Day 51 -

I stumbled across something special when I walked through the doors at CMX. I felt it the minute I wandered in...the warmth, the sincerity, and the sense of family. As I do with my own family, I often questioned, "how did I get to belong to this family?" Twice, I nearly left because of family differences, but something drew me back each time.

We had disagreements within the family. It was OK to agree to disagree. We existed with one another as family regardless of our differences in faith, nationality, color, or political beliefs. We took the bad with the good. When there were conflicts, we resolved them and moved on.

The camaraderie at CMX runs deep and seems timeless. We have celebrated the births of countless children as well as the loss of loved ones, young and old. We triumphed together, now we all stand defeated, together, as a family. And while we may have been defeated, we have not lost...we have gained some of the most valuable friendships we may ever have...we have learned from industry experts what we could not have learned anywhere else...we have shared our lives with some of the most incredible people...we have stood among greatness, and no one can take that from you.

So go out and take all that you gained with your family at CMX and leave your mark at your next destination. Make an impression...be memorable. CMX will be forever in my heart.