Hi Everyone,

As we get older we often begin to look at our lives differently. We take time to reflect on what we've accomplished, what we would still like to accomplish and what the most important things in our lives are. I guess what makes this really cool for me is that I have always looked at life this way but just haven't often expressed it publicly. Well, the time has come to do so!

I have been blessed in my life beyond anything I could have ever imagined. The single greatest blessing in my life is my son Nicholas. The joy that he has brought into my life cannot be adequately expressed in words.

A friend and former coworker had a profound impact on my life several years ago. Events in his life as well as my own made me reflect on my life, my son's life and how I could be the best father to my son. As a result I resigned from my employer and worked on my website fulltime so I could be home with my son. More details about this decision to come...

Since 2003 I have worked hard on building Auto Detailing Network to the site it is today. Without the support of our advertisers, article contributors and of course our visitors none of this would have been possible. I am extremely grateful to everyone for providing me the opportunity to be with my son and to be there for all the important events in his life.

Over the past month or so I have been working on a website that I am so passionate about. I say working, but it really hasn't been much work at all because of my passion for the content. Again, as a result of events in my life I felt it was a "calling" of sorts for me to do this to perhaps help others to pause and reflect on the important things in life.

In just a few short weeks I have been introduced to so many amazing individuals that have further confirmed that this is a project that I must continue. The project is a new website "Time For Life" and can be found at http://www.timeforlife.net.

The individual that I spoke about above has been generous enough to provide photos and information to me about his family and his story. To learn more about his story. click here.

Where this new adventure will take me, I'm not sure but I am sure enjoying the journey!

So what is going to happen with Auto Detailing Network?

I, with the support of our advertisers, contributors and visitors will continue to bring the detailing industry the information it needs and deserves. I may not be on the forum as often but I am thankful to the great members, moderators and vendors that make them such a valuable and enjoyable resource for our visitors.

Again, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the many individuals and businesses that have been such an important part of the success of Auto Detailing Network.

I hope the new site offers inspiration and encouragement to it's visitors and to the visitors of Auto Detailing Network.

God Bless.

Dan Ekenberg