim! You must be one of the coolest people I’ve ever heard about! Your family sounds wonderful. You ALL sound wonderful! I really hope to meet you someday – and visit your restaurant. Thank you for being on the News, tonight. You made me have a really nice day. Thank you!
Love, Kim
Tim, you are an inspiration for all that is good and right in the world. Keep up the good work!!
Tim you are a wonderful inspiration for all of us. Thank you!!
I wish you much happiness and success!!!
Hi Tim!! We just watched your video online and wanted to wish you the BEST of luck in everything you do! If we’re ever in NM we will DEFINITELY be stopping by for breakfast and hugs!!! BEST BEST BEST OF LUCK FROM BOSTON!!!!
Hi Tim,
saw your story on TV and wanted to say hi and congrats to you and your restaurant. We will be in ALB the end of July and first of August for the USA Rollersports U.S. Nationals. We want to stop in for breakfast and or lunch while we are there.
Tim,
I found your story on Facebook, and I was uplifted and inspired. My son Hunter, who is 8 years old, has Down Syndrome. He is the light of my life! I am not sure what Hunter’s dream will be for his future yet, but I will support him in whatever it is that he wants to do, and help him to be happy and independent.
I love that you are so happy to go to work everyday. Many people could learn from you! I wish you continued happiness and success in all that you do. If I ever get to Albuquerque, I will be sure to stop in for food, and a hug!
Amanda
Tim, My wish is that someday I can come give you a hug. You are a light in a very dark world and you inspire so many people with your zest for life and your love for everyone. My entire family just wanted to send you some very big hugs and shouts of love from Northwest Missouri. And We send love and hugs to your very special family. We love you and all that you do for your community. Through helping your son build his dream you have changed the lives of the many people who have seen the videos and received the hugs from your amazing son.
With much love and admiration,
The Gaukel Family
Tim,
What a wonderful place you have! I have waited tables for many years and have said that it is the atmosphere that brings people in not the food. They need to feel wanted and loved and that is exactly what you are doing for people!
Love it:):):)
God Bless!
Great Job Tim!
From Fort Worth Texas and The White Settlement Brewer High School Jets!!!!!
I wish u the best with your Resturaunt. I would love to come and visit you some day and order one of your big hugs. You are a inspiration to everyone. Hugs and Kisses.
Hi Tim,
So I guess I should first say your restaurant is clearly the most amazing place in the world! Free hugs accompanied by amazing food nothing comes close!
I am inspired by you greatly, mainly because my brother also has Down’s Syndrome and to see the amazing work you have done to make your dream come true fills me with confidence that my brother will also aspire to reach his dreams and aspirations.
I live all the way across the pond in England but one day would love to visit your restaurant and sample everything that ‘Tim’s Place’ has to offer! Thank you for just being you and showing the world that no matter who you are you can do anything!
Best Wishes, Tom.
Hi Tim….Oh my gosh your video made me cry….I identify with you in that I also love my life and my work. I’m a crossing guard in Toronto and I dance and give hugs and high fives to everyone who passes by. It’s such a wonderful way to spend everyday in my own community. You are a true inspiration in giving.
Love and Hugs, Kathleen Byers
Hi Tim; I saw your wonderful video on Facebook. I would love to visit you someday! I have a friend who may visit you from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her name is Lynne. I told her to give you a hug from me. I live in Saskatchewan, Canada – just above Montana. We have lots of snow and cold. I have a farm and I work with people and horses doing equine assisted learning. My farm is my dream. http://www.ravenheartfarms.com Thank you for making the world a much more loving place! Lots of love to you! Carol
I wish the best for you!!!! I wish one day can go to visit you and know your restaurant….you are great!!! God Bless you….
Love your philosphy of life..posted your video on my site…hugs back to you from Rhode Island…
Hafa Adai Tim,
Watched a short clip about you and your restaurant and am so amazed by you!!!! I wish you all the best in your endeavors and pray that God continues to bless you and your wonderful family everyday!!
I have added to my bucket list to visit Albuquerque to come to your restaurant and receive one of your amazing HUGS!! You truly are an inspiration!
Even from all the way on Guam you are known!! May God bless you always!!
Si Yu’us Ma’ase,
Antoinette
Hi Tim!
You are awesome!! I wish we lived closer so that we could visit you place!
Best wishes to you and your staff.
God Bless you,
Marchelle
I loved the story of Tim. I wish you the best and a big hug to you
I wish, someday you will come to Ann Arbor and meet face to face with Bonnir Valentine at the Whole Brain Group and stay at my bed and breakfast, Davies House Inn. It would be my pleasure to have you as a guest. Hugs.
You bring happiness and inspiration to many!!! Don’t ever change!
Hi Tim!
I am very glad that you are getting so much positive attention! I am overdue for a visit so I can get a plate of those amazing Huevos Rancheros! I am so glad to have discovered your excellent restaurant! See you soon!!
Eric
Dear Tim,
We are students at South Piedmont Community College in Monroe, NC. We are a class of special folks just like you. We are studying Customer Service in our class right now and our teacher Ms. Kelly showed us a video about your restaurant. We just want to say how cool you are and that you are a role model to all of us. You are really nice, smart and helpful. We really like your special- hugs!
Sending you hugs from North Carolina,
Ms. Kelly’s Class
**Justin, Tommy, Kaylee, Cameron, Jamie, Aubrey, Chris, Sasha, Shantee, Karen, Angel and Will**
Dear Tim
You touched my heart very deeply and I send a lot of Love and sparkeling light to you.
Thanx, that you ARE the love
Knuddel (that’s a really big hug) from germany
Love and light
Mika
Good Morning Tim,
I wish I lived closer so I could visit! Sending hugs and love from the east coast !
God Bless
Linda
Tim,
We are proud to read of your accomplishments and know that you are already a success, but wish you the best in your new restaurant.
We live in Mesa AZ, so we won’t be regular customers, but when we are in the area, we will be sure to visit for a meal. or two.
Proudly, Don and Doe Whetstone
Blessings to you Tim! What a joy and a blessing you are to everyone who meets you. The world is a better place because of individuals like you. I pray that you continue to inspire others and may your love for all continue to spread throughout the land.
Blessings and Hugs,
Matthew
Tim, your story has reached Sydney Australia and I want to say your an inspiration. If my family ever travels to America we will come and visit your resturant for a hug.
I wish you a world of happiness
Tim! We wish for you a hundred times the joy that you give to others! May God continue to richly bless you and your family! Thanks for being an inspiration!
Nolan, Jackie, and Sahl
Great job Tim! I agree hugs are the best part. I love your outlook and especially love your dance on the way into your store. Good luck on all your future endevours. In Gods love Kellie
Dear tim, my name is Rob and i live in carmel ca. I saw the story of your restaurant on facebook, and i wish it was closer, but i promise you i will make it out there some day soon. I will let you know when, to make sure your there cause i could use a hug. Keep up the good work, your restaurant looks awesome, and i cant wait to eat there and meet you. Take care, Rob
God Bless You for all the smiles you bring people. We could use a place like yours here in upstate NY. Love you!
My name is Erin Minihan. I’m a junior at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX. My friend posted a video about Tim’s Place on my Facebook page and immediately fell in love!! My youngest brother has Down Syndrome and this just touches home to me. I truly hope to one day come and meet Tim in person and try the delicious food! Keep up the good work!!
Dear Tim,
I just listened to the great interview you and your dad did for Story Corps. Your enthusiasm, strength and kindness are a true inspiration to me, and I wish you the very best in all that you do — at your restaurant and beyond!
Thank you very much,
Lisa
While in one of our classes in our Sports and Recreation program, you inspired us. Several of us now would like to come from Canada to visit your restaurant.
Melissa
While in one of our classes we saw your video which now we want to come to your restaurant
Lindsi&ty
Just read your story here in New Brunswick Canada. Wishing you the best of luck with your restaurant! Keep the customers happy and the rest will take care of itself!!
Hello Tim.,
I just saw your video about you and your dream. I must admit it brought me to tears. I am so touched and proud of you. You are a wonderful example of how a person that has a dream can come true. You are truly an inspiration and I hope to one day give you a hug. Thanks so much..your friend from Hatch,NM(aka Chile capital of the world)………
Always
Ana Alvarado
Dear Tim, we wish you all the best in the world – good luck – but after reading about you, we don’t think you are going to need it much – enjoy – remember – what you give to others will come back to you 10 fold – God Bless You and your endeavor – joan and bob
Dear Tim, we wish you all the best in the world – good luck – but after reading about you, we don’t think you are going to need it much – enjoy – remember – what you give to others will come back to you 10 fold – God Bless You and your endeavor – joan and bob
Tim,
We had a great time and a great breakfast this morning. Thank you for sitting with us and making it even better. You will definately see more of us!
Happy, happy, happy! That’s what you made me. You have a beautiful spirit and are a true inspiration and beautiful example of what we should all strive for. We are more alike than not.
Love and light,
Theresa Metri
Hello Tim I saw your video clip today. and I am happy to say that we will be driving to Texas and my parents and I will be stopping by for Lunch in April. I can not wait.
From California
Roberta
Tim, I wanted to thank you all the way from Albion, Michigan for being a true inspiration. I learned of your story while listening to National Public Radio and could not help but smile from ear to ear. Keep up the good work! My wish is that many other people will follow your example. Thank you for all that you do and for leading the way!
Sincerely,
John Foster
Albion, Michigan
Tim, I think you are AWESOME! Keep up the great work! Next month, we are making a cross-country move from California to Ohio. We planned to take a northern route, but now I’m considering traveling through New Mexico, just from some good food and a hug
Hugs make everything better! The world needs more people like you! Best wishes and God Bless!
Just wanted to send a very quick email to let Tim know that I recently watched a story on the news about the restaurant and it was truly inspiring to watch all of what Tim has accomplished; not only that, but also to see how incredibly happy he is every day. Tim, you will be a constant reminder for me that every day is a day to be celebrated and to never give up on my dreams and goals. God bless! ~Stephanie~
Hi Tim,
I live in Guam really far from New Mexico. I just put your restaurant on my bucket list. I hope I get one of your hugs soon!
All the best and a warm Hafa Adai from Guam!!
Troy
It has been very heart warming to know about Tim-the man.I offer my salutations to Tim-the man for doing all that he has done and take this opportunity to wish him all the very best that his life can offer.May be in times to come we hear of more such stories and his case becomes a shining example-which it is.All the the very best to Tim-the man.
Fond Regards,
Major Vinod Sharm
Goa-India
I live in Brisbane, Australia Tim.
. You are indeed a beautiful gift to your wonderful family and to the world! Thank you so much for sharing a part of your magnificent journey. Your restaurant is on my bucket list. Any individual born with Down Syndrome is so fortunate to be born without the disability of fear of loving people and being authentic and open. Much gratitude, many smiles and hugs to you.
Karen
oooo (hugs)
You’re famous, Tim! Greetings from the Netherlands. Wish tim’s place wasn’t at the other side of the world, I would defenitely drop by if it weren’t!
Hello Tim,
))), so loveable.:)
I am Nicolette from Malta and I have my son with Down syndrome with Autistic Traits, Nigel he is 7 years old, I just want to wish you all the best in the world, you are an inspiration to me and my son’s future as I can now see that my son can do anything he wants and whatever his dream would be…at present his speech is not all that on going but getting there. I love my son very much and do the best I can:).
Nigel is learning how to use the computer so one day maybe he may write to you himself:), I used his name so as when he is ready he can contact you:). Nigel loves giving hugs as well as kisses
Have a good day
Regards and a big Hug
Nicolette & Nigel
Hi Tim,
I saw your story on the Today show and I think you’re amazing. We should all have aspirations such as yours to bring happiness to the world. Thank you for being you! I wish you and your family a lifetime of happiness. -Bethany
Hi! Tim,
I heard you and your Dad on Storycorp. Your restaurant sounds like a fun place to visit. My son also owns a restaurant and I know that working in a restaurant is fun and is also hard work. I like that you greet all your customers with a hug.
You should be very proud of all that you have achieved. I wish you continued success!
Hugs,
Annette
Dear Tim,
I saw your story on the Today show this morning and wanted you to know that you are a true inspiration! I wish you so much success, happiness and good fortune and i hope to some day bring my family and dine at your lovely restaurant and experience the warm hospitality Tim’s Place is so fondly known for : )
Best wishes & kind regards,
Verity Thomas
We are getting married this Saturday and headed thru Albuquerque
For our honeymoon. I can’t wait to eat at your place and collect
A hug!!! You are an inspiration to us all. What a blessing you are!!
See you soon. Button Gomez
I wish for a (((((HUG))))) as well and wish you love, peace, happiness, health and success with the restaurant.
Blessings!
Lea
Greetings Tim from Montreal , Canada!!! As a special needs educator I must say that after seeing your story this morning on The Today Show you are truly an inspiration to everyone ! I wish you continued success Tim in your present and future endeavours !!!
Tim, you and your family are so inspiring. I wish you nothing but happiness and continued success in this life. I will try to come to your restaurant this summer when I visit New Mexico.
Sending you prayers for the best of everything in life.
The hugs ARE the best part.
Blessings –
Rai Kaur Khalsa, VMD
Tim,
Your story is remarkable. I am teaching my students right now how everyone can be a hero, and you are a true example of one.Good luck making your dreams come true!
You are a blessing Tim!
Hi Tim!
I remember you being elected homecoming king at El Dorado so long ago. I’m so happy that you’ve continued to be an inspiration to everyone and I wish you the best of luck in your new adventure!
Cheers!
Nichole
hi Tim, just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you are! I am a teacher of mentally handicapped children and most of the parents would never imagine that their child could do something like you have. You have shown the world that anything is possible
congratualtions on your success and hope to see more of your inspirational story!
Kim
Modesto, CA
hi Tim my name is Amanda and i have a disability to but is speech impairment i love your restaurant my dream to help kids like you who down syndrome or other disabilities i was thinking when i graduate high school open a trade school for kids with disabilities and a culinary school kids with disabilities and a youth center kids with disabilities and open my own restaurant and have my own cooking show for kids like you inspire me Tim i really don’t what you are have disability you can still make your dream like you did im going to fill my dream you inspire me Tim.
Saw you on the today show and wanted to congratulate you on all you have accomplished. You are an inspiration to all and I wish you all the luck, good health and happiness that life has to offer. . . sending a hug your way!
You are an amazing young man! My wish is that you will still be in business in a year and a half (2014) because I will be out that way and I intend to stop! I am excited by your view of customer service and can’t wait to enjoy it!
Dear Tim –
You are an inspiration, and we are richer for having you. God bless you and good luck to you and your restaurant, though it does not seem as if you lack it!
Yours,
Judd Stone
From one Harris to another – you inspire me!
When in USA later this year, I hope to pass through Albuquerque and enjoy a meal at your place.
Hey Tim — I saw you on TV this morning. Keep up the good work! If I ever come out to Albequerque, I will definately stop by for breakfast!
Regards,
Jonathan Krasner
Hey there Tim!
My son shared a link for us to listen to the piece you and your Dad did for NPR. You both made us cry! The love you have for one another was so sweet and touching, and you are both such wonderful supporters of eachother – and your Mom. May God bless you all – and your restaurant. If we ever get back to New Mexico (my husband graduated from UNM) we’ll pop in for something from your tasty menu, but most especially for a hug!
God’s peace,
The Ruiz-Esparza Family
PS: if you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about the UPS for DownS Chicago Marathon Team 2013
please go to my link: http://www.active.com/donate/UFDmarathon2013/marytamborninoohora
PLEASE know this is not a solicitation, I just thought you might enjoy knowing about this fun event!!!
Tim! I saw your fabulous story on the Today Show this morning…how wonderful to learn about you and of your success!
I look forward to coming down from Santa Fe to enjoy your restaurant!
I also want you to know that I will be running the Chicago Marathon 2013 with the UPS for DownS Chicago Marathon Team 2013!
We are running the distance and raising money for this fantastic group that does so much for Down Syndrome. I feel honored to run in behalf of this cause! It’s going to be a blast! This will be my first marathon…I can only hope to one day receive as many medals as you have! Thank you for your beautiful story today…it made my heart so happy!
Cheers to you Tim and to your continued success!
You are an inspiration to us all!
Best,
Mary Tambornino O’Hora
Santa Fe NM
Hi Tim,
Your restaurant looks very Yummy! We are coming to visit in October for the balloon fiesta. See you then!
Love Shelley, Kirk, and Clayton
Hi Tim,
I just read an article about you and your restaurant, Tim’s Place.
I admire your resolve to be an entrepreneur and to give back by giving out your hugs.
If I get to to Albuquerque, I will be sure to come by for a hug and great food.
You are a true inspiration!
Teresa
Saw you on the Today show. I’m looking forward to one day meeting you, eating in your restaurant, and getting a HUG!!
Tim & Staff,
Even though none of us has ever eaten at your restaurant, know that all the way out here in North Carolina, your passion and love inspire us in our office. Several of staff members have watched your touching story on YouTube, and we’ve all remarked on how extraordinary you are. When I finished watching the piece, I immediately thought about how simple life should be, and how complicated many of us continue to make it. Watching you and your family bring so much joy and warmth to your customers and your staff, it helped to anchor myself to what in life is truly most important.
I hope to travel to Albuquerque someday so I can experience first-hand, the beauty that is Tim’s Place.
Keep up the great work and continue to set a model standard by which we all should live.
Patrick Kinas
TV/Radio Broadcaster, Durham Bulls
Durham, NC
Thank you, Tim, for being so inspiring! You’re a good man with a beautiful spirit, and I wish we had more people like you sharing this planet with us. Love and big, big HUGS! <3
Tim,
Here’s wishing you nothing but the best in life with all of God’s blessings. I first heard your story on NPR’ Story Corps then saw coverage on the Today Show. You are an inspiration that I can relate to. My son, Nick, is developmentally disabled. He is 38 years old and, like you, has defied many odds. He was the first student at his high school to serve as a team manager for the basketball team where he lettered all three years. Today, every sport at every high school in the district has a student with a disability serving as team mangers. He was one of the first mentally challenged people in the Kansas City area to own his own home. He too has many medals from his Special Olympics days. He will soon complete his 20th year at the Marriott where he currently works in the laundry. Cheers to your parents your their support and willingness to allow you to be the best you can be.
By the way, may daughter and her family live in ALbuquerque. The next time we come to visit, we plan on coming to see you at your restaurant.
Blessings,
Ron
Great story and fantastic premise for a restaurant….We may have to plan our next family vacation to NM just to dine at Tim’s Place and get a, now “World Famous” hug!
Dayle, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Hi Tim, I just wanted to wish you well and much success in your endeavor. Keep up the good work.
Denis J Auclair
somerset, MA
Hi Tim !!
just saw the articles and watched videos of you ! You are such an inspiration in this life for unconditional love
It’s what Life is truly supposed to be about …. Unconditional love …. a great ” Oneness ” You have achieved that indeed
when I watch you give one of your hugs … it’s plain that you give total “surrender” of yourself to that hug with them
THAT is what is phenomenal ….. the total surrender of giving … that connection ….
I hear people also say that about myself … that they need an ” Alyx hug ” from me …. and I love that …..
Some day this summer we plan to travel from Ohio to visit your place… and at that time … my wish is for a Tim / Alyx hug …..
thank you for being such a catalyst for change in people’s lives.
the best to you
Alyx Schoonover
Ashland Oh
Good Luck In your new endeavor. We live in Albuquerque and will try to stop by soon.
God bless, Geri Lynn Michael
Hi Tim! I just saw you on the TODAY Show!! You are a rock star! My husband and I live in Portland, Oregon with our two kids but we are from Albuquerque. I work at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp every summer. We are a camp that provided insanely fun adventures for campers with varying abilities. Every year I am inspired by our campers. Your story made my heart so happy! I can’t wait to share your story with campers this summer! You are an amazing human being!
In mid July I am coming to Albq. to pick my daughter up from her visit to the grandparents. I would love to bring them all for breakfast or lunch and meet you! I love hugs!! I’d also like to bring you a donation to one of your causes. I can’t wait to meet you!
