If someone where to describe me they would say “I would give the shirt off my back to any stranger who needed it” which I would say I get from my daughter. As she taught so much in just the short time she was on this Earth. And and that I talk and talk and talk to everyone about anything. Which again I think I got from my daugther and if I can be half the person she was then I know I am a good person.
If you ask me if these things are true I would have to say that both of them are. Am I Proud of this yes, I am. As it makes me just like my daughter and my son. As well as my dad who is my hero and the hardest working man I ever knew. That is until I meet David Cates my husband.
As children we didn’t know about computers or advertising or even marketing. Most of us grew up thinking we would get married and have kids. Which is exactly what my parents wanted for me. And since I didn’t want to dissapoint my parents it is what I thought I would do. But it wasn’t what I what I knew I would be happy at
But what a lot of people do not know is I raised my daughter as a Single Mom till she was 9. Would I change that? No, I would not. As it allowed us to become closer and she was and always will be one of my best friends. And she taught me so much including how to use a computer. And that DVD’s didn’t need to be rewound. And that it is OK to fail at things and to get some no’s in life. And that I didn’t have to be perfect just be her mom.
WHich lead me into Marketing and Advertising in the Mall. As I was one of those people who asked you to do a Survey. But it taught me determination, advertising and marketing and to never take “NO” for a answer. And to set goals and don’t give up until I reach them. And to be orgainized and take detailed notes always. And ask questions and more questions as we can never know to much.
Fast forward to 2004 “Thanksgiving” weekend and my daughter is killed. I felt like my life was over. But I knew Suzzane would want me to move forward and to take care of my dad who was recovering from a Stroke. And yes, the Stroke was from the results of Suzzane passing away.So during that time I almost lost the 2 most important people to me ever. But God allowed my dad to live which I am forever grateful for. And from that I decided I needed to learn to use the computer just encase I had to go to work which lead me to Direct Sales.
Then as life moved on in 2006 God had other plans and I got married to David my high school sweetheart. And once again I went back to work in a daycare and I hated it. But I knew I was there for a reason so I stayed for a while. And put one foot in front of the other and went to work everyday not knowing God was going to open another door I never thought could be opened.
So in 2007 I became sick with a cold I couldn’t shake and I ended up at the doctors and I found out I was Pregnat. And I was scrard and happy at the same time. But David and I hadn’t ever talked about having a child so I didn’t know how he would take it. Or if I would become a single mom again. But once I told David he was so excited he was shouting it from the moon.
So once again I had to think how I could help David with our living expenses as I was told I couldn’t work so I went and researched Direct Sales. And found a company I could work with from home. So I had to learn the computer better than I had ever know it. As well as our local Chamber and won several awards but my “HEART” was not into it.
So I started to search the internet and I found some Blogs and decided I could start one and after being told by a fellow friend who was in Direct Sales and also a Blogger that I couldn’t and wouldn’t ever make it as a “Blogger” but low and behold 7 years later I am running 2 blogs, and I even had a Radio Show briefly and several Direct Sales business and working with local businesses and Direct Sellers as well as setting up local events in our area to help them be seen in new and unique ways.
So I can “PRODULY” say I have a actual desk I sit at and I am my own boss. I have a Clay Elephant inside my desk that reminds me of my daughter and her never give up attitude to help me stay focused.
I set goals for my family such as going to Disney Land as a Blogger one day soon. Or as being able to review a Keuring Coffee pot. As I know it will not happen overnight but that one day I will accomplish these goals and be ready to set new ones.
But more than that I am able to be a wife and mom and set the house that I wan’t to work. And take off when I want to. Or just spend the day in my PJs watching TV with David. Or even play cars with Charlie all day long. And no, one but myself can fire me but me.
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
