It’s been awhile since I’ve read the book, but I had a day like Alexander recently. Most of it was small stuff (except hearing of another possible divorce…this one is for the couple my wife and I have most enjoyed doing couples things with).But when a bunch of small stuff adds up, it becomes big stuff. So Alexander, I feel your pain! On terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days, I am glad for emails like the one I received from Pat Tyler of VHA for whom I just spoke. You rock Pat! Thanks for making the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day end just fine.

Dear Tim:

Thank you very much for your outstanding presentation at our Fall Conference! I have had many e-mails from participants thanking us for inviting you to be on the program and for sharing your many talents and gifts! You brought laughter, tears and inspiration to the participants at the conference.

Thank you for being you and for sharing your richness with others. You helped make the conference a great success! You touched the health care professionals in a very special way, bringing hope, new vision and fulfillment in all they do.

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your family. It is a time to reflect on all God’s many blessings. I feel blessed with a wonderful family, health, achievements and good friends. I want you to know that you were in my Thanksgiving prayers this holiday weekend. I am very thankful to God for enriching my life with special people like you. Thank you for your friendship and for caring!

With heartfelt thanks and appreciation,

Pat