As some of you may know, Rod was entered into a contest for Operator of the Year last spring. It was a national contest sponsored by Ag Co/Ag Chem the company that makes the terragator (big fertilizer machine) that he drives. Last October we found out that he was one of the Operators selected to be a monthly finalist. Then in late November we found out that he was selected as one of the four finalists. He was asked to go to the convention in Florida where they would announce the winner. Wilbur-Ellis (where Rod works) offered to pay my way and Marjie offered to take care of the kids so the second week of December we were off to Florida. It was a great trip - we stayed at a really cool resort. On the last day of the convention Rod was announced as the Operator of the Year. The original advertised prize was a year's lease on a new pickup. After they made the award, they offered us the year's lease or a cash prize. The cash was the exact amount we needed to cover Emma's adoption. Talk about a moment that takes your breath away. Definitely a WOW moment! I think we floated all the way home!
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We are so proud of Rod, and so excited for you. You guys are the coolest of families ;-) Can't wait to see the new little one--please bring her by the office as soon as it works out.
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