Inspire Me

Thanksgiving Week Begins:

As Thanksgiving week begins my heart is filled with gratitude for all my many blessings. Years come and go and this year has been truly incredible! As I ponder the events I am humbled with appreciation for the amazing year this has been for our company and our family.

Just two years ago this month we left our home town of Salina and ventured into uncharted territory as we put together our first resort shop that would cater to tourist instead of real cowboys. A big risk that paid off. This year resort store two became a reality as doors were opened in June in the enchanted village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Moving yet further away from our roots, and now into the State of California. Utah has been the only home of the 134 year old family business until now. We went as far west as possible without falling into the Pacific Ocean.

Projects are inspiring. They get you up in the morning and keep you up late at night. You are forced to think, act and respond. I love them. When you begin all you have is desire and a lot of ideas, when you complete you have sculpted those ideas and desires into a physical manifestation that fills the soul with a sense of accomplishment.

We moved three times this year. Moving really makes you evaluate "stuff" and the reason we collect and keep so much of it. Move three times in a year you will get rid of "stuff".

The Burns Team has grown this year and I am very thankful for all the wonderful team members that provide service to the company and the clients that walk through the many doors of the Burns business'.

Today in Salina the Burns Christmas Party was held, the first one in 35 years we had to miss. Reports of fun, food and and winter weather brought memories of years of laughter and Donna's games and pranks that live on for decades.

Last week our family celebrated our Thanksgiving while Scott and I were in Utah. It was extra special as all our children, grandchildren and parents set down together, one large table of happy, healthy, wealthy, wise family members, gathered in the spirit of the season of Thanksgiving, as our busy lives were reunited in a Love and Appreciation for the day, year, and most importantly each other. It doesn't get much better than that!

Wishing all of you the same this week.

With much Appreciation,

Danna