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12/04/2009

It's Time

            Yes, it’s time for my Christmas article.  The “It’s Time” title comes primarily from a new mantra that has been used at UT football games this year.  To think that so many Vol fans are excited at a 7-5 record is somewhat incredible, but it’s their optimism for the future of our team and our new coach that drives that emotion.  It is amazing how attitudes have changed regarding my Alma Mater in the last 12 months…and the same applies to life in general for many of us.   

 

 

           

            It’s time for us to forget the frustrations of the year, the economy, the continual negative barrages of the media, and every non-positive thing that has happened this year…for a little while.  Just like you, I could list a bunch of stuff that didn’t go according to my plan created when I did my goal setting for 2009.  In fact, that list could fill up that page…but that doesn’t solve much, does it? 

            In looking back at some of my previous December articles, “Memories of the Sears Wish Book” was fun…for those of us that remember it, there was nothing like it…that was the most dog-eared, circled, marked up, and prioritized publication ever brought into the Carden household.  Last year’s article was hard, because I wrote about my best friend Duffy, and the 15 years of joy he gave to me and my family…and how hard it was to be without him at Christmas.  That picture of him lying under the tree is still taped to my monitor as I write this…and I do talk to him often. 

            The one that means to most to me was written December 2005 entitled “My Christmas Blessings to You” and it’s special because it’s about two very important things in my life…my family, and the relationships I have with my friends and clients.  My greatest gift is (and I hope will be for as long as God allows it) to have all of my family around the tree at Mom & Dad’s house.  I used to think that 85 was old, and that’s what Dad will be next month.  He might not be as fast as he used to be, but he’s as sharp as a tack.  Last week he & I went to a UT basketball game together…just like the good old days…and he hoofed it from the parking lot to our seats and back again…not missing a step!  And he climbed a bunch of them!

            Being home at Thanksgiving reminded me just how blessed I truly am.  And writing this reminds me of the same when it comes to my friends and clients.  I can’t remember working any harder than I did this year, and having more fun doing it…especially with everyone here at Peachtree.  Dad has always said that the day he starts worrying is the day that everyone stops giving him a hard time…and it’s no exception here.  I think I’ve compiled about 3-4 new nicknames around here just this year.  Needless to say, we love what we do, we love who we work with, and we love the clients that we are charged to take care of.  Our Senior Partner and mentor says that we have the third most important occupation in a person’s life, behind physicians and ministers.  We truly believe that and do everything possible to “walk the walk”.

            With that in mind, I truly thank each and every one of you for your friendship, your readership, your trust, and your faith in me and the team here at Peachtree.  My Christmas wish for you is that if there is something that kept you from having the year you anticipated, whatever that one wish might be, that it’s granted to you.  2010 is a brand new year, and it will be full of opportunities and great things!  If you’re reading this, just back away from your computer, close your eyes for a minute or two, and just think of that wish…It’s Time! 

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

Brian

Copyright 2009, Brian E. Carden

Brian_Carden@peachtreeplanning.com

www.briancarden.com

Posted by Brian Carden at 07:54:00 AM in Financial

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