Mixed emotions. A year ago it was one of the hardest and happiest weeks for me. Happiest because the ultrasound said we were having a girl and all the excitement that came with it. Then 2 hours later my work lost some major contracts and couldnt afford to keep me so they had to let me go. They were so kind to give me a great severance to help as best as they could. Then a few days later I found out my friend and mentor, Grant Pedigo, had a major stroke and we drove from Fort Wayne to Columbus that night and got to the hospital at 1am to see him. Then he passed away a few days later on July 12th. It was hard but I was thankful I was able to be at the hospital to say my goodbyes and be at the funeral. I remember at one point looking out the hospital window thinking, I just moved to a new state, my wife is pregnant, Im without a job, and now my friend and mentor just passed away. It was a very rough week and in that moment all I could do was go down to the chapel and play piano and ask for Gods grace to help me get through it. My family and friends were such a great support through everything and I couldnt of made it through without them as well. In that season I remember calling someone with tears in my eyes and saying, Just tell me its going to work out. Tell me that its ok. With sincerity in his voice he repeated it back to me. A few weeks later a friend called not knowing that I had lost my job and asked if I would like to work for his company. I was able to work from home and be there for Erin during her pregnancy and now I get to watch my beautiful child Abigail grow up. So in hindsight Im glad I lost my job. I miss Grant dearly and broke down in tears a few times this week. I am so thankful for the great things he instilled in me. For believing in me, helping me become a better man, and teaching me some of his many great skills. For surprising me in 2009 by taking me to a music store and saying, What ever guitar you want its yours because you work so hard and we dont pay you what your worth. (I was a video contractor for his company and I got a Godin SD22 Electric Guitar, which I cherish because of the story behind it) He told me, Youre a borderline genius when it comes to music! He helped me learn how to let things roll off my back like water on a duck. Most of all, I am thankful for how he taught me how to have a heart to serve others and see the best in people. Thanks for taking the time to read this. If your in a rough season just know that Its going to work out. Its going to be ok. Much love!
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:02:42 +0000
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