Jeremy and I just got back from a great weekend on the coast; Edward Jones had their annual conference/retreat for all of their FA's and this year it happened to be in Santa Cruz (and on Father's Day)! It was so nice for Jeremy and I to have the opportunity to go and sit through 3 days worth of meetings, dinners and social hours. This has been such a tough year for Jeremy making the transition into the Financial world with the economy going through such tough times and his decision to join Edward Jones has challenged him in many ways. It was really great to meet all of the families throughout our region and I know that as tough as it is on poor Jeremy he has made a good choice and joined a good/solid team of people. Each and every spouse and veteran FA was so gracious to us and offered support to both Jeremy and I as we go through this whole process, it really is amazing to me that everyone in our region is so giving, helpful and interested in our success; it is very encouraging to be a part of this group of people and have their help as Jeremy is newer to this whole venture. Edward Jones as a whole is a very traditional company with their old fashioned values on marriage and moral obligations; it totally cracks me up that they haven't changed their tune in the 21st century, but I must say as funny as it all is to me I find it kind of refreshing that a company as large as they are can still have such a traditional core in this day and age. All-in-all it was a wonderful weekend and we were able to take a lot of things away from it.
So on the flip side we missed Father's Day which kind of sucked for the both of us, but of course we have great dad's who were totally understanding! So for my dad I want to wish him a Happy, Happy Father's Day! Dad I know you had a great day with Jana and Paige and I'll see you tomorrow night for dinner to celebrate! I love you and am so grateful to have such a caring, loving and wonderful father in my life! For Jerry and all of the other Father's in my life, thank you for being the men that you are to all of us "kids" (old and young) we truly appreciate our fathers and the love that you give us, we are so grateful for your presence and all that you do to enrich our lives each and everyday!
