Thankful

I usually blog about practice issues, but not today. Today is Canadian Thanksgiving Day and we'll soon celebrate our own Thanksgiving Day here in the US.

I'm particularly thankful because Kate and I went to Chicago to visit our youngest son Chris at his new job, see his new apartment and take him out to a birthday dinner. The walks, meals and hang out time was a gift to all three of us.

While visiting Chris' church in Chicago I heard a young man speak about the pain of being abandoned by his father. He and his dad had had no contact for 7 years.

As this young man prayed, he felt God told him to call his dad. What he didn't know was his dad was praying that his son would call him. To make a long story short, they connected, reconciled and now speak everyday.

Without being preachy in any way I want to encourage us all to reach out to our family. Happy Thanksgiving Day, Canadians.

An Amazing Galaxy

You all know I love the "best-ever" concept. No coasting - strive to produce your best ever, year after year. For me, this was a "best-ever" and one of the most productive and inspiring Galaxy gatherings I've ever attended.

Let me tell you why: Although location may not be the MOST important part, we were beautifully nestled in a luxurious hotel, the Charleston Place, in the beautiful and charming Charleston, SC. The weather was perfection the entire time.

You know how a good experience can forever mark a place as magic. That's what happened to me and I'd go back to Charleston in a heartbeat. But the setting isn't the whole picture.

I asked Dr. George Birnbach to help take Galaxy to a new level of executive training and development. Over the last 2 Galaxy seminars we've gathered feedback from Galaxy members and THIS meeting in Charleston was the first of a new direction that had us drilling and responding to challenges like never before. Dr. George and Jeannette Birnbach presented over 200 pages of brand new material and judging by the interaction, questions and excitement, it was a colossal hit.

For me, it was the first time I could participate as a full member of Galaxy - engaging in the drills, sharing my new goals for a new group of clinics and masterminding with other doctors to support everyone's success. I was able to do that thanks to the excellent work of Dr. George and Jeannette Birnbach. They carried the majority of the program throughout the weekend. I heard a number of doctors tell me they love the new direction and this is exactly what they were looking for. We welcomed new Galaxy members too. One doctor, when asked if he wanted to be a part of Galaxy from now on simply said "Of course, who wouldn't?" Exactly my thought.

Many of us shared one of the most spectacular meals I've ever had (and that's saying a lot) on Friday night. For me, the fellowship and casual sharing a good time as well as practice ideas with successful people is so enjoyable.

Thanks to those who gave of themselves to add their best to an incredible weekend and another great Galaxy.