This has been a forging week. I made a decision this week that will change a lot of things. It has been extremely draining. On top of that, its finals week and Caci and Jace have been very sick - especially Jace.
In place of writing all about it, I’ll just include the letter I sent out to my guys. It carries the gist.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Hopefully finals passed without incident. As of right now, I’ve still got two tests left then jingle bells Santa comes. My kid and my girl are both pretty sick, so life is pulling at all angles now–but thats what makes it worth living.
Today I officially tendered my resignation from Orkin. It was a decision that just about killed me. But, in the end it was the right thing to do. I had a wonderful year with them. Its an excellent program with exceptional people running it.
No doubt, we had a great time this past summer.
I wish you all the best of luck where ever life takes you; and, more immediately, this summer as you forge yourselves in whatever you do — whether thats selling, accepting internships, jobs and/or careers, or attending school. Congratulations to those of you engaged and getting married. Make it work. There is nothing better than going home after a ridiculously tough day to the person that makes it all OK. Actually, going home to her after a great day is better. Love her ’till the end.
Keep in touch with me throughout the years. You’ve all got a place to stay, food to eat, and a good game of Halo at my place anytime.
In keeping with our style, I want to conclude this chapter of our lives with a few words by William Ernest Henley. Its titled “Invictus.”
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
and yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.Merry Christmas to you all, and your families. Work hard, play hard friends.
Your buddy,
–
J. Trevor Chapman
801….
Thanks to Grandpa for the timely introduction of those word by Henley to me. I’ll be working with a company named Service Pro. I’ll write in more details after finals are done (I’ve got one test left).
Until then, Merry Christmas to you all.
Trevor
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