Last night, Peter and I attended a wonderful dinner at Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Palm Springs for Peter's POA (Paths of Achievement) graduation.
I didn't realize what a big deal it really was for him to graduate...approximately 60 Merrill Lynch advisors were hired on and only 5 completed the program in 2007. I am really grateful for all of Peter's hard work and determination to finish (and he got his CFP license in the middle of it all, if I may brag for a second). Not only did we partake of an incredibly delicious meal, Brent (Peter's amazing boss) presented beautiful trophies to each of the graduates as well as one of Brent's favorite motivational books and a gorgeous leather-bound notebook. The "supportive wives of the hard-working graduates" even received some beautiful roses. As Brent went around the room to present the trophy and gifts, he said some wonderful things about each graduate. I was really impressed at how well he knows Peter. The stories and attributes shared about him were spot-on. A lo
t of people know Peter for his quick sense of humor and for being a jokester, but those who really know him are aware that he is incredibly determined, focused, goal-driven, and would do anything for those he cares about (including his clients...which is why he is so loved at work). What a great evening we had and how grateful I am for such a hard-working husband.*I completely forgot to take a picture at dinner, so this is us afterwords in a gas station parking lot...sorry, but it's all I've got:).
