12/23/2016
My closing thoughts for the year.
Well another year ready to pass and what a year it has been. I've had a lot of ups and downs in my life this year. I lost my mother earlier in the year. I love you mom and i wish i could have been a better son, don't wait till it's too late. This year i expanded my business to a second truck and route. It has had many ups and downs. Financial difficulties to say the least. We survived our first year and things are looking up! Thank you to Jorge my driver. I appreciate everything you do and give to the business. We succeeded together and i know we can overcome any obstacles in our way. I’ve come to the realization over the last month that there are many wonderful things in my life that wouldn't have been possible without the opportunity that Mac Tools has given me. Thank you to everyone at Mac Tools. Are we perfect? No. But if you always look to the darkness that's all you start to see. My life is three times better than it was three years ago and moving forward i'm looking to the light for inspiration in my life and attitude. I want to say thank you to Bob my district manager. You’re always there to help even if it's just to listen. You are not given enough credit. A man who can take the negative thoughts and problems from a whole district and still walk tall with a smile on his face is a strong man indeed. I want to say thank you to my wife Tiffany. We’ve been through alot together over these 12 plus years. You have always stuck by my side and supported me through everything. You are my rock and i love you with all my heart. I would be lost without you. Thank you to my wonderful inlaws Rick and Annetta. You have always been there to help us with anything that life throws at us. I love you both. Alone i am weak as a family we are strong. Thank you to all my customers. Without you all this wouldn't be possible. I don't wake up and see customers i see my friends everyday and am honored to have your trust and friendship. It is not easy being a tool man. It takes dedication and a strong will to make it through the tough times. I used to wake up and go to a job every day and felt sad. Sad that i knew this was it for me, work for someone else make a livable wage and go home. Over and over. I wake up now ready for the day, ready to see challenges and beat them, ready to help others overcome challenges, and ready for what's next. I no longer see a ceiling on my life, i see the sky and i can say this in closing. I am happy I am free.