Cheers!
Tasha Pacheco
Hi Tim,
You’re an inspiration and someone I will never forget. Your positive attitude is infectious, and I hope you eat at your restaurant one day.
Mike
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INSPIRATION AND NEVER GIVING UP ON YOUR DREAMS. GOD BLESS YOU
Tim,
Wishing you much success in your endeavor ! You are an inspiration !
((((( hugs )))) to you !
I hope we make it here sometime soon.
We live in Arizona…not too far away
~Patti and Mark
I wish you the best of luck & success, I hope to visit your place someday!
Hi Tim,
Just saw your beautiful story on the Today show. This is so awesome and I am so proud of you. I know your parents. I was their first employee when they opened up their new business in the early 90′s. Wonderful folks! I knew you and your brothers back then. I can’t believe how grown up all of your are now. My how time flys. Gary and I can’t wait to stop in and get a hug and taste the great food you are serving. You truly are an inspiration to all ages. Best of luck!
Susie
I just saw your story on the Today Show & was so impressed with what you’re doing. You are an absolutely phenomenal person! I hope I get to come to your restaurant one day. Keep up the awesome work!
Tim — I LOVE your restaurant concept! I’ve never been there, I’ve never even been to Albuquerque or NM for that matter…but would like to congratulate you on a BRILLIANT restaurant concept.
So often, people miss out on the sweetness of life (hugs being one of them) and try to cover up their sadness with sweet foods. I see this all the time in my health coaching practice and with people I meet. I experience this myself when life gets busy for my family (3 kids, one husband and me) and those chocolate brownies start calling my name…way too often. Brownies have made me sick – but hugs never do.
Tim, I guess I think you are genius type material — sharing your message of love. May healing the world begin at your door. If everyone gave hugs after experiencing one of your hugs…the love would spread like wildfire.
Blessings on you and your business…I will be sure to make your restaurant a destination if I ever find myself down that way.
Be Well,
Amy Konkoly
A Taste for Wellness, LLC
http://www.atasteforwellness.com
Congratulations on your successful venture. If I ever travel to New Mexico, this Canadian lady will stop by for grilled quesadillas and a spinach salad!!!
Tim
Just saw your heartwarming story on the TODAY show and love your spirit and compassion!
So inspiring. I go to Santa FE a few times a year and will come visit you….. lots of luck to you!…… sending HUGS from Colorado.
jan
Hi Tim,
Saw your story and restaurant on the Today show and I just wanted to wish you all of God’s finest blessings in all you do.
You’re an inspiration to many. Thanks for your joy and spirit and love for life……
Respectfully,
Elaine
Hi Tim,
I saw you on the Today show this morning, and you made my day, week, life, complete. You are an inspiration to every young person who wants to run a business. I hope someday I can meet you and visit Tim’s Place.
Keep up the Hugs.
God Bless,
Terry
Greetings from Fredericksburg, VA. I was watching the Today Show. I have seen many inspirational stories but yours by far takes first place. WOW!!!!! I wish you the best in everything you do. Many hugs to you, your family, and your staff.
Cheryl Timm
Hi Tim,
I saw your story on the Today show and I have to say, you are a truly inspiring person. Your perserverence and passion are awesome and I hope to someday visit your restaurant and get a hug. You are a symbol of what dreaming big can lead to, no matter who you are. I would also like to thank you for demonstrating to the world what people with Downs Syndrome are capable of. I have an uncle with Down Syndrome, and it has always been one of my missions to share with others how special a person he is.
Thank you and keep up the great work,
Bianca
Hello Tim,
Wow!!!! Dreams are endless and you defined that!!! I’m so inspired by your story and accomplishments, you have completely changed my way of thinking. I have a 3 year old daughter with Down Syndrome and her spirit reminds me of you. She lights up the room when she comes in and everyone around her just adores her. I know now that I should only have high expectations of her because her abilities are endless. Keep being a super human being and loving young man. You are truly blessed!!! Don’t like when people refer to special needs as “special” I refer to you as “truly blessed”!!!! Keep up the good work and continue to inspire others!!!
Many blessings,
Keisha Rozell & family
We now have a reason to visit New Mexico
I’m amazed by you, your accomplishments, and especially your attitude. Keep up the great work and I hope you continue inspiring people across the world.
With love and admiration,
Raquel and Alan Franklin, and family.
I saw your story on television and if I am ever in your area, we are definately stopping for a bite at your restaurant! It was cool to see a story where a restaurant holds such a high regard for its customers and is run by a great team. Take care and many blessings to you.
Wendy
Hugs for you, Tim!
Dear Tim,
I just watched the story about you and your restaurant on The Today Show. What a wonderful place!! I wish we had a
Restaurant like yours in Naperville! You are a true blessing and inspiration!
God Bless You Tim! May you continue to show His love to others!
Sending you a big Hug!!
Debbie
Dear Tim,
I heard about you and your wonderful restaurant this morning on the today show. I think what you have accomplished in your lifetime & all love in your heart is just amazing!! I wish you continued success & hope all of your dreams will always come true!!
I wish you had a restaurant where I live, I would be sure to be a regular.
Take care & always keep that beautiful smile.
Fondly
Yvette Calenda
You are a shining example of what you can achieve if you work hard enough for it!
Tim, we wish you all of the success and happiness that life can offer…you are awesome.
Susan and Doug
Hi Tim!
I read an article about you in People Magazine last year and just saw the piece that they did on the Today Show. My husband and I have a daughter named Zoe with Down Syndrome who will turn two in May. She is truly a blessing from God and we are so thankful for her!
Your story and success are a great inspiration and encouragement for us as we are just at the beginning of our journey with Zoe. We wish you the very best in all that you do and hope to visit your restaurant some day.
Blessings,
Nicole and Dan Davis
Tim,
I just saw your story on the TODAY SHOW. What a great concept for your business to count hugs. As a father of a 15 year old daughter with Down Syndrome, I hope to visit one day.
Tim, you are a real inspiration. I am so glad I found out about you and your experiences and abilities. Most people who do not have DS do not have the drive and excitment that you do. I only wish you the best, and am looking forward to meeting you one day soon, and visiting your fine restaurant…All the best!
Dave
I just saw you on the Today Show – you are a beautiful person! You made my Monday the best ever – sending you best wished and lots of HUGS!!!!!
Greetings from Fredericksburg, Virginia. I just saw you on the Today show. WOW!!! What a great story. You are truly an inspiration to us all. Many hugs to you, your family, and your staff.
Just want to say you are awesome Tim!!!!.. I am a parent of a 8 year old wonderful little boy with Down Syndrome. He is a very very special boy to me and everyone he touches..and you , my friend are a wonderful inspiration to us all. Good luck in all you do and keep up the good work!
just saw you on Today’s Show! My wish for is from Puerto Rico is many blessings to your restaurant, your family, your crew, your customers and of course for the huggable person you are. I’m sure you will turn anyone’s bad day to an awesome one! Sending you a great hug from this side of a caribean island.
You are an inspirational individual and my wish for you, now that your dream has become a reality, is to continue to live your life with the joy that you have brought to so many others. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story and for being the exceptional young man that you are.
Wishing you continued success and sending a big hug!
I am a few years younger than you. I have faced incredible onstacles in my life and embrace ‘survive and thrive’ stories. They encourage me that success is possible. You, my friend, remind me there is a God and ‘success’ is in His hands and He knows what He is doing. Thanks for the reminder.
I just saw your story on the Today show and had to tell you that you are amazing. If more people treated others the way you do this world would be a much better place. Keep up the great work!
Tim,
I just saw your story on the Today Show. Congratulations on living your dream!!!
{{{{{HUGS}}}} to you!!!
Kim
I saw your story on the Today Show and heard about Tim’s Place on NPR too!! Congratulations to you Tim, you are a truly wonderful young man! Good Luck!!
Hi, Tim,
I saw the story on the Today Show about you and your restaurant, and I just wanted to tell you how inspiring it was to me! What a great idea to give hugs all day! Since I live in North Carolina and am too far away to visit, I’d like to send you a hug through the computer.
(((((BIG HUG))))
Keep up the good work!
Donna Wenner
Charlotte, NC
I wish you the very best and most successful of stories in the restaurant business! Congratulations for following your dream, and thank you for distributing love and good will to human kind!!! in addition to good food
Tim,
What an inspiring story! You put a smile on my face this morning! Keep on giving those hugs and if I am in the area, I will definitely come to eat at Tim’s Place!
All the best to you,
Shelley
Hi Tim,
I just saw the story about you and your restaurant on the Today Show! It sounds awesome and I am really happy for you. Thanks for showing people that everyone has gifts and when we use them, we can change the world. Blessings to you and your family, who obviously love and support you!
Keep hugging!
Kathleen
I just saw you on good morning America I am so impressed with you Tim I wish I could eat at your place but I’m here in Florida
If you ever come to Florida you and your family are welcome to stay at my home !!!! You keep up the HUGS
My wish is to come with my Mom from Canada to get a hug! She always needs good motivation to travel and YOU Tim are that motivation! She was in tears after seeing you on the TODAY show this morning.
Hug you soon!
Bernice
Just saw your story on the Today Show. What an inspiration! I will be in town in late July…and I’ll be stopping in for breakfast.
What an amazing story! You go Tim! Your story and attitude is truly an inspiration!
I just saw your story. I am so inspired by you. Now I have a reason to visit Albuquerque! Wishing you oodles of success!!! *hugs*
Tim,
I heard you and your dad on NPR the other morning. I was in tears by the end. You and your dad are obviously fantastic people and I wish I lived closer so I could come visit. Meanwhile, I’ve told a lot of people up here in the Green Mountains about you!
Warm regards,
Carol S.
Dear Tim,
I saw a post on Facebook about your story and it really made me smile. I work in a restraunt in Huntsville, AL and I wish our restraunt was even half as friendly as uours…we try our hardest. I would like to send you my best wishes and may you have continued success!
Thank You,
Shawn
Hi Tim how are you, my name is Tomas from Argentina. Nice Restaurant you have. You shpuld upload videos of your restaurant in Youtube.
Best Wishies!
Hello, Tim … I hope that I have the opportunity to come to New Mexico one of these days for breakfast or lunch and definitely a hug! You made my day today, watching the video of you dancing into work and your enthusiasm for Tim’s Place! Wishing you continued good luck and joy in your business!
Sue
I read your article in NPR.! What a wonderful and inspirational story!!!!
No wish..just THANKS!
Hello Tim!
It was so wonderful to read your StoryCorp’s story on NPR’s site this morning (http://www.npr.org/2013/03/15/174328613/a-good-enough-dad-and-his-special-son). Little did I know that you were so famous! I put a link to the piece on my Facebook, and suddenly had a bunch of likes as well as “ROAD TRIP!” messages.
I can’t wait to come to Albuquerque to eat at your wonderful restaurant, but more importantly, to hug YOU. You give so many hugs, so it is my goal to bring in a troupe of people who are specifically there to just hug you back.
Thank you for your kindness and congratulations on having a place that is so loving!
I hope you are having a wonderful day! Hugs from Oregon!
Sylvia
Job Well Done Tim!
Live your dream with your dad. Saw the story on the NPR site and heard the story.
Jay
We heard your story on WNYC, New York. Incredibly inspiring, even for a guy who does not always agree with the opinions of Public Radio.
Take heart that we hardened people sit in traffic on the Garden State Parkway, we looked at ourselves in the mirror when we heard about your business. ..And we are defense industry engineers.
Very well done. Much success out there. Keep the Faith.
-Ken Ameika
I wish for the success of your restaurant. I am a retired special education teacher from Pennsylvania and taught several loving and friendly children with Down’s Syndrome. Many of them were affectionate and a special gift to their family and friends. May God bless you in your new adventure.
Tim your story is such an inspiration!
May God continue to bless you always.
Hi Tim! I met you once long ago. You were just a boy. But even then, I knew you were someone special.
Keep up the good work. You (and your parents) inspire me.
*Hugs*
Dear Tim, I heard your conversation with your dad on NPR, I never thought of going to New Mexico but now I really wanna go just to get a hug! you are a great person and you have wonderfull parents.
I sure wish we had a Tim’s place in California! God bless you and if we ever make it to New Mexico we will sure stop at your restaurant.
Big hugs!!
Just read about your story on NPR’s Sunday edition and am overwhelmed with your story…almost made me cry. It is so enlightening to consider such love for others and love for Tim. Here in the Southwest things and people can be harsh; however,
it takes savvy advocates, like you and I, to put these people in place time and time again. I wish things were really much
better here; it just takes too much time and space to push who and what we are that will make a difference. I used to do
this all the time. Now, I live to work, play and possibly find love despite a graduate degree and effort to succeed often. Your
story is what I needed to hear this morning. I am proud to call you a brother in a sense of difference, but not in a sense of
achievement. Keep on going, Tim! The world is watching and all of us DO desperately need inspiration in trying times.
God’s blessings and many to you in the future and always…Thank you for championing the cause of others with difference…we really do make the difference!
Adios and many blessings!
Debra C. Garcia, El Paso, TX
Congratulations, Tim! You deserve all the success you have had and hugs and good business forever. I live in California, but if I ever come your way I will certainly visit your restaurant. I hope that you decide to add a few more veggie entries to your list, they are something many people look for.
Tim, thank you for treating us so well the other day. We wish you happiness, joy, and many blessings always.
Tim
I’m a pretty cynical, hardened man.
But learning your story made my week. You’re an incredible young man!
I have a 6 yr old son with Autism.
You and your parents should be so proud.
Best wishes
My best wishes to you and your family, Tim!
I will definately get to your place when I go to Albuquerque.
God Bless you!
You inspire me Tim. Heard you on Story. Corps Friday morning it was great. Thanks
Hi Tim! I’m Colleen and I’ve read all about your place! I think that you are brilliant and I hope someday I can come and visit!
Much love and hugs for you your family and staff all the way from Ohio!
Tim,
I wonderful story about you and your family on NPR. Keep doing what you are doing!
From Houston fans
I heard your and your Dad on NPR’s Story Corps this past Friday morning. I had a feel good feeling all day as I told people to check out the podcast of your story. You are truly a blessing to this world as is my niece who I find very wise and insightful.
My husband and I are going to make a concerted effort to make it to your restaurant mid-May as we will be traveling to Santa Fe for a brief get-a-way. Sure hope you are there at the time so I can get and give a hug.
Thank you for your story.
Nora Wegener
Thank you for giving me inspiration and hope, that anything is possible. Our son, who has Cerebral Palsy, has been trying to teach us that since Day 1! I am thankful for you and the happiness you bring to so many people. Grace and peace, Ana
Hi Tim. I just watched the aol video on Facebook and was awe inspired by you. You are an amazing gentleman. I wish everyone in the world could have your go get em, live life to the fullest attitude on life. You make me wanna make everyday the best it can be. We live in Ohio but it would sure be nice to eat at Tim’s Place one day and receive your amazing hugs. I love the digital hug counter you have. And you are right. .. they are zero calories. Than you for making making my day just by being you!
The very best in your business and life…you are an inspiration! I will come someday with my son Ram who has Down’s as well and loves to hug and crack jokes making his classmates and family laugh a lot! Ram will turn 9 years old in a week and has a lot to accomplish like you. Best wishes from our family to yours and many hugs…Nidhi
Hi Tim, You are an inspiration to many of us. I am a mother of a senior in high school and 13 year old triplets. I am also a para educator and work with students with disabilities. I love my job and enjoy working with my students. I have also become a better person because of my students who teach me everyday on how precious life really is. Everyone in this world is not perfect and there is no such thing as a disability, only if you let it hold you back on pursuing your dreams. You sound like a true champ – so keep up the great things you have already accomplished!
Your friend -
Mrs. Hoffey
Dear Tim, When I saw your video, I was so impressed, I have a son your age, your parents must be so proud. New Mexico is on my bucket list now, because I would love to meet you, eat at your restaurant and definitely get one of your famous hugs. Best wishes to your future success.
WOW!!! Hope to come by for a hug (and some food) some day if I am in Albuquerque
Hi Tim, You are an amazing human being. I wish more people were like you. Last year I taught a little girl with Down’s Syndrome whose mom is her Superhero just like your mom and dad are yours. Keep doing what you are doing.
Hello Tim and family! I heard you and your father on NPR news while driving into work, and was inspired and deeply moved by your story and the close relationship that was apparent between you and your father. You guys are all role models and inspirations to us all, and I wish Tim’s Place was here at home! If I am ever in ABQ, I will be sure to swing by Tim’s for lunch. Keep up the good work, and God bless you! Sincerely, Thom.
Kudos to you, Tim and to your parents for living life so well! Heard you and your Dad on NPR’s StoryCorps yesterday – made my day!
Just watched your amazing video on facebook! What an awesome guy you are! If I’m ever in your area, I will stop by for a hug and food! Keep up on the awesome job you are doing!
Damn boy!!! You made me cry on my way to work listening to your story.
Tim’s Place is now the number one restaurant on my wish list. I hope you guys run a tight ship over there, cos I don’t want to hear that you’ve run out of hugs when I come in for breakfast and lunch.
Thanks a lot for all you do. You guys at Tim’s place are truly an inspiration.
Your new #1 fan
Hey Tim!
I just wanted to send you a computer “high five” for your wonderful story and restaurant! I have had the blessing of working with adults with disabilities for the past 6 years. Four years ago, I went back to school and got my Masters in Special Education so I could teach kids with disabilities. This was an amazing journey for me because when I was little I had a learning disability in math. Now, not only do I understand math, I teach it! Thank you for being a gift to all of us and showing us how to reach for our dreams. I can’t wait to come to Albuquerque and meet you in person! Keep dancing and keep reaching for your dreams. Many hugs and blessings from Phoenix.
The Sandovals
We wish you the best. My husband and I watched the video and we were so proud of you. Your parents seem just as wonderful as you. Maybe someday we will stop in Tim’s Place when we are in Albuquerque. We both could use a hug or two! Keep up the good work Tim. May God bless you and your family and the restaurant. We live in Wisconsin near Lake Michigan.
HI Tim
AWESOME!! Heard the interview with you and your dad on Story Corps! If I ever make it your way from the Northwest, I will certainly stop by.
Thanks for a great story on my way to work yesterday!
I am inspired by you. I saw your story on aol an I just want to wish you all the best in everything you do. If I am ever in NM I will look forward to meeting you
Just saw a video on Facebook about your restaurant and so happy for you. Wish I lived closer so I could visit. I live in Wisconsin but maybe someday I can come for breakfast and a hug. Way to go!!!
Dear Tim,
I heard a story about you and your dad on the radio yesterday. I remember seeing you on the news once, too. I loved hearing your story and I want to come to your restaurant. I love Albuquerque, so it’s another good reason to visit! I live in Portland, Oregon so it’s a bit of a drive, but I’ll get there one day! I wish you lots of continued success in your business, and very good wishes to you and your wonderful family. You guys are awesome.
Lucy
I wish you complete happiness and wild success with the restaurant and all of your endeavors. I have a 38 year-old brother with Downs Syndrome.
From Pennsylvania, I love you. I have always wanted to see New Mexico and your restaurant and hugs have inspired me to follow that dream. You are an angel from heaven. Love, Mary
Dear Tim,
We heard your interview on NPR Radio yesterday. Wonderful story! You are an inspiration to me and to my son Tim as well. We will be sure to stop by to say hello, get a hug and breakfast on our way through ABQ to Flagstaff, AZ later this spring.
All the best and God Bless you and your family!
Keep up the great work! Cannot wait to bring my Molly to meet you! She is quietly napping on the floor but is a one year-old full of spirit and lots of 21 beauty.
All the best,
John, Paula, Valerie and Molly Bunde
Bloomington, Indiana
Tim,
you are a true inspiration!!! heard your father-son interview on facebook. You will remain an inspiration to me and everyone around you!!!
hugs from Pennsylvania!!!
