Message from our Bank President, Ted Gerber

“Life is good!”

That’s how she started the conversation. This person, who I’ve known for almost 20 years, went on to explain how she had been in remission from cancer for some time and she was happy to be able to visit with me, something that didn’t seem possible a year ago. She then thanked us (the Bank) for all that we have done for her. I was at once proud and embarrassed by her last statement. Proud that she felt we helped her, and embarrassed that a woman who has beaten a life threatening disease would thank me for something as trivial as banking. Before I could saying anything, she smiled and left. I thought about this conversation for a long time.  And the more I thought about it, the more I realized how a positive outlook on life can affect everyone around you. Her conversation made my day. I’m sure she did the same for many others as well.  Continue reading…