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2/22/13 – Speaking of Appreciating People

Written by Brad McMillan, CFA®, CFP® | Feb 22, 2013 11:39:02 AM

In the spirit of several previous posts, I’m taking a couple days off to take my son, Jackson, down to visit his grandparents in Florida. Among the many things I’m grateful for are that both my parents and my wife’s are healthy and active, and that Jackson has a chance to spend time with them and get to know them.

I would also like to mention the support and many thoughtful remarks, both in-person and written, I received in response to my family’s loss. One of the wonderful things about what I do—and particularly where I work, Commonwealth Financial Network—is the truly thoughtful, considerate, and wise colleagues and friends I have. These are very smart people who also really care about others and who take the time to show it. I can’t tell you how honored and grateful I am to have people like this as colleagues and friends.

In difficult times, whether personal or economic, who you associate with and who your friends are matter more than anything else. Thank you to everyone. You are and will remain on my list of gratitudes.