Hi Tim,
I live in Connecticut. I listen to National Public Radio everyday while driving to work, and home. Yesterday, on my way to work, I heard the StoryCorps recording of you and your dad talking. You guys made my day. You are both heros that we can all look up to. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Wishing you, your family, and your restaurant all the best,
Roland
I saw your video on Facebook this morning and immediately posted it on my wall for all of my friends to see. I can’t wait to share this with my seventh grade students — it’s a wonderful story for everyone to see. Sending you tons of hugs from New York!
Tim,
From one family owned business to another – yours! – Lindsay & I send you a digital hug from Florida. We heard y’all on NPR yesterday – awesome! We wish you and your family continued success. Thanks for the positivity.
Gene & Lindsay
Merritt Island, FL
Hi Tim!
I had the good fortune to watch a video about you and your restaurant. You truly are an inspiration to one and all. To have such a good outlook on life and enjoy what you are doing – well, it’s something we should all aspire to. As with countless others, I too wish I lived nearby so I could frequent your restaurant. Rest assured, if I am ever in your area, I will be there.
Wishing you continued success and countless hugs!
Bobbi
Ovid, NY
reading about your resturant has mad me feel so happy and gives me hope for my daughters future. My daughter Jacana is
12 1/2 and has just started high school. She is not coping with high school her teachers are also not coping with her. she has been suspended twice since high school started in febuary. a total of 12 days and has been sent home every other day after 2 hours. so last week i started going to school with her. I am so happy now reading about ur resturant, it’s given me hope that jacana too one day will be able to live her life and not need me there every step.
thankyou for sharing ur story. If one day i am in america i will surly come to dine in ur resturant and would love a hug
We would love to come to you for breakfast and a hug.
Only problem is: we live in the Netherlands!
if you can dream it….
You are my inspiration for today
Hi Tim,
I heard your story on NPR this morning and was overjoyed to hear about the love you share with your dad and about your college experience. My 2-year old niece Ruby also has Down syndrome. Her specialty is kisses but she loves giving hugs too!
Her mom and dad started a nonprofit called Ruby’s Rainbow that raises money for college scholarships for individuals with Down syndrome. They raised $20,000 in the first year and gave away 11 scholarships to these awesome individuals: http://www.rubysrainbow.org/recipients.html
If you know anyone else with Down syndrome who is attending college or a post-secondary program, the scholarship application deadline this year is July 12th. http://www.rubysrainbow.org/how-to-apply.html
Wishing you all the best with your restaurant!
Sara
wow Tim, you and you Dad were wonderful on StoryCorps. I will come visit your restaurant when I visit Albuquerque!
I listened to your story on NPR today. You are an inspiration! Congratulations on your business venture.
I’m so proud of you!!!!!!!! What a great person you are
I have a princess who also was blessed with Down Syndrome I would to go to your restaurant one day !!!!!
Keep those hugs coming!!!!!
I am amazed! You are truly an ispiration to EVERYONE!
Many hugs from Oakville, Ontario CANADA!!!
Time, you are an inspiration. I think you are such a cool guy and have a great outlook on life. I hope one day to visit your restaurant and give you a hug if I make it to Albuquerque.. Keep up the good work!
Branden
Napa, California
Tim, I heard you and your father this morning on NPR while driving to work. You both made my day and inspired me. Keep sharing your respet-worthy love, character, and talents. You ROCK!
I wish you continued success in your business. Thank you for being such an awesome role model!
My daughter has Down Syndrome! I hope we can do as well as you are doing some day!
Hugs!
Jean
I think you are wonderful. I saw your video and it is so inspiring. If you had a restaurant here I would come for a hug. Great Idea and I am so proud you are a wonderful young man .
I was touched hearing you and your father on NPR this morning. It made remember when my parents dropped me off at college. Thank you for giving the beginning of my day a positive start! I wish the best for you, your family and Tim’s Place! Sending a hug from Wisconsin.
Heard you on NPR this morning with you Dad, wish I didn’t live so far away because I’d love a hug with my breakfast! Thanks for sharing your story, it was very refreshing to hear something so positive and uplifting.
Hi Tim!!
I heard your story on NPR today, and just wanted to know how impressed I am with you and all your accomplishments!!
We in live Washington DC, but if we ever get that way, we are eating at Tim’s Place!!
Congratulations!!
Jane
Tim! Saw your video and you are such an inspiration! It is so wonderful you were able to reach your goal and achieve your dream! I am still working on mine
I have shared your video and will, someday, bring my brother down so that we can get some hugs. Wishing you happiness and success in your professional and personal lives! Go, TIm!!
I heard your story on NPR this morning and it was so beautiful and inspiring. You truly have a wonderful life! All the best to you and your family! God bless you!
I read your story on NPR today. Your menu looks wonderful! I wish I could come eat at your restaurant and get a big hug from you! My family and I live in Norway, so New Mexico is a little to far to go for lunch.
We wish you all the best from our family in Oslo, Norway!
Dear Tim,
I just listened to your story on NPR. It really moved me! A BIIIIIIG HUG from Germany and all the best for you and your family!!!
God bless,
Andreas
Keep up the awesome work Tim, you’re an inspiration to a lot of people!!
To see a person with a huge smile go to work like that and dance. That is truly something special!
Hi Tim!
Marianne
I just heard your story on NPR, I thought I’d stop by and tell you how AWESOME you are!! I’m all the way out in California but I hope to someday get one of your famous hugs.
Hi Tim,
I found your website from the Storycorps piece on NPR this morning. I wanted to thank you and your father for sharing such a wonderful story with me. It brought tears to my eyes at the end when you called your parents “my superheros”.
If I’m ever near your restaurant I’ll make a point of stopping in for lunch and getting one of those hugs.
Thanks again to you and your father for making me get warm fuzzies on my way to work!
Take care,
-Brian
Hey Tim
I saw your video online on Kim Komando’s site. Your restaurant rocks and so do you! I wish YOU and yoour staff and family the best that God has to offer for every are of your life!!
Tim,
I heard you and your father on NPR this morning and I found your story delightful. I wish you all the luck in the world with your business. You sound like a very lucky, happy person. When I am in Albequerce I will definitely come to your restaurant for a meal and a hug.
Grant Ehat
Dear Tim,
I listened to your story core on NPR and was truly moved! Your story inspirational! I hope that one day I can visit your restaurant and get one of your famous Hugs!
Tim, I want to wish you the best of EVERYTHING! Your restaurant sounds awesome! You are an inspiration to all! Take care and best wishes for you and your business. Would love to stop in if I am ever your way! Hugs and Love from Mississippi!!!
Hi Tim,
I saw your video on my Facebook page and loved it! I have a 26 year old son with Down Syndrome, Chuck E, who works at Safeway as a courtesy clerk and loves music. We live in Crescent City, CA and if we visit your town we’ll visit your restaurant first. You’re the man!!! I’d love to meet the rest of your family too. Chuck E has a wonderful brother like you do.
Best always,
Diane Williams
Tim,
I wish that you continue to be the worlds friendliest restaurant.
This industry needs more people like you, if you ever need a chef to come down and fill in or want to do a charity cooking event or anything special please let me know.
I will put together a group of friends and would love to someday come down and help promote this wonderful concept you have going.
I hope you get a million hugs, and then another five million for good measure.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Miller
Hi Tim!
I just listened to your Storycorps interview on NPR after all of my coworkers were raving about how inspiring it was. I am so glad that I heard it. I was very moved by your story, and I am so thrilled that you are living your dream! Thank you for sharing your story. You inspire me, and I really want to come visit you at your restaurant now! I live in Atlanta, so I’ll make sure to make a special trip there whenever I’m out west again. God bless!!
Tim, bless your heart and your inspiration. We have a 2-year old son (Cooper) with Down Syndrome. We have all the hope in the world for him, but it’s awesome to see that hope, love, and drive can produce such a wonderful person and make a dream come true. We will make it a point to take a trip to Albuquerque in the future so we can eat at your restaurant and get hugs.
I heard your story on NPR this morning. I teach high school refugee students to read, write, and speak English. We are learning about genes, and heredity. You will be a great source of strength for my students. Your example of following a dream is a lesson often hard to learn in school. Lots of love and luck for your life and business!
I heard your story on StoryCorps this morning. I cried my eyes out in my car on the way to work. Your story is an amazing one of personal drive and passion and the way you and your father talk together is so simple but makes room for all of this love to shine through. Anybody who heard the broadcast today knows without a doubt that you and your dad are really wonderful people.
The part that really moved me was that while you talked about your own unique story and your own doubts and fears and eventual (amazing) accomplishments, I realized that you were telling the story of every father and son. I remembered how much my dad wants the best for me. I remembered how it felt for me and for my parents when I got dropped off at college. I remembered being afraid or sad and having my parents to help me. It felt good to remember all of those things and know how much my family loves me and to take some time to think about how much I love them.
Thank you for giving me such a great start to my morning today.
Ryan
Hi Tim! I heard your interview with your dad this morning on my way to work. I work with kids with special needs. Your restaurant sounds like a great place and I hope I get to visit some day!
Sending the best of luck from Atlanta, Ga!
Stacy
I read your story on npr.org to my Writing Class. You caught their attention for your strength and persistence. Thank you for showing a group of teens that everyone can be a teacher, and all of us should be paying attention to the lessons life gives us.
May God bless you and your family!
F. Reeves
Great job, Tim! I wish I lived in New Mexico so I could come try your restaurant!
Tim, my wish for you is that you never, EVER stop believing! May you and your family continue to be examples for all of us. Thank you for sharing your story. Sending you a HUGE HUG from Ft. Collins, Colorado. Can’t wait to come and try the food at your restaurant!
Hi Tim
We saw your Restraunt opening in California. Looks like a stand up establishment! Looks like a great place to stop at in New Mexico.
Hi Tim and everyone at Tim’s place!
I just heard your NPR conversation and it made me feel so good. I worry about the planet all the time, with all the wars and fighting, poverty and environmental damage, and sometimes get really sad. But your talk make me feel really great, because for all the darkness, people like you are the light. Thank you for being out there and being amazing.
I am a 33-year-old living in Montreal, Canada, and my wish is to come visit you at your restaurant one day.
You, Tim, are an inspiration to everyone! I am currently going to school for Elementary Education, Early Childhood/Special Education and Special Education K-12 and YOU MAKE ME HAPPY! Thank you for sharing your story – If I am ever in New Mexico, I’ll be SURE to come by for some delicious food and a hug!
XOXO
My wish is that you continue sharing your story. I work at the WV Department of Education, Office of Special Programs, and coordinate professional development for educators and agencies to support students with disabilities to plan for work, learning and living after graduation. Your interview with your father was on public radio this morning as I headed to work. I will share your story at a meeting I am hosting next week for districts in our state who are working to improve graduation and dropout rates. It was so inspiring and really shows how the interests and preferences of an individual can result in meaningful and rewarding outcomes. Changing the expectations of the adults who work in my field is one of my primary goals. Thank you!
Dear Tim,
We are with you and love you. Please visit our facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfellowshipbc/
Blessing,
Robert
Hey Tim, our class thinks your restaurant is really cool!!! We wish we could come to your place!!
Keep up your good work!!
Visit our class website some time and say Hi
http://moodle.warwicksd.org/blogs/smorris/
You are an inspiration!
Dear Tim,
May you know as much joy in your heart as you bring to others.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Here’s a hug from your new fan in San Francisco,
Christina
Tim,
I heard your story today riding into work and have shared the online link with several others. I admire all you have done but was most impressed with your relationship with your Dad.
Hugs to you both for sharing your story!
Blessings,
Jim Boyea
I wish Tim and the whole Harris family and everybody at Tim’s Place continued success and happiness. I also want to know; what are the most popular food items?
I hope all is well and Tim The Man, if I am ever in your area, I would want a hug, too! Keep up the great work!
Regards,
Neil C.
Brookline, MA
Great job! I loved your food and the omelette was amazing. Good luck with the restaurant, you guys have one of the best restaurants in the area!
Thanks again,
Dave.
Tim, I heard your story this morning on NPR. Great job man!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Best of luck,
Mark
Binghamton, NY
Wishing you success in your business Tim! Thanks for your contributions to America!
I wish for you much happiness I always have said that getting and giving hugs makes you live longer and be happy!!
Heard your story on NPR last night and had to check out your restaurant. You are an inspiration and I’ll bet your family is as well. It’s a long drive from the Florida panhandle but if I am ever that way I’m coming in for some good food and a free hug!
Have A Great Day!!!
John
To say that you are an inspiration to all is an understatement. I would wish you success, but you already have that. I would wish you love, but it appears there many who love you already. I do wish you all this and more; joy every morning, peace that passeth understanding, and gratitude for reminding me to be humble.
congrats ,heard your story on NPR, it brought a smile to my face as well,,,you did it… professor of special education, do have a face book page ,,your work is very inspirational.
Thank you for being such an inspiration Tim! I hope your beautiful story will be heard far and wide. We can all learn a lot from you buddy.
Tim – I heard your story on NPR this morning and I had tears in my eyes. I thought what a remarkable family, I could just hear the love between you and your father. Sending hugs to you!
Tim, I heard your story this AM on NPR’s Story Corps! I think it is fantastic what you have accomplished in your life! I imagine you are going to be very successful in your life. I am a case manager in Oregon for people with developmental disabilities. My wish is that YOU inspire folks across the nation to pursue their dreams!
Congrats on everything you’ve done sir!
Your talk with your dad on NPR this morning made my day! Thanks for helping me to have a great attitude today.
Tim,
Hello from OHIO! My mother-in-law heard your story on NPR and sent us the link to your restaurant. All I can say is-YOU ROCK! You’re story is one that I’ll share. Thanks for being an inspiration to the Down syndrome community and so many others. Keep living your dreams!
Hello Tim,
I heard your story today on NPR. You are an inspiration. My son, Isaac, is 11 years old and he has Down Syndrome. He loves to play basketball and greet at our church.
I am going to share your story with him. Thanks for making this world a happier and friendlier place.
Robert Hawthorne
Patti,
We are so sorry to hear about your brother. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Tim would LOVE to meet you and give you a very special hug.
Hugs,
Jeannie (Tim’s Mom)
I just heard your story on NPR and found you and your father to be a true inspiration. You guys truely understand the importance of customer service in a world where most places want to move on to the next customer. I look forward to eating at Tim’s Place the next time I’m in Albuquerque for a Tim’s Loaded Cinnamon Roll. Keep up the good work!
Tim & Family!
I just heard you on Story Corps with your dad. Wow! You sound like a wonderful son and you’ve made your loving family proud. Keep up the good, hard work. You are a great example to everyone for so many reasons.
love to you all,
Hollie
Hi Tim,
I just heard your story this morning on NPR’s StoryCorps. I must say that you and your family are quite an inspiration. I could feel the love you have for each-other and the passion you have for your restaurant. I can’t wait to stop by Tim’s Place the next time I am in Albuquerque!
All the best,
Leif Carlson
Washington, DC
Hi Tim
Thank you for the inspiration! Wish you well in all your endeavors. Please continue with the advocacy for persons with disabilities. Bless your heart (:
Gustin
Here’s another hug for Tim from Buffalo, NY ((Hug))
Tim – you rule! I was raised in Albuquerque and now live in Seattle. When I visit Albuquerque in April I will come to your restaurant. I hope to meet you! Yours, Barry
Hi Tim,
I heard your story on NPR’s Storycorps this morning and was brought to tears. You are such an inspirational, thoughtful and incredible man. I hope to make it to New Mexico so that I can visit your restaurant and hopefully meet you!
Hugs from DC,
Kristen
You’re an inspiration!! You are reaching people all over the world and inspiring them to try and work as hard as you do, and be kind at the same time!! Amazing!!
Much love from up here in Nova Scotia, Canada!!
Tim,
How wonderful to hear your story on NPR today. I work for a social service agency in Chicago serving people with developmental disabilities. Your story gives all of us great hope. Congratulations on all you have accomplished.
Dawneen Suriano
Seguin Services
Annual Fund Director
We wish we lived in Albuquerque!
We just heard the BEAUTUFUL Story Corps piece on NPR this morning & were both so moved we burst into tears in two different rooms! Both you, Tim & your Dad are so impressive! We’re grateful you spread that LOVE around. Why not?
We have a pal who lives in Santa Fe & we’ll send along to her, our wish that she go have a hug & a breakfast, next time she’s in your town!
Our wish for the whole team is that your restaurant continues to prosper show for everyone a new business model that includes lotz more humanity, kindness & LOVE. Thanks so much for sharing yourselves with the rest of the world, Tim. (& Dad)
BIG Hugs
T & L
Here’s a “hug” from Los Angeles. You rock Tim! You are running a business the way it should be run, and your friendliness and wisdom are something that many other businessmen often do not have, or do not recognize as important. That is why YOU and Tim’s Place are special, even to those of us who have not eaten at your restaurant or been lucky enough for a hug. I am also sure that the people you have chosen to work with are also terrific people. I imagine they come to work each day with a smile on their face, and that is rare in the work-world.
I am also a businessman (we have a veterinary hospital here in Southern California), and I want to say that you are an inspiration and a true man of business. I wish you the best, and know that you and Tim’s Place will know success and enjoyment. We need more people like you and your parents in our community.
Thank you Tim,
Alexander Lepera,
Just heard you and your dad on NPR’s “Storycorp.” I hope to make it to your place next time I am in New Mexico. You are in inspiration and cause for great joy in our world. I am looking forward to my hug and a great meal next time I am in Albuquerque. Keep up the great work, Tim.
Linda S.
Denver, CO
Hi Tim!
I heard the StoryCorps segment you recorded with your father on NPR today. It brought tears to my eyes. You are such an inspirational figure and I’m so glad you are following your dreams!
I live in Maryland, but if I ever make to to New Mexico I will definitely stop in for a bite to eat.
Keep up the good work!
*hugs from Maryland*
Jonna
Dear Tim,
I just heard your interview with your Dad on StoryCorps, and I was so impressed, both by your love for each other and your maturity as a young business owner. Your restaurant sounds like a very special place, and we will be sure to visit if we are ever in town. We hope that business is going well!
Natalie
San Francisco, CA
May the Love & Hugs that you give, spread like ripples through the big pond to everyone on earth, creating more love & hugs as they go! Have a wonderful day!
Hi Tim,
I just heard your awesome interview with your dad on KNPR and was so moved I cried! You are a real life inspiration and I could hear how much you and your parents love each other, you sound like a great family. Thanks to you both for making my day great!
Love, Kelly in Las Vegas, NV
Hi Tim!! My daughter is Autistic and she has a dream to work in the medical field. My wish to you is a happy and HEALTHY life!! You have made a VERY Successful business out of love for people and GREAT food!! GOD BLESS YOU!! I’m from Florida, but would LOVE to come in JUST for the hugs!!
Tim: I just heard you and your father speak on NPR. I can’t pass along any accolades or praise you haven’t already received. Very impressive and humbling. I will be in your city this summer for work and I greatly look forward to meeting Tim and enjoying a good meal.
–Matt
i have traveled thru albuquerque many times, never knew about you until NPR today!!! what courage you have, what imagination , and what an ability to deal and conquer adversity. in my medical practice career, i have always described Down’s people as being “handycapable” not handicapped. i will be coming thru your city in april will stop by. best wishes to you in the future, keep inspiring people!!! dr jp miller, md, tucson, az.
Tim -
I work at Pride Industries in Roseville California. I’ve also lived and worked in New Mexico. I heard your Story Core conversation with your father this morning on the radio.
Our company is dedicated to creating jobs for people with disabilities. I work every day with people with all sorts of abilities and have come to love them and want only the best for them.
Your story is an exceptional example of focusing on our abilities rather than our disabilities.
Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
I promise that if I’m ever in Albequreque again I will come to you looking for a hug and a great meal!
Al the best – Muriel
Hi Tim,
I heard your story on StoryCorps via Connie Schultz, who is a journalist. Her husband is Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown. I will be visiting ABQ in a little over a week while I am on Spring Break and I’m looking forward to lunch at Tim’s Place.
