From the Desk of Chuck Philips - Happy Thanksgiving!

I AM SO VERY THANKFUL!

This 30th year of law practice has been a time of reflection for me. My heart has been full with the memories of all those who have been a part of this journey and made it the bountiful blessing that it has been. Every day I arise with an attitude of gratitude for each and every one of you that I truly believe God has placed in my path.

As Melody Beattie stated, "gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow." The many blessings brought forth by these encounters with all of you are truly cherished.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! for the past 30 years and I look forward with anticipation and the hope that the years to come bring many more of these blessed moments.

My wish for you during this time of Thanksgiving is that you "remember God's bounty in the year. String the pearls of His favor. Hide the dark parts, except so far as they are breaking out in light! Give this one day to thanks, to joy, to gratitude!" Henry Ward Beecher.

"On Thanksgiving day we acknowledge our dependence on others" William Jennings Bryan.

May you have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday in the embrace and warmth of your loved ones, may you reflect upon the many blessings in your life and on what you have, not what you don't have, and may you fill yourself with all the bountiful gifts that the day has to offer.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Chuck

FRIENDS OF THE FIRM RAFFLE

In appreciation of your business and referrals,

we will be conducting a raffle!

Four lucky winners will receive a $100

Publix Gift Card!

Entries must be received by November 14, 2018

and the drawing will be held on November 15, 2018.

Click here for your chance to win.

The winners will be notified and can pick up the gift cards

at our office during normal business hours!

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It's That Time of Year Again!....Watch Your Mailboxes For Our December Newsletter With Information on Our Annual Holiday Charity Drive

Our 2018 two charities that your generous donations will support are:

The RAP House and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital .

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COMMUNITY CHARITY SPOTLIGHT

“People Helping People”…The Volunteer Way

Food Bank & Food Pantry

Each month, more than 23,000 families are helped by The Volunteer Way.

They provide food to food pantries, soup kitchens, hospices, mentally challenged residential programs, women’s shelters, homeless shelters and other charitable organizations.

They also provide back to school supplies, clothing, first aid kits, blankets, personal items and other necessities.The Volunteer Way donates all these commodities FREE of any FEES to these charitable organizations to help them assist many more children, the working poor, the elderly and the homeless.

The Volunteer Way has approximately 200 volunteers who help accomplish their goals. They come from different denominations and faiths and from the different communities that they serve. They donate their time to help the homeless and low income families in the community. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed volunteers, like those at The Volunteer Way, can change the world and put the spirit of hope back into our children, single parents and seniors, so that they can become productive citizens in their communities.

For monetary donations to provide the necessary food for a low-income family to celebrate Thanksgiving to learn more about volunteering, visit http://thevolunteerway.org/food-bank-food-pantry/

The office of Charles S. Philips proudly supports this organization.

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Scalloped Sweet Potato Stacks

1 1/2 pounds small sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided

1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, divided*

2/3 cup heavy cream

1 garlic clove, pressed

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Layer half of sweet potatoes in a lightly greased 12-cup muffin pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp. thyme and 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining sweet potatoes. (Potatoes will come slightly above the rim of each cup.)

Step 2

Microwave cream, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. thyme at HIGH 1 minute. Pour cream mixture into muffin cups (about 1 Tbsp. per cup).

Step 3

Bake at 375°, covered with aluminum foil, 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly golden.

Step 4

Let stand 5 minutes. Run a sharp knife around rim of each cup, and lift potato stacks from cups using a spoon or thin spatula. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish, if desired.

*Gruyère cheese may be substituted.

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