Last night we went to the Utah State 2009 kick off party for Aflac. They hold this every year at the end of Jan. to recognize those agents that have achieved certain levels of productivity and to get everyone pumped for the new year and activities that are planned. It is a very nice evening at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. They have music, an amazing dinner, decorations to go with the current year's theme, awards and prizes. It was fun to meet and visit with other agents that Issac works with and to finally put a face to names that I hear now and then. Besides getting to dress up, eating great food for free, and getting out without the kids, the night was extra special. As soon as we walked into the room, two of the girls that Issac knew came right up to us and congratulated him. We don't always know which awards or achievements he's earned until that night. I was so proud to be on his arm, even more than usual.
Issac earned a spot in the $150,000 Club and the 2008 Key Club - Rookie Bronze. He was the only agent to earn his Gold Star. He won one of the most prestigious awards, which was the Opened Most New Groups Award and qualified for this years State Convention Trip to Kuaui, Hawaii in April. For each award he was named and asked to come up on stage where they presented him with various plaques and awards and had his picture taken with the Territory Director and Regional Sales Director. Issac was called up on stage more than anyone else.
I remember last year, after only one year, we pretty much just sat there and clapped for everyone else. Issac said, "Next year that will be me!" He was right. He did it, and I am so proud of him. He works so hard and often has days or even weeks where it feels like he's working nonstop but nothing is coming from it. For all those days and nights that you feel frustrated baby, I want you to know how proud of you I am for never giving up and for keeping our family going. I am with you till the end. Good times and bad, now and forever. I love you Issac!