Regards,
Cat from Cleveland
Dear Tim,
When I heard you and your dad’s Story Corps interview on the radio this morning, I felt like I was getting a hug through the radio. Thank you for being the kind of person who lives to bring joy into people’s lives. We’ve been planning a trip to Albuquerque in April to visit family, and we are very excited to come visit your restaurant for breakfast and add to your hug counts.
With deep respect and admiration,
Sara Bruckart
I hope you are happy and successful with the restaurant! My nephew is a boy with Down’s Syndrome and I love him and his mom and dad very much! Hearing you this morning on “Storycorp” talking with your dad about the restaurant and going to college brought me tears of joy and hope, which is dangerous while driving a car! Thank you for your story and BEST OF FORTUNE to you! Be well!
Just heard about your amazing restaurant and wanted to send you a message wrapped in a hug for you for all you do to make this world a better place!
The Story Corps presentation this monring by you and your Dad on NPR brightened my day and inspired my life. Thank you Tim — you rock!
I heard your story on NPR this morning and it made my day.
I want to wish you the best of luck!!!!
I live in Espanola but next time I am in Albuquerque my first
stop will be Tims Place!!!
God Bless and best of luck….
Hello Tim:
While driving to work this morning, I was listening to PBS and a segment about Tim’s Place came over the radio. Indeed, it was a very inspiring and heart-warming segment. So, I decided to check you out further in the internet. Thank you for the inspirational segment. I’m glad we have people like you in this world, who continue to give hope and dreams to others. I want to wish you well and may you live long. As a mental health professional in New Jersey, I’m very proud of you and moreso, as an uncle to a Down Syndrome nephew, I’m particularly happy that it is never too late for my nephew—who like you, is also facing similar challenges at school, including bullying and name calling. Very troubling that my nephew lives in Cameroon Africa, where opportunities and resources are especially limited for persons with disabilities.I continue to wish you more success in all your endeavors. I also promise to stop by at Tim’s Place whenever I’m opportuned to visit New Mexico. Stay well Tim.
We just listened to your story from NPR Radio this morning. We wish you the very best with your restaurant’s continued success. Patience says she would give you a big hug if she came there. Zakk Graden says you are very amazing. Josh says that you are inspiring, and he wishes one day to be like you. Jake says you are a spectacular human being. Sarah says she wants to give you a hug too. Your story with your Dad brought tears to my eyes; I can only hope my sons some day appreciate me as you do your Dad.
Thanks for sharing your story with us,
Mrs. Weston
We love you!
Hi Tim,
I heard your story on NPR this morning and had to visit the website. You are an inspiration to everyone…keep up the great work! I live in Boston if I’m ever out your way I’ll stop in. Just one request, extra hugs.
Stephen
Just heard of Tim’s Place on an NPR story. You have brought a joyous smile to my face today. What a lovely example of love between parent and child. I wish you all the success in the world with Tim’s Place. I hope some day to get there to enjoy a meal and hug. Keep up the good world putting happiness into the world!
I just wanted to say that I heard your Story Corps on NPR this morning and I loved it! Good job Tim – if I’m ever in Albuquerque again, I’ll have to visit!
The next time I visit Albuquerque I’ll stop by. I wish you the very best!!
I’m sending a hug to you!
Tim, I heard your story this morning on NPR radio and was deeply touched. You brought tears to my eyes. You are an inspiraton to many people who have heard your story. I wish you tremendous success!
Maureen
Tim – I just heard your story on NPR’s StoryCorps and was so incredibly moved by the effort you and your family have put forth into your dreams – congratulations on your success, and wishing you many more successful years ahead!
Hi Tim,
I heard you and your dad on Story Corps this morning on National Public Radio. You guys were great! The fact that you are differently-abled was almost the second part of the story for me. What I especially liked was the love and commitment that came through so clearly in everything you both said. You are all so fortunate to have a wonderful family.
I wish I could come by for a hug, too. But I live clear across the country in snowy Connecticut. So I’ll send you a virtual hug and a big congratulations for everything you have accomplished. Way to go, Tim!!
Hi, Tim! I had the pleasure of listening to the StoryCorp recording that you and your Dad made this morning on PBS radio. I live very far away in New York State, but I sure wish I could visit your restaurant, get a hug and a great meal. Congratulations on living your life and being what you wish to be. Your story made me smile on my way to work, what an inspiration you are to others.
Best wishes for a bright future!
Debbie
Tim,
I heard you and your dad on NPR this morning. Both you and your family are an inspiration to all. My best to you always,
Kevin Hoyle
Clemson, SC
I wish that you receive 100 fold back all of the goodness that you give out !
I saw the link for your restaurant on the QIAT list so I went to your site. You’re an amazing man Tim! I used to be in the restaurant business and know how difficult & demanding it can be. Kudos to you and your team. If I’m ever in the area, you can be sure I’ll be popping in for the food and, of couse, a hug. I hear those are great too. Continued success.
I just saw your AOL story via Facebook. You are AWESOME! You put a big smile on my face this morning. I wish you the BEST of luck with your business…and your hugs!!!
Tim, I heard your podcast (with your dad) this morning on the radio and was inspired to look up your website. After reading some of the wishes here, I plan to look you up on Facebook. You are an inspiration and beacon of hope for so many people. My great nephew, Dan, who is 4 years old has Down’s. I want to share your story with his parents and grandparents, and all of our family, so we can see what is possible when the family works together. I hope that you continue to achieve your dreams and that your life will be filled with many blessings.
I wish the world could benefit from more dreams coming true. If you have more than one dream, I wish that they all come true because the world needs dreamers like you to keep making it a better place. Thank you for making Tim’s Place a reality in this world of ours.
Hi Tim! I hope to make it out to your restaurant some day. Your menu looks fabulous!! I hope you have great success and open a nationwide chain of restaurants. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all go have a good meal that ends with a hug!! Even better, I think I’ll start my meal with a hug when I make it out there! Love and loads of luck!
I heard your story this morning and it blessed me more than words can express. May God’s blessings flow on you, your family and your restaurant. What an inspiration you are to so many.
Tim, I heard you and your dad on NPR’s Story Corp this morning. Your story is a true inspiration and really made my day. Congratulations on your success. Wishing you all the best always.
Continued success – I just heard you and your father on NPR – Morning Edition- Storycorps. What a great interview. It was a wonderful way for me to start my day.
Thank you!
Dear Tim,
I heard your story on story core this morning on the radio. I am a doctor who takes care of adults and adolescents with disabilities in Houston, Texas. I hope I can visit your restaurant sometime! The food sounds yummy and the hugs sound good too! Thanks for sharing your story.
Ellen Fremion
Hello Tim,
I heard about you today on my way to work on the radio NPR. Your story was very moving and really made my day, what a great way to start the day. Thank you so much for your inspiration. You are a true hero and an amazing person. I hope one day to stop at your resultant and meet you. It would be a true honor. Keep up the great work Tim!
Very best wishes,
Ed from CT
Hi Tim!
I just heard your story on NPR here in Boston. I absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for sharing.
My wish for you and your family is for continued success and Love.
Tim,
I was listening to NPR’s Story Corps and just had to write you. Thank you for infusing the world with you positive energy. We need more people like you! I hope my travels lead me to your restaurant one day.
Hugs from Robin in NYC
Tim,
I heard you on NPR this morning talking with your father and wanted to say that it is fantastic that you have your own restaurant. My family will be in Albuquerque in June and we are definitely coming by to have breakfast or lunch and meet you!
Best Regards,
Nick
Heard you and your dad talk today on NPR Story Core…fantastic story. I can’t wait to visit you’re restaurant!
Tim I heard your Story Corps interview today on NPR in Boston, Mass. It made me so thrilled to hear about your restaurant and listen to you and your Dad. I am a Special Education teacher in Norwell, and you are an inspiration for myself and my students. We hope to share your story with our Best Buddies Group here at Norwell High School.
Maybe I will be in Albuquerque and will most definitely stop by for a hug.
PS I cried all the way to school listening to your interview. Keep up the good work.
Susan Boyer
Norwell High School
Special Education Teacher
Hi Tim…I just heard you and your father on StoryCorp on NPR and you guys brought tears to my eyes. They were not tears of sadness but tears of joy as I Iearned what a truly awesome person you are and the special relationship you have with your family. We should all be so lucky to have that unconditional love and support. If I can ever make it to NM, I’ll be stopping by for my hug!
You are a wonderful person! Keep hugging!
Just heard of you, Tim, on NPR this morning here in Arlington, Virginia, right across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. You make me want to bring my family to Albuquerque and eat what sounds like absolutely delicious food at your place. My wish is simple: I wish that we were all more like you. Thank you for making me smile this morning, sort of a long distance hug.
Hello Tim,
I heard your StoryCorps conversation between you and your dad today. I am the mom of a nine-year-old boy with Down syndrome (his name is Duncan), and I want you to know that I found your story beautiful and inspiring. I’m very happy that you have found success and happiness in your life, and I hope I can help my son find his way to a fulfilling life as an adult.
Thank you! I hope we can make it to your restaurant some day! (We’re in Pennsylvania.)
I just heard your story on NPR in Philly and felt compeled to reach out to congratulate you on your success. Congradulations! I hope to have an oppootunity to dine at Tim’s Place some day.
Tim, you are truly an inspiration to all! Way to go man! The world would be a better place with more people like you!
Congrats and well wishes for a life time of success. If I wasn’t on the other side of the country I would be stopping in for a hug.
Dear Tim,
Your video from the Today Show was shared with me today, and you have made a great impact on my heart. My brother turned 11 years old this week. While he was born with downs, he is an overcomer with a generous spirit and loving passion for those around him. He has never met a stranger, and has taught me how to love freely and to encourage each person he encounters. Sometimes he day dreams about getting married, having his own home, and driving a car, and I’ve not always known what to say. I’ve sadly fallen silent, watching and waiting to see what the future holds. THANK YOU for showing me how to encourage him, to help him, to support him, to build our dreams together. I m so glad to have “met” you today, and am thankful the impact. I needed your perspective!
Live your passion!
Emily W.
Dear Tim, I just watched the video on AOL and was completely and utterly moved. I have been depressed lately and seeing your story made me feel better. The world needs happy people like you in it. I wish you all the best in your future. Keep giving out those hugs and hopefully one day I can give you a hug.
Good Luck and keep up the GREAT WORK!!! OH YEAH!
Hello Tim. We just watched the video of your place online. We think it is an awesome thing, what you have done! With you parents help, you’ve created a place that people will continue to go to feel better about themselves and their days,all by just by getting a hug from YOU…….
As soon as we saw the online clip we both said “Where is this place? lets go!” BOOHOO to find out it was in New Mexico.
Unfortunately, we are in New Jersey and very unset that Tim’s Place isn’t close enough for us to visit
With that, Bill and I are sending you a huge “CYBER HUG” from our home to you, something that is always on the menu in our kitchen as well……..
Good Luck
God Bless
and the best of fortune to you and you family…….
Love,
Bill Herman and Stacie Murdock of Whiting New Jersey……
Your story is truly inspiring!!! I worked in a special education facility for a few years and have seen first hand the challenges you’ve overcome. You are a model among men! I wish you all the success and happiness you could ask for and thank you for sharing your story with the world. I only wish I lived closer, there have been quite a few days of late that I myself would benefit from a “Tim hug”!
~and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand….
To Tim the Man and family.
I have watched your story over the last couple of years and have been so proud of your drive and accomplishments. On Jan. 2 of this year I lost my younger brother who also was born with Downs, Tommy was my inspiration and someone I learned more from than anyone I’ve ever met. He too loved Hugs, especially from pretty blondes! I truly hope to one day come meet you and give you the biggest hug ever! Keep on trucking man!
TIm,
You are such an inspiration! I saw your video online and hope to one day get to meet you. Seeing you step out and take ownership of your restaurant is so amazing. Dont let anyone every tell you you cant do something. Your an amazing guy and i hope that your restaurant tops the charts and grows like you have never seen before.
God Bless,
Casey
you have already gave me what i wished for……………. HOPE , thanks and hugs
Thank you for being such an inspirations to all who know your story!!!! Best of Luck with all you do!!!!
Hi, my name is Bennie, and I have Williams syndrome, it’s kind of like Down syndrome. My buddy Matt who is a bartender at my favorite restaurant is helping me write this. He saw your story and thought I would enjoy it, and I DO! I really like your story, it made me feel really good! Your story makes me feel like I can do anything.
Thanks!
Bennie
Hello Tim,
We wanted to let you know how proud we are of you for what you have accomplished. Our son Ian, who is 7, has Down Syndrome. I can picture him doing exactly what you have. YOU ARE AMAZING! Hope we can come and visit you and your restaurant someday. All our love and HUGS,
Hi,
I hope all is well,
A coworker sent me this link: http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/social-issues/the-hugs-are-free-at-tims-place-a-restaurant-owned-by-a-young-man-with-down-syndrome.html
It is amazing what Tim has done and achived.
I cried when i was watching the video, my brother kind of has the same thing. he’s always happy and just loves to make other people smile.
Keep up the great work, we need a lot more restaurents like yours.
Lots of love,
Justine
Hey Tim!
Saw a newscast or AOL video of you and your restaurant and the people at my office were blown away by your great attitude, personalty and success! All the best and keep up the good work…You are an inspiration!
Scott
Montreal, Canada
Tim I just want to say your story has renewed my hope for the human race. You have done more than people who the world considers “normal”. I hope you know how inspiring you are and I wish I lived in the United States so I could have some HUGS with a side of some of that tasty food.
Hugs make every day a little brighter
Krista
Tim,
You are an amazing young man! So happy that your dream of owning a restaurant has come true!!
My husband and I have a 3 year old daughter (Laura) that also has Down syndrome, and just a little under
2 months ago, we brought home a 2 year old little girl (Kamdyn) from Russia whom we adopted. They are
huge blessings to our family and you are a blessing, too. My family really hopes to meet you someday!
Love and hugs,
Sherry
Hi Tim,
Just wishing you continued success as your restaurant serves up great food, and even more importantly a great sense of welcome and being one big loving family. I live in San Francisco, and heard about you from another friend online. See how the good news spreads when you are doing a great and worthwhile thing? Best wishes to you always, and congratulations on your many Special Olympics awards!! Very impressive!! Will Byrd
Dear Tim,
How wonderful it is to see you share the love of Jesus in your heart! You are an amazing young man and have such an awesome gift from God! So proud of you for living your dream. Keep on living life to it’s fullest, as you do, you will bless and encourage others. If my family and I didn’t live so far away we would definitely come to your place just for the hug!
May God richly bless you and your wonderful family in all you do for Him!
In His love,
Greg and Diana Hundley
Dlhbeach@gmail.com
Tim, we wish you all that God has for you and that all your dreams come true. We will be in Albuquerque this weekend and hope to get a hug. We live in Vega, Texas. A small town west of Amarillo on I-40. I just heard about your place today and am very excited to meet you.
may God richly bless you,
Don Allred
What an inspiration you are to everybody. Thank you so much for sharing your story on facebook. about you and your restaurant. I wish we lived closer so we can eat there and get one of your special hugs. Give your parents a hug from us for doing a great job encouraging you to follow your dream.
The world needs more people like you, Tim! I truly believe our day to day interactions with those both close and distant should be as meaningful as possible. The amazing things you can do for a person just by showing genuine interest is incredible. Stay true to your passion and hopefully rest of the world will catch on some day. Thanks for being awesome!
Tim:
I just saw your video about your restaurant. I loved it! I wish I lived closer so I could visit and have lunch. I live in Minnesota—way up by Canada.
I’m a teacher that works with students that have disabilities. You show us that anything is possible. I will be sure to share your story with anyone that I can.
You are an inspiration to so many people—thank you for being such a “happy” part of our world. People like you make the world a brighter place to live.
Take care!!
Dear Sweet Tim, I just viewed your video and I must say it brought a smile to my heart. God Bless you in all you want to do. I live in WV so I can’t be a regular customer but believe me if I did leave close I would come by regular and eat at you place. Good Luck
Mary
i would eat and hug at your place ^_^
peace love and hugs from denmark
Tim I hope some day I am able to make it to your restaurant. Your food looks great. Keep up the good work.
Tim-Just saw your video. If more people were as excited about their work as you are, the world would be simply amazing every day. Keep up the great work!
Just saw your video on Facebook. Just wanted to send you an email letting you know how awesome you are! I wish there were more dedicated and sincere people like you in the world.
Tim, you are a fabulous person! Saw your video online of your restaurant, if we ever get to NM, we will stop in to se you!
Hi Tim,
I love the video and I love you! What a great example you are of working JOYFULLY! Next time I’m in Albuquerque I am coming to your restaurant. I need a hug!!
Love,
Ellen
I just shared your video on my Facebook page if you want to see it. https://www.facebook.com/ellen.c.sauer?ref=hl
Tim, You have made our day with your sweet smile, hugs, and happy parking lot dance! We wish you the very best with “Tim’s Place”! LOVE the video! Wish you were in Tennessee!
Wow! Congratulations, Tim! You made your dream come true! Best wishes from Tennessee for your continued success!
No this is not out of sympathy or what some would call “good morals”. This is simply out of the warmness of my heart. Tim, you are such an inspiration to the world. A man who can overcome the odds that you have and make his dreams come true is a real hero! You have gone out of your way to make everyone around you feel good, feel better about themselves. I live out of state, but your story truly drives me to come visit and enjoy your delicious food! Keep up the good work!
-Your friend, Jacob!
Hey Tim,
I happened to see a video about your place on http://helloyoucreatives.com/ and just had to write to you.
I want you to know that you are awesome!
I haven’t been out of my country yet but I’ll make sure that when I do, I’ll make it to Tim’s Place.
Keep up the good work.
Hugs!
Hari Chakyar.
Mumbai.
We live in northern Ohio but we sure wish we could come to your restaurant and get some good food and some good hugs! Maybe one day!
We think you are awesome and pray God will continue to richly bless your life and your restaurant!
Love,
The Powells
Mike, Rebecca, JohnMark, Jackson & Jayden
Hi Tim!!
My boss emailed me and told me to watch your video. I didn’t want to not follow her directions so I watched it. WOW!! You are such an inspiration! What you have done rocks and it seems that you have a great business sense. You know what people like and you go with it. I’ve never even once thought about vacationing to New Mexico but now I think I’m going to have to and stop by Tim’s Place for a meal or two : )
HUGS TO YOU!!!
Amanda
We heard about your restaurant from a friend who lives in Iowa. We would love to visit but as we live in Denmark that is impossible. We are very impressed by your video and I love your menu. Best wishes to you and your Family. Love, Lillian and John Holm
All the best to you, Tim. Hope to get an opportunity to stop by if we’re ever in the area.
Tim, you are a hero. You bring so much hope to all walks of life.
I will make sure to stop at Tim’s place if I pass through New Mexico.
Thank you Tim.
Thank you, you are an inspiration to so many people.
I wish you continued happiness! Keep up the good work and the hugs!
I want to wish you all the success in the world. I watched a video about you and your restaurant. You are truly an inspiration to all. I was not in a great mood tonight, but after watching your video and learning about you, my spirits have been lifted. You are truly an amazing young man! Wished I lived close to your restaurant. I would love to visit and meet you. Thank you for making my night and God bless!!
Hi Tim
Its Brooke Hohfeld your friend from college! Its great to see you are doing so well. Keep up the amazing work! Maybe I will come visit your place some day!
Much Love!
Brooke Hohfeld
I just wanted to send you a clown hug!!
Hi Tim, I wish I lived near your restaurant because I would definitely go there. I love your very positive attitude. You will go far with this business. If I ever get to your city, I will make sure I find it! I love it! I think we need more places like it! Thanks for doing such a great job!
From New Hampshire!
Hi Tim,
I just wanted to say congratulations on your business your such an inspiration.
