In our bigger-better-obsessed culture, it seems like everyone has less time to simply be nice to other people. We hear, Im so busy so often that this hurried, hectic pace is the new norm. While adjusting to the change from a two-salaried family to a one-salary and one self-employed family, weve come in contact with truly nice people trying to help us navigate our new reality.
During this week of Thanksgiving, were thankful for all our friends and family and also want to thank those from outside this group who have stepped up and reminded us that the Golden Ruledo unto others as you would like to have them do to youreally is a great approach to life in every instance.
American Chartered Bank: Wonder why a bank would be on our list? For anyone thats hit a roadblock with one of the numerous behemoth banks in Chicagoland, ACB is a welcomed breath of fresh air. Not only did our personal banker, Jack Barringer sent us a personalized thank-you note after opening our account, but the bank, www.americanchartered.com/, sent us a welcome basket packed with goodies. Who knew a bank could be nice!
When you doctor calls for extra tests just as a precaution, anxiety is unavoidable. The staff at the Alexian Brothers Medical Group Palatine, www.alexianbrothershealth.org/, put me so at easy forgot about my anxiety. As the healthcare debate wages on, we are so thankful for two amazing primary care physicians. Preventative medicine is the best medicine.
And, Im so impressed with the care Ive received from Park Ridges Dr. Lisa Kim, M.D., www.visitmyclinic.com/, and it took a few years to find the right fit for Nick, but he came home his first annual check up at Dr. Howard Mangurten, M.D., in Hoffman Estates and said he has never been poked and prodded as much. And thats exactly what you want from that appointment.
Were also thankful for Dr. Kate Goesel, D.D.S. I first met her at the Masonic Medical Center and dragged Nick to her office after he hadnt been to the dentist in countless years. We followed her to Tinley Park for his series of deep cleanings. If you have a not-so-crazy-about-the-dentist member of your family, visit www.northcreekdentalcare.com/ and see firsthand how nice everyone is there.
The Palatine Park District does an amazing job keeping our dog parks four-legged friends registered and keeping the two-legged owners informed about a slew of dog-related events. You can fill out the form to join here: www.palatineparkdistrict.com/forms/dogparkform.pdf.
And if youre ever faced with an after hours pet-related emergency, the staff at Golf Rose Animal Hospital does a great job of soothing everyones anxiety. Weve both got its emergency number programmed in our phones, www.golfroseah.com/.
About Us: Were a married couple living in Schaumburg. Nick runs his own law office, www.nickrichardsonlaw.com/, and I work in communications promoting eggs.
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