Giving Thanks

My family and I were working at the local homeless ministry on Saturday when my Blackberry beeped. We were knee deep in giving thanks for all of our good fortune this year and this message appeared:

Laura,

 Many years ago, while you were with the Pride Institute, I was involved with the regional management program from about 1988 to 1991.  As one of the trainers, you changed my life!  I do not know if you remember me, but I do not know if I ever had the opportunity to say thanks. We usually met with a group of docs in Fredericksburg, VA (Lloyd Moss, Bob Grail, Dr. John Wilhide).

 18 or 19 years later, so many of the lessons learned from The Pride Institute are still with me.  Your influence and Debra’s continue to guide me in my decisions for my practice. So, remember you never know what seeds you may have planted. I could never have done what I have without that solid ground work that was put down brick by brick so many years ago.

 I hope this note finds you well, and may you have a Merry Christmas!  And also many thanks!

 Dr. Jeff Cooper

Now practicing in  Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

What a blessing this was! You are the reason I am counting my many blessings and I wish to take this opportunity to say thank you to every dentist and dental team member that has placed their faith in me. I love dentistry and I look forward to helping you make 2010 an extremely successful year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Laura