Recently, and for nearly a year, I worked in my very first truly professional job. Unfortunately, due to changes in my life and changes within the company, I was called to move on. I was immensely saddened to be leaving the most wonderful job I have yet had the extreme pleasure of working in. Going to work as the Executive Assistant for Len and John in a national health and beauty aid company was the most incredible career blessing I had experienced. In working with my previous bosses I learned far more than I dreamed possible. I was given the opportunity to allow my creativity flourish, and they showed the utmost respect in allowing me to participate as equally as possible in all of our marketing ventures. The president of the company and VP of sales and marketing, (my bosses), always allowed me the added leeway when I fell short of expectations.

I met many wonderful people along the way. I will never again think of a 'contact' as simply a voice on the telephone or a person I've shook hands with whom can provide me with what I need on merely the work front. I met mothers, fathers, best friends, fellow Christians, and a whole family of love and support I hadn't bargained on or even anticipated. I will forever remember the gifts, the blessings, the lessons and love shown to me. As I embark upon my journey into the world of career I know with a certainty that I have been given the blessing of the best possible start God could have provided, and the added joy of the friendships I have carried with me.

Thank you never came anywhere near adequately expressing my gratitude. However, I think the lesson I learned best and most importantly was that of truly loving one's work. My bosses and 'contacts' who became my cherished friends went far beyond the call of duty, surpassing every thought and expectation I have ever had of what a job should be. These precious people taught me to carry on despite and in spite of the set-backs and showed me, in no uncertain terms, that regardless of how terrifying any event or series of events may seem in the moment I am always being held in the palm of God's hand. The compassion each demonstrated could only have come from our Lord God. They were each in their own way a tremendous encouragement and upliftment: showing me through example to walk forward, taking joy in the moment and leaving behind fear—both in the day at hand, and in the promise of looking towards the future.