Tom Millner is a retired Pastor, and former teacher, trainer and Pharmaceutical executive who believes it is possible to live a thriving life fueled by gratitude. Diagnosed with Parkinson?s disease in late 2006, he found himself challenged by the tension in grief brought on by what he perceived as the road ahead. With a foundation of faith and a prayerful practice of giving thanks, Tom began to experience a sense of thriving that superseded mere survival. In 2013 Tom and his life partner and spouse retired to the family farm in the rural piedmont region of North Carolina. With wonderful memories of their life in New York City, the Connecticut shore, Philadelphia and the delightful village of Chadds Ford, Pa, followed by the blessing of South Florida, they now enjoy the wonder of their grandchildren as they embrace the rural life. They have traveled the world and look forward to even more possibilities in each day that is the gift of life!