Nina
What an inspirational man you are Tim; I am hoping to open a café here in the UK that allows people to find out more about Assistive Technologies and how they might benefit from them. Excellent customer service is one of the things I really value and something I want to bring to my business … sounds like I am following in tough footsteps because you already aced it at Tim’s Place.
I stay in the town which was home to J M Barrie who wrote Peter Pan … he knew a thing or two aboput dreams and wishes didn’t he? So hugs from Kirriemuir and wishing you continued success and happiness.
Cathy
Hello Tim!
My name is Camila, I am from Brazil and I live in Sao Paulo. My step son, Logan, has Down Syndrome and I was so amazed to see videos about your achievements and your restaurant.
You have a blessed family that gave you support to show the world how brave and willing you are to do whatever comes to your mind!
Congratulations for you, your family and your staff!
And if you are willing to risk some portuguese reading, give us a click on http://www.avidacomlogan.com.br
THOUSANDS OF HUGS for you!
Camila
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I would like to invite you to attend one of the upcoming Discover the Possibilities. The events are held at 10011 J Street in Omaha at 9am or 11:30am. The events will be held on the following dates: March 13th, April 10th, May 8th, or June 12th. A light meal will be served.
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Tim,
The world needs more young people just like you!!
Hug on my friend
Diane XxXxX
I wish you could hug everyone here in Colorado!!!! Big Hugs from Thornton !!!!!! And another big hug from me!!!!! Freddy!!!
Hello Tim
My names Rob and I live across the pond in England, I just saw your video from the guys at You’ve got and had to send you a message saying you are possibly the most awesome and most inspirational person I’ve ever seen. I’ll definitely swing by whenever I get round to travelling the U.S.
Keep going dude!
Hugs,
Rob
Hi Tim! I think you are an inspiration for all young adults…especially those with challanges! I wish I lived closer to your PLACE. I would love to come eat and HUG you!
Lots of Love!
Amy
I never thought about visiting Albuquerque, until now.
Someone sent me a video about you and your breakfast place. It made me smile the biggest smile. It was a wonderful way to start my day. The only sad part is that you are all the way down there in New Mexico and I’m way up here in Canada, where none of the restaurants have hugs on the menu.
My wish for you is for all the happiness and success in the world Tim.
warmest wishes and hugs from Canada!
Brad Martin
Tim you need to come up to the dencer area and party with us next year… http://vimeo.com/61434942
Love you broither,
John
My wish is for Tim to meet my sister! She went to ENMU too! Next time I’m in Albuquerque I’m stopping in for a hug!
I wish for a Tim’s shirt design that says Keep Calm & Hug on
Tim,
My wish is for you to create a whole chain of restaurants, to continue your inspiring vision. Your motivation, caring, and genuine love is heart-warming and optimistically contagious. I hope to visit your new CA location soon!
Keep up the good work! You are such an inspiration
I can’t wait to make the trip all the way from Georgia one day to visit your restaurant!
Hi, Tim!
My sister-in-law sent me an email of a video about you, and my whole family was so inspired! I saw the same video posted on Facebook– this time from my brother who was on vacation and encouraged everyone to stop by your place if they get the chance. That’s when I realized that your place is along our vacation route. Our family is now planning a pilgrimage to Tim’s Place! My 10 year old son, Sam, also has Down Syndrome and also has several Special Olympics medals– and loves giving hugs! You are such an inspiration to us all– we can’t wait to visit!
Thanks so much!
The Chambers family
I just wanted to share with you how truly inspiring your story of hard work ad perseverance is! I work as a Speech Language Pathologist in a public school in North Carolina and I believe you would be a great role model for my students! Thank you, Tim! YOU ROCK!
Hugs from NC!
Tim you are amazing….I read your story and put it up on my Facebook to all my friends to come have a meal when they go through New Mexico….You are an inspiration !!! My cousin too gives greatest of hugs
Hi Tim,
I just learned about you and your restaurant while watching random videos on http://www.godvine.com.
I live in Canada, but If I ever visit NM, I will definitely come to Tim’s Place for a hug and maybe grab some lunch too.
You are truly and inspiration to everyone. Please don’t ever stop what you’re doing.
God bless you,
Tammy
Tim, you are a perfect example of Wellness. My wish is that your message reaches the world. Big Super sized Huggggggggggggggg,Dr. Richard London
TIm, you are such an inspiration!! My youngest brother has Down Syndrome, and seeing you have such success touches my heart in ways I can’t describe. Your spirit and enthusiasm is unparalleled and I wish you all of the prosperity you deserve. Thank you for showing people what can be achieved if you follow your dreams.
Tim, please know you are a true inspiration. I hope to visit your restaurant someday. I’m sure the hugs are the best part (but I’m sure the food is delicious too).
-Dan
I wish you the best. A friend of mine from college posted a video about you and what you do. It was truly inspriing. I have since posted it and friends of mine have reported it.
You’re a star!
Just saw your video, and was so impressed, if I am ever in your town I will be over for my meal and hug
All the best
Jim
Hello Tim! You are an inspiration! Keep up all the hard work. If I am ever if New Mexico, I will head over to your place to get my hug!
Thanks Tim! YOU make this world a BETTER PLACE!! Hope to make it to Albuquerque some day soon to meet you and get some great food
. Blessings to you!
Hi Tim,just thought I would take a moment to say thanks for what you are doing.After finding your video on Godtube,I looked up your website and was glad to have the chance to send you a message.As much as it would make my day to visit your restaurant, I live too far away(Alabama).As for what you said in the video,You are a special gift from God to the people on this planet.Society seems to be all about hatred and selfishness these days, but you sir are doing a lot to change that.As far as having a disability, I firmly believe that so called normal people are the ones who are truly disabled.You see the good in people and enjoy life in a way most people can only dream of.From where I stand,you sir are not disabled but rather enabled by the hand of God.You have the ability to bring hope, love, and joy to people that most of us could never reach.Once again, thank you for being who God created you to be.If I could visit any restaurant in the world, I would choose your’s .Thanks Mr. Harris
Thank you for sharing your story. We just recently lost a friend who had Down’s Syndrome and your story brightened our lives. Our friend Heather had a profound impact on our lives. She was so quick to respond to Scriptural truths and apply them immediately. I remember one day that her sister asked her “Have you ever had a bad day” to which Heather responded “I don’t see any reason to.” Keep doing what you are doing and I hope one day to bring my whole family to your restaurant.
Pastor Hayden Norris (Gainesville, Florida)
We think you are doing a great job. You are inspiration to all of us.
Hi Tim,
I don’t know you personally but I saw your video on Internet, and I totally feel jealous of the people that are eating there right now, hope God keep send people like you to this world. That is a bit contagious whit more bad people than good people, I wish that you keep on growing, mentally and business wise, and of course lots and lots of health. ( we need lots and lots of people like you to show to all of us that you guys are the most close angels to get in touch whit Jesus ).
Love your attitude, the love that you show to your employees.
God bless you, all your family and of course God bless all the people in the whole planet. ( Katy, Tx, 77449)
Continued love and hugs to many more customers!!! Thank you so much you inspired my best friend who has a two year old with down’s syndrome, her name is Sophia Lomas and she is a charming advanced young one! We pray she may seek out her dreams by seeing what you have done!! God Bless your sweet soul. If ever we swing through New Mexico, we care coming in to see you and get our own hug. We are located in Tennessee. Here’s a hug to you long distance…..O!
Tim,
You are an amazing young man and I wish you the best of life, love, and happiness, you make the world a better place! I promise if I ever get that far out west you will be my family’s first stop!
God bless you!,
Diana Lewis & Family (Chesapeake, Virginia)
Tim, I just saw your video on YouTube and it awesome. I wish there was a place here in lewisburg West Virginia that had this. It would make going to work a lot better thank you for making my day. BIG HUGS!!!!
Loved watching the video. Wish I could have breakfast there. Love the menu and the hugs.
Sending hugs to you from South Florida!
Ms. Protentis
Special Education Teacher
Hi Tim ,
Greetings from Wodonga in the state of Victoria ,Australia.
.One of our children told us about you ,so we had to look you up.
. We are so encouraged & blessed to see the wonderful things you have achieved so far in your journey of life ?
Congratulations on your business ,& we wish you health & success in sharing Love to many many people. In turn for them to pass it on .
Karen
Dear Tim, Just saw the video clip on Facebook. What an amazing young man you are and what a touching and heartfelt story. I wish you much success with your restaurant. Next time we are on a road trip, we’re coming by for our share of hugs! Keep up the hard work and dedication – you are amazing! Hugs, Donis Coronel, San Diego, CA
Hi Tim,
I came across your video on facebook today, and wow.. what an inspiration you are!
I’m from Newfoundland, Canada, and myself and a few friends are actually now looking into coming to Albuquerque just to get one of your famous hugs
Hi Tim,
We love hearing your story – and we love hugs! If we are ever in the area, we will be sure to stop by to see you and your wonderful restaurant.
Love,
Alex, Amanda, Jack and Walker
I wish you all the best in your business i only wish it was closer to my home so i could come and eat there,but most of all get a hug from you.
You are a Blessing to all who have come across your path.may God send you many blessing!!! I work at an area high school where i work with some downs kid’s. I love each and everyone of them. God Loves you Tim!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Tim, I just saw your video in Australia and wanted to tell you what an inspiration you are! You encourage others to follow their dream, to focus on ability not disability, and we should all share the love more often. Your attitude to life and that morning dance are awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are a precious gift from God to the world. I would love to visit your restaurant one day and get one of your great hugs. God bless you and may your business continue to prosper.
Dear Tim,
I saw a post on Facebook and decided to check it out. You are an inspiration to me and I hope to my friends as I plan on reposting the video. We all need to remember our dreams and do the best we can do to make them come true, you made your dream come true. If I should ever be in Albercurque (my apologizies for spelling) I would love to come to your place and have some good food and one of your hopefully soon to be “World Famous Hugs” . But in the meantime I am sending you a big hug from Kamrar, Iowa. Keep up the good work and the Hugs too!!
Thank you for all you do!
Bev and Chris
Kamrar, Iowa
Your story has made me smile over and over again…from way up north, in Alberta, Canada
What an inspiration! Congratulations on your success in owning your own restaurant! My wish for you is that you keep smiling and keep hugging! Your are changing people’s lives! God bless you and your family! All the best, Tim!
***HUGS***
Mel and Family
From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Hey Tim!
I saw your AOL video about your restaurant and it left me speechless. I’m from Costa Rica! And let me tell you that you gave me so much energy to live my life to the fullest! I’m seventeen and people tell you that dreams are just dreams and give you the idea that everything is impossible, yet you showed me that it isn’t. SO THANK YOU TIM!
I LOVE hugging people too! I once wore a “free hugs” sign and it was the best day, it is so cool that you give hugs as part of your menu! Please keep enjoying your restaurant and your life, i would love to be there someday!
Never stop hugging people!
-Priscilla
Hi Tim,
I’ve just heard about your restaurant. I want to say a big congratulations on not giving up on your dream and now you are living your dream. You sound like a very inspiring man, and I’m sure you’ve inspired many others. I love the idea of getting a hug with my food. I love hugs. I would like to come to your restaurant someday, hopefully one day I will get there, I live in Manchester, England. So hopefully someday when I’m on holiday in the states I’ll make a little visit to see you and get some tasty food, and of course a hug. I wish you all the best with the restaurant and anything else you wish to do in the future.
Love n Blessings
Alison
XXXXX
I live in Illinois outside of Chicago. I hope to visit your restaurant sometime. It sounds like my kind of place.
Thank you Tim! I am from Utah and saw the AOL story posted on Facebook. I would love to visit your restaurant. What a! brilliant idea, offering hugs to patrons. Keep up the great work!
Tim,
I just saw the video and read the story of your great restaurant. I will stop by when I go to New Mexico. If the food is a great as you are, it will be an incredible experience. Keep up the good work!
Ginny
Tim,
We watched the video in Sunday School class this morning — what an inspiration YOU are to so many. I am so thankful your mom choose to have you and that you have proven to the world that every child has a purpose!!!! God Bless you with a successful, rewarding life!! I will be in NM in the Fall and look forward to meeting you!!
Thank you for sharing your dreams!!
Love, Holly Hook
I wish that your restaurant does very well!!! Also wishing I had A Tim hug!!! Are you open during the Balloon Festival?
So very proud of you Tim and such a needed great example for America right now<3
Hi Tim! Our family here in Connecticut wishes that we lived closer to New Mexico so we could stop in all of the time for your wonderful hugs! You are amazing and inspiring – we can all learn from you and your positivity and determination.
We might just have to plan a family vacation out west and drop in for lunch!
Love,
The Miller Family
South Windsor, CT
Sending lots of hugs and love from Indiana. We think you’re an amazing guy Tim!!!
Tim,
Thank you for living your dream and being an example to others to live their dream. My son is 17 years old and he has Down Syndrome also. I always tell him he can be ANYTHING he wants to be if he puts his heart and mind to it. Most important, I tell him never let other people’s opinion of his special needs hold him back because he is a gift to the world to show us how to live better lives! I showed him the video on AOL about you and your restaurant. We are planning a family trip to New Mexico this summer and we WILL be visiting your restaurant. We can wait to get one of those MAGIC hugs!
P.S.
Your Morning go to work dance is the BEST!
I wish you loads of hugs and happiness, and wish you could open a restaurant here, in Long Island!
All the best!
Maxine
Saw the three minute clip on Facebook. Awesome wish your restaurant was closer to us we could all use a few more hugs.
Wow I just saw you video on Facebook. I cried that’s just so amazing you are a inspiration. I live in Florida but one day I’m goin to take a rode trip just to go to tims place just to get a hug . I wish luck in gving more and more hugs.
Hi Tim,
I’ve watched your video a couple of times and have also shown it to family as well as posted it on my Facebook page. Tim, your happiness radiates through me every time I watch it. All the best to you and your family! Keep on giving those hugs. Wish I was there to be able to come to your restaurant to have a nice meal and get a big hug but I live in Oshawa, Ontario Canada. Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishments!!!
Sandy
Tim,
Good morning! I learned about you and your restaurant recently. High five to you for becoming a business owner. I hope someday to make the trip from Kansas City to collect a hug and have some breakfast. I wish you every happiness. God bless you and your family.
Kim Gibbons
Hi Tim you are such an Amazing Person wish there were more people like you around
I say good on you mate well done and your doing an Amazing job. Michelle (Australia)
Tim you are totally awesome. I wish I could give you a great big hug, but I’m a bit far away in Australia. I hope your restaurant shows people its possible to live a dream no matter who you are. I’m sending the biggest air hug I can for you. There is one for your mum and dad too, for raising such an amazing person. Good luck in the future.
Hey Tim!!
My name is Jenny, and my boyfriend and some of our friends are coming to see you next Sunday! We’re really excited! I hope you have plenty of hugs on hand, as we’re coming down from Santa Fe just to see you (and, well…my boyfriend needs new pants…) We’re looking forward to seeing you! I’ll be working on my appetite all week!
Tim you ROCK! I am so proud of you! You are truely and earthly angel. I have a brother named Colt who is 26 and has downs syndrome as well. I loved watching your video and seeing a similar spirit of love, enthusiasm, and optomism. Keep changing lives. We need more awesome people in this world just like you!
Hello Tim your story is amazing and everything is possible. I’m a mom of a month old baby boy and was born with down syndrome. This is all new to me I don’t know what I’m doing but everything will come to place… Your story has touched me and hopefully my boy will turn out ok… I live in colorado and one day I will go visit.. wish you the best of luck
Good evening Tim I hope you are doing great. I wish I lived closer to be able to come to your resturant best of luck to you always
Hello Tim!
I live in Fisherville, KY and just saw a uTube on you and your restaurant. It was so inspiring to me. Not just that you followed your dream and opened your restaurant – that was very awesome. But what impressed me the most was how you love people, and tell them so! You are such a great encourager! I liked what you said – food is food, the important thing is loving people. It convicted and inspired me. I was reminded of what God commanded us in Mark:
Mark 12:30-31
New International Version (NIV)
30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’[a] 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] There is no commandment greater than these.”
You are living out God’s greatest commandment!
God bless you and your family Tim! Gigi Moisan
Such an inspiration!!! ! I saw u r video on Facebook and it made me so happy! I work in a developmental center in South Dakota! I am the activities director there and have been with my agency for 13 years! I enjoy going to work everyday! Seeing people with mental and physical disabilities accomplish a variety of things is such a pleasure to me! It is such a wonderful thing that you were able to follow your dreams and have the support from your family!!!! I wish I lived closer just to come for a hug! I hope your story makes it out near and far!!!!!
I wish you all the best, may God bless you and your amazing family. With tears of joy I watched your clips.
Waltraud
I just saw the video about you and your wonderful restaurant and I want to wish you all the best! I have never been to Albuquerque! but now I want to take a road trip just to go to your place! Keep up the good work and thank you for making the world a better place!
You are truly an ispiration to us all!! Keep up the AMAZING job!!
Hello Tim!
I just watched the video about Tim’s Place on Facebook. Thank you for the love and the hugs that you offer to everyone who comes to visit your special restaurant! I live far away in Wisconsin, but I hope to come visit Albuquerque NM one day and bring my family to your restaurant.
Thank you for touching my heart today with the love that you share! I’m sending a long distance hug to you today!
Sincerely,
Trish Kalhagen
WI Tim’s Place Fan
Tim you are an inspiration an example that dreams can come true. Your determination to make your dream com true is very inspirational to me when I view your video and made tears com to my eyes. Congratulations Tim
Wishing I lived closer sending hugs from Chicago
I learned of your story through a friend on Facebook. You are truly an inspiration to anyone who doubts themselves and their chances of living their dream. And your hugs, whether in person or in thought and story, give us all that little bit of love and encouragement to keep trying. Prayers that you continue to live your dream and touch the lives of others with your sweet, beautiful soul.
Hi Tim! You are a true inspiration! Your business concept is uplifting and if I’m ever in the area, I will definitely be in for a hug and I guess some food too! I wish you success in your business and anything you pursue!
Congrats on an amazing restaurant Tim! Saw the video on face book and it lit up my whole day!
I’m living in Fort Mcmurray Alberta Canada, but I feel that someday I must make
A point to come eat at your returaunt! It’s awesome and inspiring to see such posive attitude and great achievement .
You are an inspiration to people everywhere and a great role model. Thank you for not giving up on your dreams.
Keep up the great work and I hope to visit someday.
Until then, hugs from canada!
-Kyla Anne ^__^
(((HUGS)))
Tim,
I am so proud of you, Tim! I live in Abilene, Kansas, but would love to one day come to your restaurant. Until that day comes, I am sending you another virtual hug (((HUG)). YOU are a true inspiration to others, and you are making a huge difference in people’s lives. GO, YOU!!!!!!! 
You are giving people the most important thing in life that cannot be bought–you are giving people your time. And you do it so lovingly…that is what comes from the heart of a hero. Take care, Tim!
I just watched a video about you and your restaurant. It made me smile so much. YOU made me smile so much! Thank you for working so hard to make the world a better place.
With Smiles,
Monika
Dear Tim,
You are doing such AMAZING work in making the world a better place! You are a true inspiration and the definition of success! Many thanks for brightening my day and the days of so many other people.
If I ever have the opportunity to be in Albuquerque again, your restaurant will be my absolute first stop!
With Appreciation,
aris…
Your accomplishments and commitment to what you do are truly admirable. I hope to one day be able to enjoy a meal at Tim’s Place and receive one of your amazing hugs!
Amazing job Tim!! Just saw your story online and think that you are a huge inspiration for anyone who doubts themselves. Congratulations on your achievements! Best of Luck.
Just wanted to share that it’s a beautiful day here in Seattle, Wa!
My mantra:
Wake up every morning with a smile on your face and show the world all the love in your heart!
Tim,
I have 2 beautiful grandchildren with Down Syndrome. We are so proud of their accomplishments and look forward to a lifetime of wonderful times with them. You are proof that people with disabilites can be successful and you are an awesome role model. We hope to support our grandchildren like your family has supported you to make their dreams come true. We live near Chicago, but I would love to take a roadtrip to come visit your place and get a hug! I wish you continued success – keep up the good work!
