I wasn’t sure anyone was really reading the newsletters, but over the last few weeks dozens of clients and friends have mentioned that they have been following my writing. Thank you. I will attempt to improve both the quantity and quality of what I am writing. Please let us know if our messages are of value.
As you know, I write about several things, including the business and its progress, my health and the steps I take to set an example for people dealing with serious medical issues and recovery. A few other topics near and dear to me also find their way to my Blog.
It has been a very nice summer for the family and living at our summer house on the lake has been pleasant. While the fishing has been up and down due to the lack of rain, the bass have been active lately. Our sons have been out to the lake over the summer and we have seen all of the grandchildren.
Last week, Matthew and Hannah were up from South Carolina. They became engaged recently and we are all excited about Hannah becoming part of the family. She and Matt make a great couple and they have a lot of common interests. Matt has been a very good marathon runner and triathlete, and Hannah is an excellent runner herself. After getting engaged they went sky diving for the first time.
As summer winds down and we prepare for the trip to Duke and our return to Charleston, it is important for me to say that I am grateful for the past three years since my operation. I recognize each day is a gift and each day I work hard to show my appreciation.
Few of the people who know me best thought I’d be here and who could blame them. Close to 4 years ago, my companion became an oxygen tank. Each step was laborious and few things were going well. However, since the operation I have received many blessings among which are 3 new grandchildren, watching my sons grow into successful men and enjoying my life with Kathy. A high point was being honored by Ameritas. Traveling to many places including this year’s trip to Alaska has been gratifying. And very importantly, the privilege of returning to work on my own terms has been high on the list, not to mention being able to fish as I once did.
I’ll talk about my recovery more at a later time but, for now, I think I’ll take Brett’s 2 year old fishing. Have a great day.