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If any of you have every owned a business you know what I mean when I say there are times that you feel as though you are riding on the world’s most extreme roller coaster. The highs are exhilarating and the lows can drop your stomach to your knees. Very seldom are you on a level plane and if you are, you brace yourself for the next up or down movement because you know its coming!

For the past 25 years (would have been 26 years next month) I experienced the unique opportunity to have worked in a family business and then purchase that business outright in 1987. What a ride! I experienced the opportunity to grow my business from its modest beginnings in 1982 as a video rental store into a full service, technology based Internet and Computer Sales, Service and Repair business. None of which by the way could I have done by myself. Many deserve credit for the growth of PNX Computers – Internet, employees & customers both past and present were vital to everyday operations and I want to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you. But for all the ups and downs, there was a higher power always present.

I have been blessed with a deep faith in God. There were times these past years when I would forget that He was really in control and think I had things figured out. You know what I mean, my priorities got out of line. Well, God really does have a sense of humor and I have eaten my share of humble pie. It was only when I let Him take control of the roller coaster that I realized things were the way they were supposed to be. He gave me many blessings to keep me grounded, to keep me motivated and keep me moving forward. Isn’t hindsight a wonderful gift?

The Home of PNX for Many Years

And in the spirit of moving forward, I have decided to close PNX Computers effective Friday, September 19, 2008. This was not an easy decision but one that is supported 110% by my wife Elaine. What a partner I have been blessed with. Elaine and I have been riding that roller coaster together both with PNX and with our personal lives and it has drawn us closer together. It has made us stronger.

The decision to close PNX was a mutual one. And I must admit that since allowing myself to think through the process of closing, something I never considered before this past July, I have actually felt some of the weight lift from my shoulders.

So to each of you again I say THANK YOU. Your friendship, your prayers, your handshakes and hugs all have a special place in my memory and for that I will be ever grateful. As this part of my journey, this roller coaster ride as it were, comes to an end I’m looking ahead to what’s next. I’m wondering what ride do I get on now??? Right now I’m not sure and that’s OK with me because I want to let Him decide for me.

One thing’s for sure though, check back next month and I’ll let you know what’s going on…

Peace – Wayne Reeh