Saying Thanks

The last ten years have been a massive challenge for me and America in general.  I can understand why people are filled with anxiety and frustration. Yet, each time this year, I make an effort to take stock and give thanks for the simple things in life.  This year I am going to share that list with you.

• I am grateful for tap water, which I can drink…over a billion people do not have that luxury.
• I am glad that I have my family and friends.
• I don’t know where I would be without the support and love of my fellow parishioners at Lifebridge Church.
• After a scary stretch, I am glad I am caught up on my mortgage.
• I am grateful that even during this period of economic hardship, I can start a business and find clients interested in buying.
• I am proud that I live in a country where we have both a Tea Party Movement and Occupy Wall Street.  I hope the folks in the Occupy movement are as good at rocking the vote as the Tea Party. 
• Finally, I am grateful to all of you who have read this blog and supported me as I go through the startup process. 

I may not have any clients on the books, but I am close.  So, in the spirit of optimism that all entrepreneurs must have, I can gladly say my cup is full.  I am grateful that all of you have nourished me along the way. 

Until next time.