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Christmas Message From IDM Founder and President Ian D. Mead

Posted on Dec 07, 2010 08:45:34 AM by Ian Mead

Ian D. Mead,
President

Each year it seems amazing how quickly time flies and already Christmas is upon us. What an exciting time!

Of course, it's always a hectic time and it can be difficult to find time to really relax and enjoy the season, but it's something we must do. We all rush around looking for gifts for everyone but sometimes miss out on reflecting upon the reason for giving, Christ's Birthday.

Last year I wrote briefly on A Christmas Carol and some of the history behind it. There is a movie however that my family and I (wonderful wife and 3 wonderful girls) watch every year: It's a Wonderful Life.

From Wikipedia: "The film stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched and the contributions he has made to his community."

Each year as I watch it, my heart is truly touched as I reflect upon the difference George Bailey made on the lives of so many. The movie shows the difference in a small town had George Bailey never been born.

What difference are we making day-by-day and year-by-year in the lives of others? Are we concentrating on the right things? Are we making a positive difference in the things we do and the decisions we make?

This Christmas, let's all make a difference. Reach out to someone in need, look for opportunities to help others and use our time and resources well.

Last but not least, for all who celebrate Christmas, remember the real meaning and keep Christ in Christmas.

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year...

God Bless,

Ian

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henrik carlsen
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Merry Christmas
Reply #31 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 03:09:23

I cannot think of a movie where James Stewart didn't shine. I love "It's a wonderful Life" and I love old movies in general, whereas my wife disregards everything in B/W. Disagreeing on that part is OK because I have a HD-recorder (a thing used in Europe because we're always one step behind progress)!
I want to thank you (and Company) for making UltraEdit, the editor I regard the best available. I use it every day and couldn't work without it.

So, Merry Christmas, happy new year and keep them' updates coming.

Bernard
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Danke
Reply #32 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 03:34:09

Danke (thank you) from Germany for Ians personal message. There is not much to add from my side! I wish everybody "Frohe Weihnachten" (merry Christmas).

Graham
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From heaven you came, helpless babe....
Reply #33 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 03:46:40

Thank you Ian for your witness to the Kingdom of God. Proclaim redemption's wonderous plan and give to Jesus glory. May God bless you and your family with the immeasurable blessing found in helping others.

Also, keep on building awesome software!

Graham

???@China
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Reply #34 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 06:36:14

Thank you for the greatful Chirstmas message.I'm Chinese.Much Thanks!Happy Chirstmas!

John
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God's gift to us...Jesus
Reply #35 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 08:19:50

Thank you much for your Christmas message. I enjoy reading your excitement for Christ each year! That is refreshing to me as I have also put my full faith in Jesus Christ.

Jason
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All these years!
Reply #36 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 08:21:07

Ian,
Just wanted to say thanks for the update. It's always good to hear how you and your family are doing.

I just looked back through some old e-mail ( I keep everything!). I have known you and have been using your product for over ten years now. Keep up the good work and God bless you and your family.

Jason

Leonard
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Thank you.
Reply #37 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 08:23:24

Thank you for the nice Christmas message and the goodness to put Christ back in Christmas. May God Bless you and family.
Luke 2:7-14
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes,
and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping
watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone
round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of
great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ
the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling
clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Ned B. La Celle
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Long time customer - Thank you for the Chris-mas letter
Reply #38 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 08:25:03

Ian,
Thank you and your team for FANTASTIC products ( have been using for ~ 10 years ).

But most importantly, thank you for being a Christ encourager. What a great Christmas message.

"He is RISEN, He is risen indeed !"

Ned

Jeff Kamin
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Thank You!
Reply #39 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 08:28:36

Ian,
Thank you for wearing your faith on your sleeve! You provide the leading software, but more than that, you are leading others (family, coworkers, clients) to their Savior! That is making a real impact. My family enjoys the movie too.
God's blessing on your family this Advent and Christmas.
Jeff

John Baker
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Merry Christmas
Reply #40 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 08:29:48

Ian,

As I do every year, let me say thank you for showing the strength of spirit to acknowledge Christ in your annual Christmas message. God bless you and yours this year, and all those to come!

John Baker

Mitch
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He is the reason!
Reply #41 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 08:45:31

I don't know that I've ever received a message with this kind of content from someone I do business with before - it's very refreshing! Live and be a disciple of Christ!

Peace, Mitch

Michael Swann
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Christmas Message
Reply #42 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 08:50:11

Ian,

It was a blessing to me to read your message and see a successful business man stand up and profess his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

God Bless you and your family,

Mike Swann

Matt
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Great Message
Reply #43 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 08:55:35

Thanks for your message, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and you're team.

Barry Justice
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Christmas
Reply #44 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 09:00:40

I could not agree more Ian.
Thank you.

