Well Done!

John earned his first money at the age of five fishing off a pier at Southport, NC. When the fishermen came in the fall, they just couldn't seem to catch the fish, but little John could. They watched over his shoulder and used the same bait but to no avail. Rather than go home fishless, they bought John's. At age 12 he worked with a milk delivery man running milk to the porches for home delivery. At age 15, he went to work as a carpenter's helper building houses. At age 16, he took his first "real" job installing municipal water and sewer lines. In 1970, he graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in engineering. By the age of 38, he was managing a multi-million dollar manufacturing facility. By age 40 he was simultaneously managing a second multi-million dollar facility in two different states. By the age of 48 he was working in corporate headquarters. To say John has been successful in his career is an understatement. Today, 60 years later, I salute him on this the last day of his career! He has always worked so hard, been dedicated to whatever job he had, and provided a wonderful home and excellent way of life for our children and me. I cannot thank him enough for that. I am so blessed to have him as my husband and eternal companion. I'm most sure Heavenly Father would say to him today "Well done". I now look forward to the time we can both be retired and spend the rest of our lives as full-time companions. Until then, I hope he fishes, artifact hunts, explores, reads, flea markets, and just plain piddles at whatever his heart desires. He has truly earned it! I love you John Sutton! Photos: Left 1986, Right 9.30.13