Firefly Support Services

21 years ago I had a job interview with this guy. He hired me on the spot. We worked together since that day. I knew nothing about working in the field when I took the job. I didn’t even really want the job.
Arriving on my first day, I was met with a post it note on the door saying sorry! Please go on in and get a feel for things. I grumbled under my breath about not wanting the damn job anyway, but pressed on. He had a way of comforting and encouraging people, even when you didn’t want to be.
“His dad said to me once, he is a dreamer. But he dreams it and goes. I saw in his face that even though his style differed from his own, he was proud and was surely a quiet cheerleader, who showed up every time one of Stephen’s dreams were playing out in real life.
We laughed a lot, we screamed loudly……. Okay I screamed loudly, we were friends. Over lunch, dinner, drinks, conference tables and white boards I followed his dream. I followed because I believed in him and all he was capable of doing. The individuals we work with loved him with everything they had in them. Me too. I didn’t see him everyday. He worked predominantly from home, but now that I won’t…..I don’t know. I don’t remember being as broken as I feel right now. The awesome part of that is so many people feel exactly the same. It says a lot about the kind soul he was. One of the best people I have ever known. Why is he not the best? His mother is. Rest In Peace my friend.

Time has a way of getting away from us. Love people. Just love them.

Gabe and his lead staff Payton enjoyed a day in Hocking hills yesterday.

Jc