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It was Saturday afternoon, and our Spring Quarterly event was coming to a close. Our coaches were on stage presenting awards to those clients who, over the course of the previous year, stood out in a manner worthy of recognition. Sitting near the back of the ballroom, along with Mindi, I was feeling a mix of emotions ranging from pride to immense love and gratitude.

I was proud of these individuals for their grit, their perseverance, and their trust in us to consistently move through their challenges in faith, knowing we had their backs. I was proud of our team and what we had created over the last 11 years. My gratitude was off the chart, questioning why I, and our company, have been so blessed.

Admittedly, I ask myself this question almost every morning when in prayer, not really looking for an answer, but simply implying my thanks. I really don’t ponder the question as much as I look for continued wisdom and discernment.

As each recipient was announced and called to go up to the stage to receive their award, I was considering the award I was about to present. I confess, I was careful to not let my mind dive too deeply into why I was presenting this award or into how much this person had impacted me, our clients, and our business as I knew my emotions could readily be fueled.

For some reason I felt it was best to remain strong as a leader and speak my thoughts clearly without the breaking of my voice. Of course, offering up my true feelings and my heart should be easy enough, especially when I’d be presenting this to my business partner and friend, John. We speak all the time and often leave the conversation with “I appreciate you, dude.’ – ‘Ditto.”

I’d be fine.

As I walked toward the stage, I already had a sense of deep gratitude that I was anxious to share. It was John’s time and, in my opinion, well overdue. As I began to speak of the man who helped build this incredible company, the man who’d become a mentor to me and a true friend, my gratitude swelled, and I fell silent.

After allowing the surge of emotion to settle back, I continued sharing, but with a slight vibrato in my chest. It was difficult to fully speak every word I wished to, and I’m certain I left out much, but that’s often the way our hearts speak. Sometimes it's not about the words; the message is clear through our body language.

Over the years, I’ve noticed my old, tough, and militant self has softened up quite a bit. I really, really love people. In fact, I’m crazy about people and very much want to serve in a way that I can make an impact in their life so they may find the blessings of gratitude and peace I have found.

I am loved beyond my wildest dreams by my Lord, my family, my FPC team, our clients, and by John. This is why I become so emotional. I simply haven’t found the power to hold it in when I let my heart take over.

Walking off the stage I felt a part of me wishing I would have been better at keeping it together, so I could’ve shared all I intended to. Another part of me was ok with letting my heart do the speaking. Either way, I was at peace knowing I had served a message long past due, and I was pleased to offer up my sincere love.

We all have a deep sense of gratitude for others and too often we fail to express it. Although our actions speak mountains over words, the sound of love cannot be spoken enough.

None of us are immune to the trials of this world. We find peace when we find gratitude in others and recognize just how important they are in our lives. We cannot go it alone. You are not alone.

Don’t forget to intermittently take those who are in your life, your family, your team, and your friends aside to simply remind them your life is better because of them. And, if you feel a surge of emotion coming up from your chest, know it’s ok to let your heart take over and reveal your inner most thoughts of gratitude.

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