Proud Wife

 I was so proud of my husband this past weekend as we traveled to Ft.Wayne, Indiana. Jacob works for a church insurance company called Brotherhood Mutual.  It is such an honor to be a part of their company. {Yes, he ALSO manages the personal lines department at our home office! He's a busy guy!}  Jacob has surprised many at how wise he is and his managerial and leadership skills. Being young in the business is a big hurdle to overcome and he has confidently strode over those hurdles and the younger agents AS WELL as the veterans in the business trust and respect him.  I'm amazed at all he has accomplished in his six years in this business! I have such a respect for the man he has become, the work that he does, and the way he provides for us.

I love you baby!

 So handsome!

Getting ready to go to dinner with everyone!

 Brotherhood Mutual Home Office-- it's much bigger than the picture shows-- and a beautiful building!

 The table decorations at our banquet! Gorgeous!

Just us!

Jacob and his regional manager Roy. {Roy is the man!We love him!}

{SIDE STORY}

During our brief stay in Indiana, I got to meet with the other agents and their wives from different parts of the country as well as the "big wigs" of Brotherhood.  I met some amazing women there and hope to be able to continue to grow our relationships! 

One story that particularly stuck out to me was from the president of the companies wife. While we were at the spa {rough life I know!} she told a story that her husband had told their daughter about perseverance and attitude; a story about a young man who played basketball. 

This young man was so good that his high school jersey was retired. He went on to a big college school (i cant remember which one or what the name of the athlete was!) only to not score a single point in his first 12 games. But not once did he get discouraged. He did not give up. He did not sulk and feel sorry for himself. He kept at it~had a positive attitude~and his next game he had the game of his career and became a legend at his college.

I thought this was such a great lesson! Even when things are tough, especially after periods of our life when everything seems to be going our way then the tables turn, you have to keep a positive attitude. You can't let life get to you. 

Greatness is in you, good things are to come... just keep on keeping on!