At Thanksgiving, I would like to extend my gratitude to each of you for your commitment to the pursuit of excellence and your dedication to the University of Mississippi Medical Center.  Thank you for the choices you make that are making us a stronger organization. 

• It is easier to remain the same than to change - you have committed to the hard work of change. 
• It is easy to leave challenges unaddressed - every day I see you choose to tackle the difficult challenges.
• It is easier to accept mediocrity than to push limits - we are pushing limits with technology, with new programs, and with a willing spirit to try new ways to solve old problems.
• It is easier to be impatient and quit than it is to persevere - thank you for your perseverance.