01/06/2018
LONG POST WARNING: I was going to post yesterday but had a very hectic busy work day. Yesterday marked one year. On January 5, 2017 I decided to go for it. I made my first list advertising for cleaning services. I had been kicking the idea around since 2012. At first it was just a thought that if i could get a few houses to clean to supplement my income it would help greatly and maybe I could quit a job. By Summer 2013 I was working 3 jobs to support my growing family as I was expecting the arrival my first grand babies. In December 2013 a certain person(you know who you are) asked me “Shay have you found enough to do yet”. My response was “no”. I gave him my number for potential cleaning services. That night he called to have me clean for him. It was a day or two before Christmas. Before long I was working full time for him at his business as a receptionist as well as cleaning for him. I still had my night job. I had this idea, or dream, of having my own cleaning service. Fast forward 4+ years and I’m now celebrating the 1 year “birthday” of my cleaning service. I’m so very grateful to this person because if it weren’t for the push he gave me I wouldn’t be where I am today. I had struggled a great deal since my divorce. On Jan 4, 2017 I guess we were both having a bad day and I walked out on my full time, well paying job. Not my finest moment. Yet he didn’t give up on me. My business has grown to a point where I am staying busy. I don’t think any of this would be possible without the push I had. Even after walking out without notice on the person who got me here he continued to be my friend. He is actually more like a big brother to me. He holds nothing back. He tells me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear. I owe a great deal to him. He has gotten me clients and work. He has helped me when i couldn’t help myself.
I would also like to thank my clients. Without you my business wouldn’t have went anywhere. I start 2018 with gratitude in my heart and a great deal of hope.
To my mom, Sherry Wheeler, and the rest of my family and friends, thank you for pushing me when I wanted to give up and go get a “real job”. Wow what a difference a year can make.
A huge thanks to all who have encouraged and supported my dream. I hope and wish a great 2018 for all.
Much love
Mama Shay, aka Bubbie