What an inspiration. I love your spirit and they fact you went for your dream. Your video made my morning. I would love to visit your restaurant! It would be a blessing to meet you and the menu looks awesome too!
I wish you the best in this world and many blessing from God
Tim, my wish is that the genuine caring and affection you show others spreads everywhere. I love you restaurant and your attitude is inspiring. I work at a school where there are special needs kids and they are given the opportunity to go out into the workplace and find something that suits their unique abilities. You are definitely a shining example for following your dreams. I hope someday I can visit your place and get a big hug of my own.
Keep smiling!!
Hugs,
Michelle
Tim – thank you so much for touching my heart!!
I just watched a video of your restaurant on Facebook, and you made me smile, Thank You. I feel proud of you. I wish you the best of luck with your restaurant for a lifetime! Congratulations Tim, and a big HUG from Me to YOU!!!
Wish you all the luck in the world. Wish i could e-mail YOU a hug.
I wish to visit you for breakfast and a hug one day. I am a British expat in Malaysia at the moment but I guess my wish to you is in fact my wish….so will add it to my bucket list. Well done to all those who have supported you and still do. But ultimately Tim its your determination that has got you living your dream. Something many people never achieve. Love and light to you Tim x
My wish to you TIM is for u to be an inspiration to others
Wow U have your own restaurant That is so wonderfull
All the best for your future tim
From. Jenny lloyd
Western Australia
Tim you are an Incredible Inspiration! I saw all about your restaurant on FB. Watching your story gives me so much hope for my son Riley. Even though your journeys are different. Riley will be 5 in April. On March 5th Riley had a Heart/Lung Transplant after waiting 3 Years .. 3 months .. 3 weeks and 3 days! Although Riley is fighting odds .. he too will be the one to stand out one day as the one who did it .. Lived .. As you are leading the way in your DS Community!
As we say in the CHD Community … Heart Hugs to You (((♥)))
Continued success!
Carol O’Brien
http://www.smile4riley.com
I wish you the best of the best! You are an inspiration to many and today we had a rally at the local Jr. High School in Bullhead City, AZ and you were the star hero! I am a more better person after having seen the clip about you, Tim. You are a gift from Heaven. I have a special needs neice who is Autistic, deaf, and has muscle deficiences; so seeing how successful you are makes me proud of having her in our lives as well. I take pride in my neice, even though she can’t talk, she is nothing like what ugly people say, “retarded”, she is special and so are you. I don’t know you but I know I love you like I love my Cynthia. Best of luck and wishes!
Juvencia
Bullhead City, AZ
Thank you for being so inspiring. As I sit here nearly in tears from watching a video about your place, I am reminded of what life really is about…. love and passion. Sometimes we all need a wake up call to remind us that life really isn’t that bad. I am able bodied and have all I ‘need’ and so many of us are, yet, there are those who are hateful, angry, sad and think the world is against them. I must admit I get in those moods occasionally but then I am quickly reminded by someone with disabilities that life isn’t bad. It’s our own perspective that is bad. I now think someone’s ONLY disability is their own mentality. Keep giving those hugs sweet man, you never know who will need that hug to put a smile back on their face. I hope to one day be able to get my own hug from you!
You rock Tim watching the videos of you at your restaurant has made me tear up and it has made me so happy to see you succeed at what you love to do. I would love to come visit you but I live far away so when I come to town I will make sure to come see you. You are such an inspiration.
-David
Tim! I’m a frequenter at your restaurant, and I just want to say you’re awesome! Keep going and pushing forward. You’re a hero to so many people, and an inspiration to those with disabilities and those without alike. <3 I love your hugs, friend! Favorite restaurant? Tim's place.
I wish you all the success in the world!
You made my week!!!!!
I wish that my son Dylan will continue love and live his life like you do Tim! You are a gift! Thank you!
The Best to you Tim and your Family in everything you do. What a wonderful way to serve your customers and everyone. Our world needs more people like yourselves.
I wish you the best Tim! You are amazing and if I am ever in NM, I absolutely want lunch & a hug!! But for now, {{{HUG}}}, this hug is the best I can do!!
Tim,
I am so proud of you and the accomplishments you have made. I worked 14 years assisting clients in obtaining community employment. You truly are an inspiration to others. I’m from Indiana, but don’t be surprised if you don’t see me one of these days, because I would love to give YOU a HUG! Congratulations!
Tim I recently saw your video and was so inspired! What an amazing business idea giving the world the love it needs! I hadn’t planned on visiting New Mexico before but I do now! I can’t wait to meet you and get one of those amazing hugs!
Tim,
Saw your video on Youtube, and that brought me to this page… Your restaurant looks awesome! I think I will have to come to Albuquerque just for that
Good luck with everything, and keep up the positive attitude! It will get you far
Justin
Hi Tim,
I saw you on Facebook and I live in Ontario, Canada. I wish I could give you a BIG hug everyday because you are like sunshine of love and a rainbow of happiness. Canada Loves You. Keep smiling and hugging…God loves you
Tim, you are awesome. Just saw a video about your restaurant on Facebook. I definitely will plan to come by for a hug the next time I get to Albuquerque!
My favorite thing about you is the “dance of magic” you do in the parking lot before getting to work. I wish everyone were that enthusiastic about going to work every day!
Good luck with your restaurant! Hugs from afar!
Meg
Dear Tim,
I just watched a video my friend Tom sent on facebook about you and your restaurant. It touched my heart and I wish you had this business in Bloomington IL so I could go to it everyday!!! I always end my notes & texts to people with HUGS!!! and I BELIEVE it really makes a big difference in people’s lives. You are an inspiration to all and even though I don’t know you personally… I LOVE YOU!!! I am SO PROUD of you!!! Your parents are so blessed to have you & YOU are a blessing to each person who walks through your door! I absolutely LOVE how you treat people and that is how God intended us to be.
Thank you for your gracious service to the community & your customers!!!
I hope & pray I am able to meet you one day & get a HUGE HUG from you…it would make my day!!!
I wish you HUGE success & HUGS!!!
Your friend in Illinois
Mary D
You are an inspiration to all of us! Just saw your youtube video and love your dance! Makes us want to dance every morning!
Hi Tim!
I really wish you lived closer to Ohio. My job is to help folks with a variety of challenges to develop job skills and find jobs. So many of them no longer believe in themselves that it makes me sad. I just know meeting you would give folks hope. So many have talents they could use to either work at a good job or start their own business but they lack the support system. There are not enough paid staff to make dreams happen for everyone. You are so very lucky to have had friends and family who believed in you. I am going to share your story at work and I wish you great success in your career.
Sue
I wish your attitude and the attitude of my friends with whom I work would spread throughout our whole world. I work with adults that have disabilities both higher and lower functioning and I can tell you that my life is so blessed to be able to spend my days with them. I can see the kindness that you show that also radiates out of my friends. God bless you and I’m positive that you make the world a much better place one hug at a time. Thank you for all that you are.
Lori
Tim, I am a Special Education teacher in Central New York. This April, I will travel to Arizona for 5 days. Now that I know about “Tim’s Place”, I am going to make time to get there. MY WISH is to meet you, have my picture with you , receive a hug, and report back to my students all about you! You’re an amazing young man. It will be an honor to eat at your restaurant!
Tim- I saw your interview on facebook. I am so inspired that I want to take it to my next IEP meeting to show my team how you take someone’s strength and build a dream. My son Tucker also has Down Syndrome, is a 3 sport Olympian, and loves to give hugs too. If we didn’t live in Massachusetts, I’d be sending him in for a job interview!! He has been getting yelled at for hugging people now that he is 15. I love how you show what a positive thing a hug can be.
Good luck with you dream. We hope to someday travel to NM and visit. And a big hug to your Mom, Dad, and brother for supporting you. You are a lucky guy, and you are right- — a gift to the world!
Dear Tim!
My name is Meliha and I live in Germany! I just saw your video on youtube and found it amazingly inspiring.
Until I saw your video my day was not exactly the best one. I felt bad because I was missing a good friend of mine who seemed to have forgotten about me.
Your video flashed up on my news feed and it instantly made me smile. Thank YOU for making me smile today and for turning my day from a bad one to a good one!
I wish you all the best and I hope to meet you in person one day!
Lots of love from Germany
Meliha
Tim,
Hello, Hello, My Friends.
I love you and am so inspired by all that you have accomplished and are doing in your life. You Are Amazing!
I sustained a traumatic brain injury 10 years ago and healed myself for the most part and have been struggling to get my business off the ground for close to 2 years now. I keep losing my focus and faith in my ability to succeed. After watching your story, I know it is all possible.
Dreams Breathe Life and it is only We who Breathe the Life into our Dreams.
Congrats to you!
Much Love,
Cene
Hey there Tim!
I wish you the best Tim and will do my best to pass the word about the Restaurant. thank’s for the time, have good one!
I just seen your video and found out about your great restaurant. So I just had to write you! You my friend, are One of a kind! No doubt, an inspiration to me and others. I’m from California, but if I every get the chance to make it out there…I’m stopping at Tim’s Place!
Hi Tim! A friend sent me a video about you and your restaurant – it made my day! I felt like I got a “virtual” hug from you through my computer. Keep dancing and hugging – people like you make the world a better place.
Hello Tim
My name is Bettina and I sell cars at a GM dealership in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. I’m known around here for hugging everyone, customers and co-workers. I feel that HUGS just put a smile on peoples faces and makes them happy. After watching your video I noticed that you are the “master hugger” of all time. You are an inspiration and I can’t wait to one day meet you are give you a great big hug one day! Keep up the good work!
Your friend
Bettina
What a wonderful place:) Tim as a Special Education Teacher you give me such hopes for each of my students. I love your smile and zest for life:) Keep up the good work. I hope to make it to your place one day soon.
I wish I lived closer! I would come in for breakfast and a Tim Hug! Best Wishes in all you do, Tim! Thanks for making this world a better place.
I just saw your video on Facebook. You are an AWESOME, congratulations on your restaurant! I hope one day to be able to visit your resturant. I am a police officer in New Ulm, MN and a coordinate our local Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Minnesota. I have been a strong supporter for the Minnesota Special Olympics for the past 11 years. Keep up the great work Tim!
Sincerely,
Julie Duehring, Corporal New Ulm Police Department New Ulm, MN
You rock!! My son Josh is 19 and also has Down syndrome. He has so many hopes for the future and seeing you achieve such a huge dream is so inspiring. Keep on hugging and loving, the world can always use more love. Wendy from Alberta, Canada
Friendly Wishes and Hugs from the Snowy East Coast to you, Tim!!
My name is Marty, I live outside of Boston, Mass and I so admire your grit, attitude and joie de vivre!! Life is a gift and each of us
chooses how we spend our own. You have certainly made some wonderful choices and have never let any obstacles or detours stop you from achieving your goal.
I am having a difficult time achieving my goal and reading about you, Tim, has given me new inspiration!! Thank you for being the motivation I needed!! A big hug to you, my new friend!! Marty
YOU are AMAZING! Simply put, you are an inspiration to us all. I am honestly making a road trip from CA just to come get a hug from you. You are a beautiful person and it would be my honor to meet you in the near future. Keep up the good work!
I came across your video on YouTube and felt I needed to watch it. Tim, you are an inspiration to the world and you touched my soul when I saw how you treat others. I hope to someday make it to New Mexico just to eat at your diner. Keep up the good work!! The world could use more people like you.
Mike Caltrider
Florence, SC
You are amazing! My wish for you today is that you have the most amazing day ever! Thanks you for making me smile today!
Thank you. Your dedication and success made my heart smile. I have 2 boys with special needs and will never forget you. Hope to stop by NM for my own hug and meal some day.
Hi Tim!
I watched an awesome video of your restaurant on Facebook. I am so glad to see someone so happy and willing to please others. You are definitely an inspiration to us all. I would love to come to your place to get one of your famous hugs. We can all use a hug now and then. Sometimes we’re too caught up in our busy lives that we don’t realize how much a hug is needed. I want to say thank you for being so kind and caring. If I didn’t live so far away I would love to come see you. I wish you all the best this world can offer. God bless you!
Love,
Christie
I wish I lived close enough to visit! What a wonderful place! And I LOVE your dance to get in the door! If only everyone felt that way about going to work. I could tell by the video you are a great boss! You have awesome parents too! And a great brother!
Love, Shelley
Tim,
I watched your Facebook video & I adored it! You are very inspirational & the best owner on the planet. I have never seen so much love in one place in all my life. Your family is wonderful for helping make your dream a reality. I wish you much success & one day to be able to come visit, just for a hug.
<3, Traci aka TT
Great Cacapon, WV
I’m so happy for you! I would love to go to your place one day! You are making a difference in the disable community! which is a great thing! Love you Jennie
Hi Tim,
I just seen a video of you and your accomplishments on Facebook. I think you are amazing!! My only wish is that we lived closer to stop by for lunch and a hug. We live just outside Jacksonville, FL. Keep doing what you’re doing and you can definitely change the world one hug at a time.
BEST WISHES TIM!!!
Hugs,
Tammy
Just saw your video ~ LOVE it Tim!! You ROCK! I work with people with disabilities and will share your video with everyone – a perfect example of a theme we have “Disability Does Not Define Me” LOVE your business idea – brilliant!
Dawna
Chief Inspiration Officer
YesYouCan Employment
Ontario, Canada
Hi Tim
I just watched the video on Facebook about you and the restaurant you own in New Mexico. How I wish I lived closer so that I could actually visit it. You are an inspiration to us all! Thank God for putting people like you on our Earth to remind us of the simple joys of life – we make our lives so complicated. You cut through all that and go to the Happiness factor right away. May you always be successful being the wonderful person that you are. Your parents, & your brother have raised a beautiful son and brother. I know you are as proud of them as they are of you!
Judy Nicholson
I am a high school special education teacher – and I LOVE YOUR MOTIVATION! I think you are en example to ALL people- owning a successful resturant is a TOUGH . Maybe you should think about franchising your resturant to other people with special needs who have the same determaination that you do???? I would love to see one in Florida.
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way to go tim…you are the man…one day i am coming there and meeting you and eating and getting my hug…you are a special human!
Hey Tim,
I saw your website through a facebook connection and I’m loving your energy. I’m a happy person myself, i don’t have down syndrone but i am a foodie and love to cook. Breakfast is also my favorite meal. My Dad was a pastry chef so i got this from him! I own a small internet business and a blog that is directed towards my clients and i will be adding a human interest area to add stories about real people. I know my blog is directed towards my clientele, which are atty’s, they are real people to and have real situations and many would love to hear your story. Most people that i deal with have hugh hearts and we like happy people. We all Love food so, would you like to contribute a blog to my blog, i will add the human interest area. Here’s the blog, http://www.lawyerssuccess.com I do have a large amount of traffic daily and would love to put your story here. Basically because your a happy person and we need more people with positve energy in this world.
Well, if your not interested, then that is fine,best wishes to you and your restaurant and if i ever make it to your area, i will certainly come visit for a Hugg!
Thanks,
CIndy
I wish that you can give more hugs to men because I feel that we don’t get enough because of closeness fear.
I also wish that your restaurant can double its buisness without having to open another building.
Hey Tim!
I think you are an awesome and inspiring person, and I love the way you treat your fellow human beings. I try to live my life as the best possible person I can be, and people like you help me realize exactly what it is that makes such a person. A friend of mine posted your AOL You’ve Got video on their facebook. Watching it brought great joy to my heart. I love the dance you do when you go to work every day. It’s a wonderful thing to see someone love their job as passionately as you do. It is so very apparent that you truly enjoy what you do, and I know that shows in the service you give to your customers.
During the summer, I work in New Mexico and I have decided to do my absolute best to visit your restaurant on my days off. I very much look forward to meeting you and enjoying some of your genuine hospitality. Until then, I wish you the utmost happiness, but I’m pretty sure you’ve already got plenty of that.
Sincerely,
– J! Minton
Hi Tim,
We watched a video posted about you & your awesome restaurant on Facebook. Just wanted you to know how inspiring you are! Wish we lived closer – we’re in Riverside, CA. But we’ve added visiting you to our bucket list for sure!
Virtual hugs to you until then,
Brandon & Kristin Murray
God bless you and good luck with your business
I just your story on Facebook, very inspiring. I wish/pray for health, prosperity, and for you to continue to do what you do, and bless your family as well. Pls note that it being that my son is autistic I see the world in his hands. God bless you all, I will try to visit some time. Take care buddy.
I also just watched the story of you and your restaurant and I just wish I lived a lot closer to you (I live in Eugene, Oregon) so I could enjoy your restaurant , hugs included. Here’s wishing you the very best and here’s a BIG HUG for you, Tim. You are quite an inspiration!
I dont know if you will get this or not, but Tim from the bottom of my heart I want to say THANK YOU!! Thank you so much for Tim’s Place!! I hope you continue to have a successful business & never give up on the beautiful thing you are doing. I live in Texas but if I ever hit Albuquerque your spot is the FIRST place I will go to! May you always have a beautiful smile on your face and please continue giving the hugs, your a wonderful person inside and out wish their were more people like you in this world. God bless you, your family, and Tim’s Place!! Hugs & Alot of love sent your way from Houston, TX!!!!!!!!!!
I just watched a story on your restaurant and I just want to wish you the very best. If we ever make it to NM we will have to come see you. Keep up the good work and I really do think the free hugs is the best thing ever
God Bless you all
Hi Tim! I’ve always wanted to come to New Mexico to see the beauty there. I am planning a trip there hopefully by 2014! My wish would be that I could meet you, and work with you for a day. I would love to see the smiles you bring to people and the joy that you share. I am truly proud of you and my heart is warmed that you are living your dream!!! Yay you!!! You are an amazing young man and I wish you the very best! I’m sending you BIG HUGS and lots of love. Your new friend, Holly
TIM!!! I LOVE YOU!!! I’m from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I want to come see you and eat at your restaurant! I wish you GREAT success, for years to come! Thank you for being YOU! God knew what He was doing when He made you. You just make my heart happy! Maybe you can pray for my brother—he’s 27 like you, but he is struggling in life. I wish he had the drive and passion for people like you do. God bless you, sweetheart.
Amy
Dearest Tim; I hope all your dreams come true-maybe a chain of Tim’s Place to enspire all folks with barriers. to hire folks with barriers and to break the cycles of ignorance. You are a true Hero, you follow your heart and overcame great obstacles to follow your dreams and make them come true. You are an inspiration to me and my fellow classmates who are studying to be special education teachers. I also follow a dream I had and woke up and made a map about it and started a therpatic farm for five years worked and over 33 people with barriers came to the farm and grew together. so now I am working on getting a degree so folks will take me more serious like and I can start another farm and this time get the land donated out right so it will be forever! your a great inspiration for me to follow my dreams. I live with mental illness, and seeing you live your dreams with such love and happiness how can anyone go wrong who does the same. Thank-you Tim your a good man. Power Up. Lee-Anne Dore, Nanaimo BC, Canada.
Hey Tim!
The Wiedow family up here in Iowa hopes all the best for you and your restaurant! You are a good person! I wish everybody had a heart like yours!
God Bless!
I just watched a short video on your Restaurant. I wish that all of my friends learn about your accomplishments. Learning about someone who has achieved the dreams is a story that needs to be shared. Keep at it!
Drew
Love you!
Tim, your restaurant is amazing! I just saw a video about it. I live in Tennessee, and I wish I were closer to New Mexico to visit your restaurant and get a hug! Keep up the good work! You are spreading smiles to many people.
Tim you are such an inspiration! I hope to one day get to meet you !
shooting for the stars because of you,
Katy Lang
Mansfield, OH
Hi Tim!,
We just saw a video about your restaurant at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. WE LOVE YOUR PLACE! We really want to eat there but have no money. However we do promise we will one day and we’ll be bringing some friends. Today Keirsha and I chilled outside with a sign that said “Tell us your story, we give RAD hugs!” It also said “WE SUPPORT TIM’S PLACE.” And it’s so true the dreams you have lived out is a great inspiration to us. We love you Tim we really do. I hope I can see you one day and give as well as receive the one of the coolest hugs in history.
