Will has been working at Wireless Advocates for almost the entire time they were here in Florida. You may not know them by name but they are the cell phone kiosks in Costco stores. Well he found out there was a managers opportunity at one of the stores in the Columbus, Ohio stores, applied for it, and was hired. Will has earned this by his had work, dedication, and love for technology. He has had by far the best mentor on a job his former manager Rob at the Costco here in Brandon. He took Will under his wing and had a great relationship. Will was very well liked by his co workers and customers. I have seen first hand how he treats customers - even at the end of the day. There has been such growth in Will and I could not be more proud or happier for him. He really has found his niche !
Peter has had over a year in his job doing food service at Hawthorne Village in Brandon. He enjoyed his co workers and the residents and rarely complained about his job. One of the perks was being able to take food back home after work. Peter was so well liked on the job his co workers took him out on his last day for dinner and presented him with a gift of $250. Understand these are hourly people and some not full time. They told Peter they would love to see him when he comes back to visit. His supervisors and co workers gave him glowing references. I could not be more proud of Peter !
They spent the better part of ten months living with us to help them get established. Not only were Valerie and I blessed but so were our dogs - especially Diogy. She loved the boys !
The apartment they had was in a ideal location for both jobs. It was only 15 minutes from our house.
Some random thoughts in no particular order:
Instead of a 15 minute trip to see them it will now be a two hour flight.
Instead of seeing them 2 to 3 times a month it will now be 2-3 times a year.
Throughly enjoyed having them over to watch the Steelers games on the weekends. Even had some of my homemade chili !
Loved having them over for the Penguins and Stanley Cup Playoffs last year and up until they moved.
They became regulars at Valerie's family functions and were well received and loved by them.
We enjoyed going to several movie premieres together including a Star Wars and Star Trek movies.
They became friends with Valerie's daughter Jessica Bailey and had a mutual love of science fiction.
We enjoyed a Christmas dinner at Spinners in 2015 - a revolving restaurant on St. Pete beach with a breathtaking view.
One of our highlights was Christmas 2016. Will and Peter came for brunch, opened gifts, watched a movie, ate dinner, watched two more movies, and enjoyed a lot of laughter. One of my favorite Christmas's of all time. And we wished everybody a Merry Christmas !
Valerie and I purchased three phones from Will during his tenure at the Wireless Advocates kiosk at the Costco store in Brandon, FL. If you are a Costco member in Central Ohio and need a new phone, please see Will starting June 13, 2017 at the Costco in Plain City. He will take great care of you (shameless promotion for me son lol).
A huge thank goes to my beautiful wife Valerie for all she did for the boys. She was way beyond a step mother and loved Will & Peter as if they were her own children. Her efforts led to both Will and Peter getting their jobs here.
We are already looking forward to Victoria's wedding in September and seeing all my children together and welcoming Andy into the family.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NIV
Our God wastes nothing. These three years helped Will find a good career and gave Peter valuable job experience. Seeing them succeed is incredible. But seeing them leave tugs at the heartstrings and will leave a void that only seeing them can fulfill.
Please be in prayer for:
Will to do well in his new position.
Peter to find the right job in short order.
Will & Peter to find a good place to live that's not too far from work.
That they can get all the things take care of like driver's licenses & car registration.
For Valerie and I as this will leave a void in our hearts.
I close with a favorite song of ours - pray this blesses you as well.
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