Matt,

Congratulations! Gee, for some reason, I feel proud of you! You decided to make this huge change in your life and stuck with it for 3+ years - now, you have this new beginning. I believe you will make contributions to your community and its people in the years ahead - making your corner of the world a better place.

I have a 30 year reunion to attend in late September out in your neck of the woods - a little ways up the river from you. I would like to drop by and shake your hand if the opportunity presents itself. And perhaps a congratultory beverage-of-your-choice... <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I wish you a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Regards,

Tom