Happy Thanksgiving!

I am extremely thankful for many things this year. I remember long ago my grandfather- who had far more wisdom than I realized at the time- made a comment that, as I got older, I appreciated it more and more. “When you have your health, you have everything.”

I am thankful for the health that I, and my family, enjoy.

I am thankful to all the people in my life. Every single one has contributed to helping me become who I am. My wife has been a rock for our family and a great mom. My kids, who I should have been teaching, have probably taught me more than I taught them! I am proud of everyone.

The people who have stood by me and have shown their trust in my judgement over the years are a true blessing that I am FAR more thankful for than I can communicate. Many times, I have thought- if only I played the game I would have exponentially more “money,” but I couldn’t do that because I don’t believe in the charade. I would rather sleep at night.

Finally, after a longer than expected wait, things are turning out the way we anticipated.

Nobody has a perfect life. We all have our challenges and disappointments but on a day like Thanksgiving we can sit back and appreciate all of the blessings that we have had and the people that have helped us along the way.

I am truly thankful for your friendship and support over the years and look forward to a happy and prosperous future despite what the economy may look like.

Be Thankful- and don’t eat too much!

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