Love your biggest Arizona fans,
Christopher Escalante & Keirsha Ontiveros
Just watched a video about your restaurant. Congratulations. It looks like a great place. Wish we lived closer, but we live in ohio. My son, 14, volunteers with Buddy Up, a tennis program here for kids with Down syndrome. I will make sure he shares the video with his friends there so they and their parents can be inspired by all you have accomplished. Best wishes and keep spreading the hugs:)
Tim,
I just saw your video on Facebook. You are such an inspiration! Following your dreams and having such a wonderful family support system is awesome! We live in Alamogordo, NM. The next time we are in Albuquerque we will come visit your restaurant.
Ali
My wish is that you sit down every night and smile when you look at all you’ve accomplished in life. You have spread so much love to this world that most business owners neglect. I send my love and hugs from a small town in New York. I truly wish you the best in life. You are a wonderful man! <3
Tim – you are such an inspiration to everyone. We live in California but would love to take a road trip to New Mexico to meet you and to get one (or more) of your World Famous Hugs! Keep them coming Tim, the world benefits greatly from hugs, and you are the Ambassador to be sure. We love to see a true businessman like yourself make it, and it certainly appears that you’re making it and in a big way. God Bless and Keep You Always!
That was the nicest video I have seen in a long time! The world needs MORE Tim’s!
Thank you for what you do..so simple and yet absolutely invaluable!
Tim, I just saw a video on FB I’m very impressed with your restaurant concept. I hope one day I will be able to give you a hug
Tim we wish you all the best!! Your story is very inspiring!!! You have achieved so much already in your 27 yrs of life then most people do in 50 years. You and your family truly have every reason to be extremely proud. Sending you BIG (((((HUGS))))) from Texas!!
I think this is awesome. You should consider a chain. We need more restaurants like this, that make you feel happy, welcome and inspired to follow your dreams. Good luck with your business. If we can afford a trip out to New Mexico. We will definitely plan it around “Tim’s Place”.
Best Wishes
Cheryl in PA
Tim, you and your family are amazing! You inspire me. Big ((((((HUGS)))))) to you! Lots of love to you and your family from Greenville, SC
CHEERS to you and your daily ‘dance of magic’, Tim Harris!!!
Sending you huge HUGS from Idaho!!!
Karen
Tim- this is not a wish but I just wanted to tell you how incredibly AWESOME you are! I am from NJ and learned briefly about you and your restaurant and just wanted to tell you what an inspiration you are. Keep up the great work and being such and amazing, positive person!
I wish you much success. You are inspiring! Next time I am in NM, I will be sure to stop by for some breakfast or lunch AND a hug!
Good job,
Jan Bishop
I just heard about ya’lls place today! I can’t wait to get a group and come see you from Louisiana. Keep up the good work!
Greetings to Tim and everyne at Tim’s Place-You are the most exceptional people I have ever met!! No one ever seems to be having a bad day. I stopped by last year for lunch on my way to Candy Kitchen NM. Your Rueben sandwich is the bomb-I lived it. Had your Ham and Cheese (also the bomb) on my way home to Roswell. To Tim’s dad-I know how hard it ws for you to let go-I had a daughter with Cerebral Palsy. I was hovering over her all the time-until one day we saw her neurologist and he said the most profound thing to me-You have to let her be her own person for whatever time she has here on earth. Gerri lived to 31 and there wasn’t day that she didn’t get to do what made her happy-even though she scared me to pieces sometimes. She definately made every day count. That is what counts.
I am from San Diego. My wish is to visit your restaurant and to meet you. What you, your friends, and dad have accomplished is amazing and is inspirational. I am working to become a special education teacher at San Diego State University and I mentor students in foster care and those with disabilities so that they can also accomplish their dreams. Your story has inspired them and I cannot wait to thank you in person. That is my wish, to meet you and get a hug.
i wish that you have all the luck in the world,i love to see you working and giving huggs to the people,your the best.i live in holland,but when i visit america i come to eat ,a lot off huggs,maria from holland
I saw your story posted on Facebook today! Loved it! I wish we lived closer. We would visit weekly for those hugs! Keep up the good work! You, your family, and your staff should very proud!!
This world needs more heroes like you Tim!
Big Hugs from Massachusetts
My wish is that more places like Tim’s Place will open all over the US. You are an inspiration to everyone and I feel blessed just reading about you and watching your video. You love what you do, and it shows. I am so proud of you!
Hi Tim!
Your youtube clip popped up on my Facebook page this morning and I watched it immediately. I was in the process of teaching my team the importance of exuding love and appreciation for all that Life has blessed them with and believing that Life Loves them!! So they can trust themselves to go for it!
And then you came into my Life in that moment.
Thank you for being you and for touching my Life so that I can pay if forward!
May your heart continue to be blessed with the love and wisdom that you so generously share with all of us.
BIG CANADIAN HUGS to you Tim!!
And I love love love your Magic Dance!
Deb Borges xoxoxo
Tim, I loved reading your story and wish you continued success. You are an inspiration to all proving that nothing is impossible if you want it bad enough and work hard! If I am ever in NM I will surely find your place. Sending you hugs from Louisiana!
Congradulations Tim keep up the good work, if we ever get close to your place we will be sure to stop. We are grandparents to 7 year old grandson wit down syndrome and he is so much fun and so loveable.
Tim… I’m so inspired by you! Thank you for being such a stand for love, joy and happiness to be present in the world! My personal goal is to fly to Albuquerque and get my hug!
Hi Tim !
I just wanted to tell you how amazing it is that you went along with your dream and showed everyone that nothing can stop you. I have a little girl with down syndrome so stories like this make me so happy ! And I love the hugs part, it’s genius cause I can tell that it makes the costumers feel like they know you and makes them feel at home.I hope I can take my daughter there one day. Keep inspiring ! and thank you !
Tim, you inspire me to spread love and hugs too. I wish you much more success, love and HUGS!
my wish is that more establishments would run like tim’s; the world would be a much better place!!
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story, Tim! I work with adults with special needs in Iowa and I cannot wait to tell them about your restaurant. Maybe some of them will follow your example
Keep up the great work and good luck to you with your business, God bless!!
Hello Tim!
I just wanted to stop by and say THANK YOU! I am a future special education teacher and every day I hear my students say that they will never be able to achieve anything with their future because they a different. I try so hard to tell them that they can be anything they want but now I have a real life example: you! I will be telling them all about your restaurant and if I can make it to Albuquerque I will definitely stop in for some good food and good hugs. ( or if you ever open a second location in Michigan)
Keep up the good work and thank you again!
Hillary Hacker
Your story made my day, I am still smiling! I live in California but hope someday soon to come to your resturant, meet you and get one of your awesome hugs.
So proud of you and all you have accomplished.
Wow Tim! I saw a video on facebook of you and your resturant. I am so impressed by your resturant I have always wanted to run a resturant but never had the guts to go out and do it! Your resturant is amazing and would do well in Fargo, ND although its cold in the winter the people are very friendly here. You have made some wise choices in life and will continue to be a great success! Congrats and I hope to eat at your resturant someday!
Tim, I was able to watch your video on facebook today! Thank you for being such a wonderful, loving, strong person. I have such happy tears because of your determination to make your dreams come true. I see that Tim’s place is in New Mexico. We just relocated to Seattle, Washington from Georgia. We are a long way away from home and family. We plan to take road trips as we can. If we can ever make it to Tim’s Place for a HUG, I will be happy! If you and your family ever go on vacation to the Seattle area I will be glad to help you find places to go. Keep smiling, Keep hugging! Thank you for sharing your life story with the world. You made my day!
Tim,
So proud of you and your accomplishments! Tim’s Place, I know, must be a dream come true for you! I love your hug counter! Not sure if I will ever be in New Mexico, but here is a ‘cyber’ hug for you! You are truly an inspiration to me…keep up the good work!
Hello Tim!
A friend of mine brought your video from AOL to my attention last night after I made a post about Spread the Word. My father is a business owner who is very proud of his accomplishments. I understood from a young age the hard work, dedication and drive it took to own a business and it is something not everyone is made out do.
I have been involved with Special Olympics Missouri for years, starting out as a coach in college and now I am on staff out of St. Louis at Special Olympics Missouri. I commend you on your accomplishments through sports and in the business world. You are a man everyone can look up to, no matter what adversity or hardships they may have in front of them.
My father owns a dirt racing team that my brother races for. They visit New Mexico a couple times a year and depending on SOMO’s sport seasons, I try to make it out. Mark my words. Next time I am in Albuquerque I will visit Tim’s Place and bring the whole race team!
Best wishes,
Aimee Loyet
Hi, Tim!
Read about your restaurant on the internet and even though I live in Indiana and cant do it in person, I’m sending you a “cyber-hug” and wishing you lots of success and happiness. The world needs more people like you, and lots more hugs!
dear tim i like your food and your restaurant. i am from tremont, pa. i like your establishment.
You are my hero tim!! I live in new jersey but I will get that hug some day!
To Tim,
Let me just say how much of an inspiration you are, your short filmed video made my smile and realise that you can do anything you want aslong as you put your mind to it and never give up your dream, I’ll be over in America sometime hopefully mid next year and will definitely make the effort to come say hello and have breakfast lunch and a hug goodbye.
Best wishes,,
Stephen Andrew Hodgson. ‘Jnr’
Hi Tim (& Co.),
I discovered this video and what you do, through a friend…what to say you are truly inspirational and I had tears when I saw you determination TO LOVE. Well done!!!
If someone accuses you to be different…well you know what…be proud of being different because most people would not have the courage to do what you do, express love affection to strangers and “serve” hugs!!!
Lots of love to you and your family,
Monia
Tim,
Wish you the best in life and your great Business….You are such an inspiration……
Chef John Borras Owner of Macarena Tapas, Naperville/St Charles.
We wish you never ending hugs! We hope to visit you from Canada.
My wish is to be able to come and eat at your restaurant someday. My wish is for you to have much success with your dreams. You are a gift to the world! Many hugs to you!
Good morning Tim I saw your video on facebook and shared it on my page everyone is liking it and I could only wish your company does excellent in so many ways. I hope you can someday expand your buisness and possibly open a Tim’s Place here in Lafayette, Louisiana! I wish you the best sending you a hug from me to you from Lafayette,Louisiana
I wish to have the chance meeting you in your restaurant one day i’M from Quebec city in canada and i saw your video very inspiring. in the day to day i work with people with intelletual deficiency and when i saw you with your dream come true i post it on my wall and talk about your achievement to inspiring others sorry for my english i’m a french canadian . good job tim’s your are a gift from god for others
sincerely Manon
Hi Tim,
I saw your video and I like it very much.
Your are a special person with an extra
With my best wishes and a hug for you.
Monika
(Bremen, Germany)
Hi Tim and co-workers: I saw your video on youtube. You made my day great, amazing what and how you do it. An example and inspiration for all of us. I had the privilege to work for fourty years in the mental health care in the Netherlands, just stopped recently due to illness. Wishing you and your’s all the best, keep on going!
Best wishes from the Netherlands.
Toine
Dear Tim,
What a wonderful, inspirational person you are. Wish I could come and eat at Tim’s Place but I live too far away, at Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia. I had better go and fill the Kangaroo’s water tub. It is very hot and dry here at the moment. Call in and see us if you ever come this way.
Love and best wishes
Kate Kawecki
Hey Tim and co, We are from Melbourne,Australia and have come across your website with much excitement. Our eldest son Eamon who is 9yo also looooooves to cook and serve people with smiles, he also has Down syndrome. I showed him the website and he said to me that he “wants to have his own restaurant just like that man”!
As Eamons parents we want only the best and what makes him happy, your restaurant and enthusiasm is a huge inspiration to us. Thank you for going and getting what you dream. Look forward to one day doing the same thing.
Kind regards , The Littlejohn family
Hi Tim,
What a wonderful, inspirational, person you are. I would love to come to ‘Tim’s Place’, but unfortunately I live in Wangaratta, Australia so it is a bit too far away.
Love and best wishes to you always,
Kate Kawecki
Dear Tim,
You Sir are the definition of inspirational. I saw the video clip courtesy of AOL and I must admit it made me tear up. Every time I feel down or feel as if life is getting just a little too tough, I watch that clip. It brings a smile to my face and gives me a charge that keeps me going. If I am ever in Albuquerque I will find your restaurant and stop in for a hug… maybe even something to eat too.
Thank you for being you.
Regards
Mike Cervone.
p.s. Love that dance !!!!
Hi Tim
As the Mum of a 6 year old miracle boy who happens to have Downs Syndrome also, I thank you and your parents for being so inspirational, funny and giving. You give me, as an older Mum, hope that Tommy will be able to achieve whatever he wants to later in life. (I have no doubt he will as he has survived so much so far, and now is the naughty, cheeky, adorable person I prayed I would have 6 years ago when he was so sick).
Good luck with Tim’s Place – if you ever decide to franchise and open a store in Melbourne, Australia – I want the first hug please!!!
Hi Tim & Team!
Reading your story and learning about the Tim’s Place culture just lit up my heart! See, even without being there to collect my hug in-person, your shine manages to make its way around the world to touch the hearts of us all. You really get what success is all about. You’re a great – a shining – example. Hugs, love & brightest wishes to you all!
I just watched a clip on Facebook about you Tim and your restaurant. At the very end you say that you are a gift to the world and I wanted to say I 100% agree. You are and inspiration to people every where and if I didn’t live in England I would come and eat lunch at your restaurant!!!!!
Wishing you health, happiness and a lifetime of love, buddy.
Much love coming at you from San Francisco, CA.
Hope to come in and visit you sometime! You’re AMAZING!
Peace,
Josh Lundell
Hi Tim! I just saw a video of your restaurant online and I love it! I teach dance, so you had me at “Dance Off in the Parking Lot!” My wish is that your message of love and hugs spreads around the world and inspires others to treat people as kindly and warmly as you do! I also wish to come visit when I next travel to Santa Fe, though I don’t know if you offer food for gluten-free vegans?!
Hello TIm:
I just saw a video clip about you and your restaurant on Facebook this evening (a video made by AOL.com). Your story is so awesome! I hope to be a more loving person like you and wish the world had many more kind people like yourself. You rock!!! — Dave in Louisville, Kentucky
Hi Tim
I just watched your Video. It Really made me smile! You are an Amazing Young man, who has accomplished something so wonderful. I know that Your smile and your Hugs Brighten Lots of peoples days! I Wish i lived closer.
Best wishes and Hugs from Rhode Island!
Gerri
To one day visit Tim’s Place! Greetings from California!
Hi Tim! Greetings from Ohio (where we just got 8 inches of snow!). I wanted to send you an “email hug” and tell you I think you and your family are awesome! If I am ever in your area I will definitely go to Tim’s Place! Hugs, Pam
Seeing what you have done makes me smile! You are a world changer!
I saw your video on Facebook about your restaurant & I was blown away. You are an amazing & inspiring person & you brightened my entire day. Thank you for sharing your love, charity, & kindness with the world. I hope that one day I can travel all the way from Florida to eat at your restaurant!
I just watch a video about you and your restaurant. You touch my heart and made me smile. We need more people like you in this world to be happy all the time and don’t let things get to you.. Keep following your dreams and they will come true. Hey look one of them did come true you got yourself a restaurant. Here a hug from me 2 you \(^_^)/.
My wish for you is to continue to live out your dream and continue to be an inspiration to all!! Thank you for putting a smile on my face
Best of luck to you Tim you are awesome and someone to look up to. I take care of a DS baby and she is my world. Thank you for making us push harder and love everyone!
Tim, Just watched the video about you! You made my day! I just showed my daughters and they want to visit your restaurant someday! If we are ever driving through New Mexico, we will be there for a few hugs! Congratulations on your success! We wish you many happy years of greeting and hugging! Love, the Casey family
I wish there were more people like you in this world – everyone could use a little more kindness in their lives – to give and receive. God bless! xox
You are a true inspiration of what every human being should be Tim!!! If every person just took one moment out of there day to share a smile or hug with someone what a much better place our earth would be!! Keepp up the good work and keep giving out those hugs!!!!
Wow! I’m so impressed with your work ethic, Tim! I hope to see this as a national chain someday! Maybe someday you will have a Tim’s Place in my neck of the woods! This is really great! I don’t go New Mexico very much, because I live in Florida, but if I happen to be in your neighorhood I will definitely stop by. Keep up the good work, Tim! So very proud of you! We need more places like this in this world. Hugs to you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Tim, I’m Jane from the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia…. Just watched your video… We have our Uncle Kev who is also down syndrome … You are a very inspirational young man and we all wish you all the best for the future.
P.S. «¤»¤*·.¤ (¯`´¯)’*(¯`*BIGGGG LOVEEE AND HUGGGGGGGSSSSSS´¯)*’(¯`´¯)·.¤*¤«¤Tim
From All of Us xox
Keep Up the Good Work
dear Tim, thanks so much for your service to your community. I am a waitress in naples florida and I am a hugger. I give hugs to my customers too. People come in for our great food, but come back for the smiles and hugs. I am so glad I’m not alone.
Keep up the good work.
I wish you great success
Tim, I wish that I could meet you! And I wish you all the success in the world!! I looked at your restaurant’s menu, and now I am hungry and wish I could eat at your place right now! YUM! I think it is incredible that you bring so much joy to people with your smile and your hugs. YOU ARE AWESOME!
Hi Tim-
I saw a video about you and your restaurant on Facebook and wanted to tell you, you have some EXCELLENT dance moves!! I wish I lived closer so I could grab some bfast or lunch and of course a hug! Hope you are having a wonderful day!!
Ashley Baer
Magnolia, DE
Dear Tim:
I saw your video not long ago and was inspired to come visit your restaurant. Since I live in Phoenix, it will not be a quick trip, so I can make a weekend of it. I’ll be in town the last weekend of March and hope to meet you. Keep up the good work!
LOVE LOVE LOVE your story Tim! I even shared it on Facebook. And I hope to one day meet you in person. You are an inspiration to the entire world my friend! Keep up the hard work and keep on keepin’ on with those hugs….
With lots of hugs from Houston, Texas
Tim and crew,
Thanks you so much for following your dreams and nurturing others through food but especially with HUGS!
The world needs more business owners like you, more families like yours and more magical dances too:)
I will be sharing your video/story with my students and friends because you are all an insipration!
lots of hugs right back at ya! thanks for being awesome!!
Julie,33
Ontario Canada
Tim you’re a ROCKSTAR!!!
I raised five children and NONE of them have dreamed of having a restaurant…it is SO MUCH WORK! You are incredibly impressive and inspiring – if we are ever in your town I promise we’ll be there to get a HUG! Heck, if we are even within 100 miles we’ll GET THERE!
Good Luck Young Man!
We send you the warmest wishes-
The Palmer Family in Detroit Michigan
Wonderful story, Tim, just saw it today. I’m far away from Albuquerque, unfortunately, buy my sister-in-law used to be stationed at Kirtland and we’ve been down there to visit. Would like to make it there again someday (soon!) and stop in and meet you in person. Is your restaurant anywhere close to old US Route 66? — Rick from Davenport, Iowa.
Dear tim, i wish you a lifetime of happiness and good health!! Keep on smiling buddy!!you are truely inspirational! I admire your hard work, dedication and positive attitude. You are absolutely amazing!!
I wish you all the best Tim! When I get to your area someday, I will be in with my family and I will expect a really big hug! You are my kind of businessman! Thank you for dreaming, believing and doing! I will be able to show your story to my sister in law someday and show her she can do anything, no matter what anyone else says or believes! You are a true inspiration! Thank you for being you!
Hi !
Wisit your restaurant is now my new dream 
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I’ve just watched movie about your restaurant and this make me smile
This world need this kind of people
(I’m sorry my english is not perfect
I’m from Poland and I have 19y.
