On this Thankful Thursday I am grateful for the blessings that Fran and Hal Deane bring to my life. They are both very involved in the programs of First Baptist Church of Charleston. Fran and I are in Roger Carl’s Not-So-Fast Class Sunday school class. Fran often shares her understanding of the text in a very quiet way. I am always interested in her comments. Hal is a member of the diaconate and has chaired the finance committee several times. His understanding of finance and business practices are extremely valuable to the church. I always want to know his thinking on any proposal. He is a Dartmouth graduate and a former executive at Cadillac. Fran is a University of Michigan graduate. They met in Detroit. They have made a place for themselves in the fabric of Charleston and we have all benefited from their presence here. They are always cheerful and ready to lend a helping hand. On this Thankful Thursday, I am very thankful for the gifts that this talented couple brings to my life.
Thankful Thursday is a day set aside to recognize the importance of someone to our lives and to let her or him know of our gratitude. Develop an attitude of gratitude. Say Something Nice; Be a Lifter. You will be glad you did.
