08/21/2020
I've been writing this post since 6am and my eyes have been watering ever since...
Good news and bad news...always bad news first when it's up to mē to to pick the order:
The is the last week here at Mēgan K. that the one and only Valerie Bolster will be in our office working her magic and making dreams come true (and is seriously all smiles while doing it). When she told mē/Megan Kennedy the news that she was leaving us several weeks ago, my heart sank but I knew she was doing exactly what she needed to do. Losing Valerie on our tēam is the bad news....
The good news far outweighs the above. The truth is I am the luckiest business owner to have had Valerie as my tēammate this long. She's been my right hand, left hand, both hands, my eyes, my ears, and she'll ALWAYS be the Rēal Honcho. Her work ethic is unmatched. Her genuine care for our clients amazes mē. But what I'll miss the most is just the Valerie I've gotten to know over the years....the amazing human that is separate from the planner. The Valerie that stood by mē, sat by mē, cried with mē, and was just there for mē in these very difficult past few years. My dad passing away unexpectedly and my life being rocked - she was there. COVID consequences and the immense impact it had on our business, our clients, and our stress level - she was there. And there were many things in between I don't think I could've made it through without her. She has been more then I could've imagine being gifted when God and Danielle Medley Adam Medley sent her my way.
Valerie is an incredible mom and her decision to homeschool her littles amidst the COVID uncertainties does not surprise mē. And although I hate to see her go, I love her heart and respect her priorities far more.
No matter where life takes her from here, this Val stamp on my heart isn't going anywhere anytime soon. I know many of our vendors, clients and families would say the same. Wē, especially mē, are just plain blessed to know Val and I'd ask everyone to wish her well and pray for her continued success in all she takes on.
Come back any time, Val....if you do I promise I'll get the speaker phone fixed, will not shout to compete with the AC noise because I just don't want to get up, will not play the same song on repeat in my office all day, won't schedule 5 hour zoom calls ever again no matter what, won't surprise you with a photo shoot with 15 minute notice, will supply tacos 3 days a week, and I'll even give a toast detailing what I love most about you (no joke!).
I love you, Val. You really have been my rainbow. I will miss you dearly. Thank you.
PS - so many thanks to the photogs who took many of these pics - Aislinn Kate Photography Mallory Paige Kennedy Mallory Paige-Photography Petresky
