Be Thankful

Last week was a tragic week of losses. It all reminded me that we need to be thankful for everyday with our friends and family becuase you never know what tomorrow holds.

My great uncle Bill passed away last week. He was 89 and had had a great, long life. He was a kind, generous man who will be greatly missed by our family and his friends.

Last week I learned that a friend I went to elementary school, junior high and high school with, Jared Pearce, passed away unexpectedly. I had lost touch with him over the years and heard of his passing via Facebook. Such a tragic loss - he had a whole life ahead of him. For it to be cut unexpectedly short is not fair. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family. He was a great guy and will be missed by so many.

If you live in KC, you probably saw on the news that Tom Murphy from Sprint passed away when a boulder fell on his car during their family trip to Colorado. I remember meeting him at several KC IABC events, he was always so kind and willing to help others in the industry. What a tragic loss for his friends and family.

Take time today and be thankful for your friends and family.