John Frintz
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Merry CHRISTmas to you too
Reply #45 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 09:04:00

Ian,

I appreciate your Christmas message every year. It is refreshing knowing that I purchased software from a company that not only makes a GREAT product but is also willing to publicly speak about Christ and not be concerned about being politically correct so it is white washed with Seasons Greetings or Happy Holidays.

John

Mary Akers
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Thans You!
Reply #46 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 09:07:42

Ian,
Thank you for the lovely Christmas message. My best wishes to you and your family for a happy holiday season.

Mary

John Eichler
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Season's best to you too
Reply #47 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 09:11:33

Ian and the whole UltraEdit team,

May all of you have a great holiday season too. It's hard for me to believe that I've been using UltraEdit for over 10 years now. I just wish other programs I use were written with such loving care. All of you have done a fantastic job and I wish you all luck and prosperity in the coming year.

John

Andreas von Sachs
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Merry Christmas
Reply #48 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 09:15:47

Thanks Ian,
nowadays so many people forget about the real meaning of life and the really important things in life. Thank you for your wonderfull Christmas message. I wish you, your family and all your staff a wonderfull christmas time in peace, freedom and harmony and a happy New Year.

Andreas

Richard Wolford, PhD
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Stick to products
Reply #49 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 10:23:12

Is it possible that you can just stick to your products? Or at the very least purchase a history book.

Tom McGlinn
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Merry Christmas to you and yours
Reply #50 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 10:46:42

Congratulations, Ian, for recognizing what is most important in this life and for using your product's reach to say it to others at this very special time of year: Faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Commitment to your family. Commitment to loving and helping others, as our Lord told us to do.

Ian, I have an 85 year old neighbor who regularly tells me he loves me. I am 50 years old, and that gesture of kindness from him stops me in my tracks and can get this old guy misty. I know he means it, and I surely love him a great deal, too.

We can learn from folks like my neighbor. When I ask him and his wonderful wife what they have done and what was their secret to have raised their family so well and to be such sweet people who are so well loved and admired by others. Their answer: "We're just living His teachings, Tom." That about says it all. If only we all would -- more of us would joyfully give thanks and say: "It's a wonderful life!"

Thank you for your Christmas Message, and thank you for your commitment to excellence in UltraEdit and all of your IDM solutions that have served my business well through the years.

Merry Christmas, Ian, to you and your family, and the folks at IDM.

Tom McGlinn
President
McGlinn & Associates
Nokesville, Va 20181

W. Keith Griffith
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Christmas
Reply #51 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 10:55:24

And my prayer for the New Year, a little more tolerance between all beliefs.
A wish for a wonderfull Birthday celibration, and for those of other faiths,
may you have a wonderfull Holiday season and a great New Year.

Gerhard Gaebler
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Merry Christmas
Reply #52 on : Wed December 08, 2010, 17:08:23

Hi Ian,

Many thanks for this wonderful message.
I hope many people read this and are taking
your message and the wonder of the Holy Night to heart.
I hope they are remembering it during their whole doing the whole year.
I guess that helps to make the earth a little bit better.

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous 2011 to you, your family and your team.

Thanks,
Gerhard

Jukka Kemppainen
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Greetings from Finland!
Reply #53 on : Thu December 09, 2010, 06:57:45

Hi Ian,

It's a Wonderfull Life is a touching movie. I watch it nearly every Christmas when "BBC" in Finland sends it.

May Christ be with you, your family and your team! He is with us, especially when life or business is tough.

Sharon
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Merry Christmas to you and yours
Reply #54 on : Thu December 09, 2010, 08:09:43

Thank you for the Christmas message and thank you for making a product that makes my life so much easier. Peace and happiness in the coming New Year and God's continued blessings.

Peter Madsen
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Thank you and Merry Christmas
Reply #55 on : Thu December 09, 2010, 08:10:23

It is nice to see someone who is not ashamed to acknowledge his belief in Jesus Christ. In both your annual Christmas message and the story of IDM, you give thanks and praise to our Lord. Amen.

Thank you for continually delivering outstanding products, as a very long time user of UltraEdit, I cannot imagine my work day without this great tool.

Merry Christmas to you, your family, and the entire IDM team.

Tommy Hill
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Christmas
Reply #56 on : Thu December 09, 2010, 08:22:57

And may God Bless you and yours during this special time of the year.
Tommy

Tom
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Wonderful Like
Reply #57 on : Thu December 09, 2010, 08:25:06

I watch it every year and my kids laugh at me when I cry. Great movie and great thoughts!!!
Merry Christmas to you.

Ron Davis
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Thank you Ian
Reply #58 on : Thu December 09, 2010, 08:34:35

Very well stated Ian. Thank you for helping to keep Christmas in perspective of what it's REALLY about, Christ!

Best Regards,
Ron

Rick
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Merry Christmas To You
Reply #59 on : Thu December 09, 2010, 08:35:11

Thanks For The Great Message And For Remembering The Real Reason We Celebrate Christmas. May God Bless You And Your Family.

-Rick