Dear Tim:
You are doing a great job with your establishment! I am soooo happy for you! Congratulations. I was impressed by all your Gold Medals hanging in the showcase! Congrats on those too!
Your Friend
Billie
Dear Tim, may G-d bless your endeavors mightily. You are an inspiration and a blessing. I have made sure that your story has made the rounds. If you were closer, I would come and eat at your place. (I am in the midwest). Have a great day. Sonja PS you are in my prayers…………
Hi Tim,
I wish I lived in Albuquerque so I could have lunch at your restaurant. Everything sounds delicious! Congrats on your success!
Thank you for your hard work! You inspire me
God bless you
Tim I seen a video of you and your restaurant posted on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151750019971258&set=vb.295429577163605&type=2&theater
and I must say I was touched deeply you are an inspiration and I wish you many success and wish you many more dreams to come true God Bless you in all you do:)
I saw your news footage on aol.com and I was absolutely touched! Keep up the great work! You are awesome!
Hi Tim, I think you are amazing, and your family is amazing too, I can tell!!!! If I am ever in NM, I’ll come give you a special hug, but for now, here’s a big hug from New York, we sure could use some more of them here too.
Love, Darcel
I just saw your video on YouTube and you completely inspired me. Wishing you best of success on your restaurant and hoping there are more Tims in this world. Looking forward to visit your restaurant in a near future. We are currently stationed in Germany, and happy to see stories like yours! You are true blessing man! Good bless you and your family.
Tim, you’re awesome! What an inspiration for other young people who have disabilities to follow their dreams.
Congratulations on going for your dream!!! You are an amazing man!!!! I only wish I lived closer!! Will definitely stop in if we ever get to New Mexico!!! Continue the great job!!!! Love & hugs!!!!
Greetings Tim, Your accomplishments are an encouragement to others in all walks of life. Continuing your education was a big step to being involved in the operation of a business, your family must be very proud of you. It’s so nice to see stories like this on the internet. Tim, you keep up the good work. I’m way up north in South Dakota and if I make it down that way, I’m coming in for my hug! Have a wonderful day.
My wish is to meet you some day! My husband and I are getting ready to have a baby in August and I hope our little guy or gal will be as wonderful and kind as you! You’re amazing and an inspiration! Can’t wait to plan a trip to Albuquerque!!!
Also- we’ve talked about having a restaurant one day so… another wish… to make it happen in the future!
Your long distance friend,
Jenny (HUGS!!!!!!!!!!)
I really hope you have are having a great year so far. Also the next special olympics I hope you win a lot of medals cause I know you can do it.
After reading about your story and success, I cannot wait to tell my brother about you’re inspiring life and acheivements. My brother has cerebral palsy and he is one of the most genuinely kind and unique people I know. His special needs often make him feel incapable of reaching his dreams. I am hoping your story will help to restore his confidence. I hope both you and my brother never let you’re special needs slow you down and always embrace the unique personalities you’ve been blessed with.
Tim, i wish you the best! So excited for you. This is totally wonderful. I wish i didnt live so far away, i’d be there in a minute. If i get that way i will stop by. Everyone needs a hug!
Dear Tim:
I saw your video on Facebook, and it made me smile. Although I live about 2000 miles away, (In Charlotte, NC) I felt like I was getting a hug too. I wish you the best success, with your restaurant, just so you can keep giving out all those hugs. I especially loved your dance in the parking lot. I have worked for over 30 years, and I have never done a dance in the parking lot, on my way into work. Everyone should love their job that much.
Thank you for sharing your inspirational story, I hope that others will fallow your example.
Love,
Karen Whipple
Tim you are awesome and doing an amazing job. I live in Seattle Washington, but I will try to make a visit to your restaurant in the next couple of years! I wish you nothing, but the best and further great success!
Cheers,
-David
Such an inspiration all the way to Cullman Ala! Congratulations on your accomplishments and God speed!
I live in Southern CA. My younger sister has Downs and I absolutely love what you’re doing! Keep it up, and thank you for being inspiring!
Way to go Tim. You are an inspiration to everyone. Wishing I lived in Albuquerque so I could come visit and get a HUG!!! Keep up the great work!
Your video made my day and I have added visiting Tim’s Place to my bucket list! I don’t know when I’ll make it to New Mexico but I have contacted my friend Abbey who works for Special Olympics out here in Southern California and asked her to make sure I know if you are ever a special guest at one of her events! I told her I NEED to meet you and get a hug! What an inspiring story you have. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Thank you for sharing and thank you for being such a blessing to so many! I want a hug-o-meter too.
Good luck in everything you do. We are praying for you.
Best wishes from Ohio! I loved reading your story, Tim! Keep up the awesome work!!!
Tim,
Greetings from Anchorage, Alaska. I’ve never been to your town, but if I ever make it there I’ll be sure to come to your place! Great job!!!
Sincerely,
Laura
Tim, congrats and I am pulling for you. Linda H
Tim you are so inspiring!! Congratulations on your restaurant and i wish you were located here in Michigan because i would love to work for you!!!!
tim i just want to say you inspire me to be to live my dreams and be a better person, i whish there were 1,000,000 more like you this world would be a better place. thanks for the lesson on how to live. I am in arizona and i will make sure i take a drive to your place so i can meet you. much love to you and your wonderful family.
Mike Pratt
Keep up the good and hard work. The restaurant business it a tough one….but you have the drive and desire to succeed and keep setting an example for others. Success can be contagious! My wish to you….that you will inspire others to follow their dreams no matter if they are big or small…
Thank you for being who you are. Because of individuals like yourself the world is a nicer place. I hope to stop in during my next visit to your area. Take care and keep up the hugs!!
Sending you a BIg hug from KENTUCKY ! I wish there were more people like you Tim, your such an inspiration!
My WISH to you is ALL the HUGS in the world!
Great job, Tim! You are inspirational
If I ever get to visit NM, I will be sure to stop in & say hello to you. I’d love a hug! Keep up the great work 
-Kristen S, Massachusetts
I wish you the best in your dreams!! You are a true Insperation to other children with “Disabilitys”. I have a son with Autisum and watching you have your dreams come true really give me hope that he will be able to have his come true. It is such a great thing that you have been able to see your dreams in reality
We are all sending you hugs from Arizona 
Your menu looks so good! Breakfast also looks good. We live in Nebraska but we wish we lived closer and could come visit you. You make our class Dreamer Board as one of our most inspirational people. Keep up the hugs! Good luck at your restaurant
Sincerely,
The kids at the Eastern Learning Center, Norfolk, NE.
Have a great day!
Dear Tim,
I was extremely moved by your FB post and wish you very good luck in your business. One of my sister-in-laws has Downs and I know she will love watching your video and would love to meet you and get a hug one day!
Only the best,
Chris Sullivan
Your video was a true gift. I discussed the video in our morning sales meeting en encouraged everyone to watch it because your message is what life is all about…… say hi to one an other…greet those that come in to see you because once you smile and say hello their world may become a bit brighter. May God bless you and your beautiful family.
Your friend in Miami Florida!
Audrey
Hello,
Your story was inspiring to my students. We would love to learn more about you and your restaurant.
Sincerely,
Mrs.McCloskey
Special Education Teacher
I just saw your video from someone else that posted it on facebook what an inspiration you are. I have also shared this video for all my friends to see that with determination anyone can do anything they want in life. Thank You so much and keep giving out those hugs.
Tim, I heard about your restaurant on CBS and You’ve Got. Amazing! You’ve definitely got what it takes to show the world. I hope someday i’ll be in the area and will most definitely go eat at your place. You are INSPIRING! Good luck and best wishes.
Joe Gagliano
my wish for Tim is Gods blessings over his life.
Go for it you are a great sadly do i live in Holland.
Tim…I wish you every happiness and success……I hope one day to come to your place and get a hug…although it is a long way from Australia..xxxx
My name is Barbara. I was a Special Education Coordinator for a small school system in Alabama for five years before going to Federal Programs. Your story was so touching to my heart and brought happy tears to my eyes. I can remember my special needs students and will never forget them. Tim has such a special smile and broadcast love through his hugs. If our country today could have MORE Tim’s, we would be in better shape. God Bless him and his family. Wish there was a Tim’s Place in Alabama. Good luck and may the Good Lord Bless and keep Tim safe and prosper.
Good morning Tim, I live in a small town out side of Memphis,TN called Hernando, MS and I just read about you on the internet purely by accident and I just wanted to tell you that you have already made my day brighter. I want to tell you how happy I am for you and how proud I am of you and that I will be praying for you and hope that some day I am fortunate enough to travel to your restaurant and meet you! Keep living your dream buddy and may God bless you and keep you! p.s can’t wait to try your Olympian breakfast! BIG HUG TO YOU!!!
I don’t know you Tim but I am so very very proud of you. Big, big hugs from Spain xx
I wish their could be more Tim’s. I hope I can visit soon….
Hello Tim!
What an inspiration you are! You had a dream, you went out and achieved it and didn’t let any obstacles stand in your way!! And….you have even more medals than Michael Phelps!! I live very far from Albuquerque, but if I am ever there, I am stopping in, not to eat, necessarily, but for an amazing hug!!
Continue to follow your dreams and spread the love, one hug at a time!
GO TEAM TIM!!
Susan
Witaj Tim!
Gratuluję pomysłu. Zobaczyłem film o twojej restauracji na YouTube i zapragnąłem odwiedzić twoją restaurację. Tak trzymaj! Niestety mam do Was daleko, ale może kiedyś to się uda. Pozdrowienia z Polski!
I wish Tim to have a great day and many hugs today.
Hello Tim!! Today, I watched your video on youtube for the first time ever. Immediately after, I showed my Mom and we were just so over joyed and felt soo good watching how determined you are! I then decided to look up your restaurant and discovered that it is in my home town, Albuquerque!!! I lived there for 15 years and now I live in Las Vegas. I go back to visit my family usually during the summers and I would LOVE to come visit your restaurant while out there this year.. But, only if I get one of those amazing and wonderful hugs!!!! They are the best part right?! I can not wait to walk through those doors and see your beautiful, smiling face! Thank you for being such an inspiration. You are truly AMAZING. Be you, because you is pretty dang special!!
xoxoxo
I wish I can support you or offer my knowledge as a restaurateur of 40 yrs. I have a passion for food. I love your story and who you are in the world. What an inspiration to the world.Hugs to you.
I have a chocolate shop in Madrid New Mexico. I have been open almost a year.
Maybe you will visit me one day. I am planning to come to the restaurant and meet you.
Harvey Shugarman
Shugarman’s Little Chocolate Shop
You are very inspiring. My 8 year old son Logan has Down syndrome. I only hope that one day he will be as accomplished as you have been. If we ever visit NM, we will definately come to your restaurant. Keep the hugs coming. God bless you!!
I saw the link to your restaurant on facebook. It’s awesome. You are AWESOME Tim as well as your family for the love and support they have given you so your dream could happen.
God Bless you Tim, I wish you continued success with your restaurant.
If I am ever near Albuquerque, I will definately stop in.
I wish I lived near Tim’s Place. Sounds like a place I would love to visit. I hope one day! Keep up the great work!!!
I’m in Georgia, but one day I will be in NM and make sure I eat in your restaurant. I love your philosophy and work ethic. Thanks for being a part of our world!!!
I Would like to send you a big hug from New Jersey! ❤
Hello Tim, my name is Catherine. I wish I could visit your resteraunt. When I saw your video it was so inspiring to me because I am a partcially disabled and I am an athlete, just like you! I REALLY wish I come see you because you are also so caring, friendly, and nice. The reason I can’t visit you is because I live in New Jersey ( but I’m a major Boston Celtics Fan). It is soo cool that you won Olympic medals because that is my dream. Do you like any baseball, football, soccer, rugby, or basketball team? Or do you like a certain tennis or golf player? You made my day when you said ” I don’t mind about the food because its just food, but hugs are speciall.” I also have minor scoleosis (which is a back problem) which interfears with my sports. But when I watch your video it makes me feel better because I have hope to follow my dreams and never give up. I truly Wish you the best for your Business! Thank you Tim! –Catherine The Major Celtics Fan
You are inspiring person God has blessed you with a great heart, I send you prayer and blessing in your business, I hope come there one day for one of those great hugs.
Hello Tim,
I heard about your restaurant on K-LOVE radio station and then saw a video on Facebook. What a great place you have there! If I ever make it over to your part of the country I will be stopping by.
So here is a Hug for you from Louisiana. I wish you much joy and continue with the hugging! You are making a difference in the world.
Dianne
tim thanks for your story it was shown to day in my drug rehab class and it has motivated me and many others i wish you many more hugs and medals . thanks from dallas trxas
Hi Tim,
I wish you the best with your restaurant.
Hugs,
Sharon E.
When I tell people that I am a special education teacher, they usually say “I don’t know how you do what you do”, or “what made you choose special education?”. Well, the answer is YOU! Because sometimes there are people that the world just wants to forget because they don’t fit into society’s mold. Sometimes others want to give up on kids because they are “mentally retarded”, “slow”, “bad-kids”, “strange”, and the list goes on. I think that every child, every person has something special inside of them and they are not a mistake. Every person has a job to do and a life to live. Hats off to you , Tim, and to your parents, your teachers, your friends, the bank that helped you open a business, and every person that believes in you. I am in love with your story and since my husband is a huge BBQ fan, I’m putting coming to visit your restaurant on my list of things to do. Good luck in everything that you do Tim. You are a true inspiration, not because you have down-syndrome and opened a restaurant but because you have down-syndrome and it just doesn’t matter!!!
Dear Tim,
Thank you sooo much for being an inspiration to everyone. I wish you all your hopes and dreams come true. You are a very special person and the world needs more men like you! HUGS BACK TO YOU from a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Love, Lin
Tim you are amazing and I wish you nothing but success and happiness. I’m from Las Cruces, and one day I’m going to drive up north and come and visit. Keep up the good work.
Hi, Tim. My younger brother Murray also has Down Syndrome, and continues to amaze and surprise people every day. He has always been interested in cooking and baking, having learned it at school. For many years he helped our mother in the kitchen, and now he helps me. I have always been an advocate for supporting people in whatever abilities they have and giving everyone a chance to shine. You and your family definitely stand as a huge inspiration, and I am very happy to have read your story. Best of luck with your restaurant, and if I am ever in Albuquerque I will be coming by for a big hug and great food.
Hi Tim!
I saw a piece about your restaurant on the internet. I love the idea of hugs at a restaurant. I wish we had one of your restaurants here in San Diego, CA I hope you open other restaurants soon. I wish you all the success and blessings in the world! Keep smiling. You’re amazing!
Marcy
Keep up the awesome work Tim, you are an inspiration! The world needs more people like you! Hugs…Melissa
Tim you are a little piece of heaven. I wish you much success with your restaurant and I hope you hit 1 million hugs! Jesus loves you very much! Thank you for sharing that love with others! God bless! Sincerely , Jessica Wrench, Holly Springs, NC
wow I’m so inspired by you, Tim. I also am an entrepreneur and love to work on my own and be my boss. I watched a video that was on my Facebook about you and your Dream. Amazing story and hope to one day travel from Canada to meet you and get that hug. Oh and also have some good food in your restaurant. All the best. Take care and hugs to you
DEAR TIM,
I SAW YOUR U TUBE VIDEO FROM MY DAUGHTER RACHEL’S FACEBOOK PAGE. SHE PUT THE LINK UP YESTERDAY AND I HAVE EMAILED IT TO SO MANY PEOPLE.
WHEN I SAW THE VIDEO, YOU WARMED MY HEART AND I FIND YOU EXTRAORDINARY!!
I WISH YOU DIDN’T LIVE SO FAR AWAY, BECAUSE IT WOULD BE AN HONOR TO COME TO YOUR WONDERFUL RESTAURANT AND MEET YOU!! MAY I ALSO SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY SEEMS SO LOVING AND I’M SURE YOU ARE SO GRATEFUL!!
YOU HAVE A HEART OF GOLD, AND I WISH YOU THE BEST OF EVERYTHING!! YOU DESERVE IT!!
KATHY
Hi Tim, your story is an inspiration to hundreds of thousands and from a video I’ve found, millions! Well done, I wish that your story that I’m going to share with my mum will inspire her to pursue her dream of owning a business, as she got epilepsy over 20 years ago and other medical problems, and because of this nobody will hire her especially from being out of work so long, from a friendly fan from the UK, good luck in the future Tim!
Ryan Kirkman.
I am so proud of you Tim. MY wish WISH for you is to keep hugging and doing what you do. MY HEART .song insixe when I read about you and Tim’s Place. MAYBE SOMEDAY I WILL BE BLE TO COME IN FOR MY HU BUT FOR NOW HER’S AN employee ONLINE ONE FOR YOU FROM ME IN KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE P.S. THANKS FOR HUGGING ME BACK and YOUR FRIEND TERI LYNN LOTT
Hi Tim! I just learned about your restaurant from AOL and I hope to make a trip just to visit you. I live in Salt Lake City, so it will take some time to coordinate a road trip with my husband and 3 kids but, I think it will be worth it. I think what you have done is heavenly. We all need a little more love. Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Shantell
Tim – You are AWESOME!! Wishing you all the very best!! Hugs from southeast Georgia!!
The Purvis family
You inspire me. God bless!
Hi Tim,
I heard about your restaurant on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website and your story just amazes me. Not just that you have accomplished so much at a young age and in spite of facing your own challenges but because you have so much determination and you clearly love what you do! I love that you dance in the parking lot before going to work every morning. (I even watched the video twice because it made me so happy — hope that’s not creepy! haha) I wish more people were as happy and dedicated as you are. I’m sure you brighten so many people’s lives every day. You, sir, are an inspiration and so deserving of your success! Congratulations on all that you have achieved and all that you will achieve!
hi tim im jada marie sanchez im only 5 years pld i like you restaurante i wish you the best and warms hug in the hole world i wish i come over there to see you soon i live in long island ny good luck
Tim, I am a retired teacher. I always told my students they could be whatever they chose to be! I applaud your parents for believing in your dreams and supporting you in your trials and successes! The best to you and keep giving those hugs as an example to all of us!
From Alaska!
Tim,
You rock! You inspire me to make sure to always follow my dreams. I did a few years back and even though it might be slow these days, you make me keep going and stay true to my dream!
Thank you for being a wonderful soul and a gem in this world.
Have Fun~
DiGUM
Tim, there are 400 attendees at the Council of Parents, Advocates and Attorneys meeting at Hyatt ABQ from 3/7-3/10 and they would love to hear about your place…. most are staying at the Hyatt and Doubletree so pass out your Ads there or ask COPAA for opportunity to advertise your place… Best of Luck we are so very proud of you….
Tim, I went to EHS (way before you did) and I wanted to say “hi” to a fellow Eagle and tell you I think your restaurant sounds amazing. If I make my way back to New Mexico I will be visiting your establishment. Even if I’m not hungry, I will be stopping in for a hug! Best wishes from Southern California!
Megan
Hi Tim,
What a wonderful restaurant! We need one of those over here in Scotland. Just saw your Aol video on Facebook through a friend. I’ve shared it on. Hope you continue to have great days and lots more hugs. Sending a virtual one your way.
Best wishes and success to you. You are an inspiration to all kids these days. Your parents have a very special son and that makes them special people because God doesn’t give special son’s to just anyone. I hope someday to come to your restaurant.
I could sure use a hug from such a special young man.
We have just viewed some of your pages Tim and so wish you were in Canada so we could share a warm hug! You’re an amazing man and tremendous ambassador of love, tolerance and kindness. We wish you continued success in your business and God’s blessings! If we’re ever in the area, we’ll be sure to get that hug!!
Warmest regards from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Tim,
I was fortunate to receive a forward copy of you’re video. I wanted to thank you. I have a special person in my life, my nephew Jonathan and he is an awesome kid. He loves food and I think once I show him your story he will also be motivated to dream big.
Thanks again and God bless
Joseph