Feeling Thankful

 



    2020 has thrown so many curveballs it's hard to keep up. With the world where it is right now, it's sometimes hard to find the silver lining; however, in some ways, this year has shown us all that we truly have to be thankful for. 

    Each year the Perrie & Associates staff shares what we are thankful for this holiday season, and 2020 is no exception. In fact, we feel it's even more important to share with our clients what we are thankful for this year, and the hopes we have for the future. We are truly a family here at Perrie & Associates, and we want to share that feeling with all of you, in this especially trying year. Below are some of the many things we are thankful for: 


Brett Lefevre, Disburser 

I'm thankful for our management team who has guided us through the COVID pandemic and has caused our company to thrive during uncertain times. I'm also thankful to work with such wonderful people!


Emily Kobito, Social Media Manager 

This year I am thankful for the opportunity to marry my amazing husband this June. It may not have been what we expected, but it was still the perfect day, and I'm so thankful for my friends and family who have supported us. I'm thankful for the chance we had to buy our first home, and to my P&A fam who helped us close! I'm thankful for my health and the health of my family, and I'm thankful for the hope for the future!


Cheryl Ethridge-Morton, Paralegal 

I'm thankful to have been part of the P&A family for nearly 11 years now. 


Ree Simpson, Closing Coordinator 

There are many things I am thankful for - anywhere from when the creamer is just right in my coffee, to being alive. I am thankful for being part of a work family that cares about everyone’s mental health, and the community. I am thankful for joy, hope, and forgiveness. I am thankful for the good health and stable wellbeing of my friends and family. I am thankful for good music and tear jerking movies. I am thankful for belly laughs and inside jokes. Oh, and the hoodies that just feel like a constant warm hug - yeah, I am thankful for those too!

Tracy Arthur, Director of First Impressions

I’m very thankful for 3 things this year:  my family, my health (2.5 years cancer free!) and this job.  This was a big career change for me but the culture is so much better here at Perrie & Associates than my previous positions.  I actually feel like a person here and not just a number on payroll.  I’m so much happier here!


Stephanie Chandler, Title Curative Specialist 

I often use the phrase “Stop and smell the roses” but I rarely stop.  I’ve had my own struggles but I’ve also felt the pain and loss my loved ones have gone through this year. 2020 has taught me to just be; just love, to laugh more and that you don’t always have to have the answers.  Sometimes you have to just shrug it off and I’ve found that in just being it has brought me peace. I am thankful this year for the lessons, family, love, clarity and understanding and peace. Happy Thanksgiving! 

Chris Copeland, Disburser

I’m thankful for the health of myself and my loved ones, along with a job that I feel secure at!


Gayle Willingham, Firm Administrator 


This year has been quite a year for everyone and we can all see what is really important in life! I am thankful for my health. This has been a really hard year with a lot of sickness so I am grateful for everyday that I am safe and well. I am also thankful for my God and this wonderful country we call home. I am thankful for each family member and friend that I get to spend valuable time with during the quarantined time. Let us not forget that I am so very thankful for my job and being able to work every day with the wonderful staff at P&A and see the great clients that come in for closings. Life is good, so enjoy each and every minute!


Linda May, Attorney 

I am grateful for my family, friends and co-workers. I am grateful to be healthy. And I am grateful to work for a super law firm where caring about people comes from the top down. 


David Phillips, Post-Closer 


I am Thankful for My family as for this year we finally closed out the passing of my father.  He passed away in 2014, and we spread the ashes in the mountain this year  - all of my brothers were there to say a life lesson or a story about him. I am thankful for being a part of the P&A work family of Cumberland. I am thankful for my friends because they are always there for me, in happy times and in sad. I am truly thankful for my health and wellness. Finally, I am thankful 2020 is about to wrap up, and I hope that 2021 brings happiness and joy to everyone, as this year has been an uphill battle.



Hannah Chung, Closing Department


I’d like everyone at Perrie & Associates to know how grateful I am to be a part of the team.  2020 has been a rollercoaster for so many of us, and I for one will always be grateful that 2020 brought me into the P&A family!  I’ve learned so much from so many people at P&A and I can’t wait to see what 2021 brings.



David Perrie, Firm Owner & Attorney


I am thankful we found my prostate cancer when it was so early that it's already cured. I am thankful for my dedicated and loyal associates who have been “troopers” through this difficult year. I am thankful 2020 is near its end, and for beer.


To all of our loyal clients, friends, and family who have stuck by us in this difficult year, we are so thankful for you. We hope that you may enjoy a peaceful, safe, and joyous Thansgiving! 

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