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This will be my last post on Eccie
While I don't know what the future holds, as of now it seems my retirement may be permanent. I have to admit that in the future I do hope to find a happy medium between my professional life, personal life and mother-hood so that I can return to providing in some capacity, but as of now, something has got to give and sadly this is it.
I must to apologize to everyone who was unable to see me during my final weeks. I was inundated with appointment requests and with everything going on in my life I was unable to accommodate about 90% of those appointment requests. I can only hope and pray that if I am able to return to this industry some day, that I am welcomed back in the same way I was treated upon my exit.
I'd like everyone that is reading this to know how grateful I am for the past 7 years. This industry opened so many doors for me and taught me so much. I have such passion for life now and I clearly see how blessed I am. Over the past 7 years Americans have had a lot of struggles. The recession took a toll on so many great women, men and families, yet because of this industry, I was not only able to survive, but flourish.
When I started out, I had no college education and was unsure of the path I wanted my life to take, and slowly but surely, through this industry, I found my way and have connected with things that bring passion and meaning into my life. I can honestly say I am happier then I have ever been.
I will be keeping my website live, however I will no longer be updating it or logging on to any of the message boards. I will also no longer be answering my phone, text messages or emails and finally, I will no longer be available to provide or respond to reference requests.
I am addicted to this industry and spend way to much time engulfing myself in this world, so as of now I have to leave this world behind completely.
Thank you for all the memories and great times. It has been a blast.
God bless and may all your dreams come true,
Brooke