PATIENCE

Saturday, June 21, 2008
This coming Monday I will be participating in my last phone call from my coach Emil, who has been so patient in helping me build my website and giving me suggestions on my blog. He is the epitome of patience and has become a true friend. We have never met but he calls me every Monday at noon and gives me instructions and answers questions. During the week if I have a 'crisis' I email him and I am always amazed how quickly he gets back to me.
He has put me at ease so many times by telling me to 'take my time' and he never seemed to get annoyed when he would have to explain something several times because I am NOT quick to understand. He laughs with me and sometimes at me but he has never made me feel foolish. He always tells me I'm OK and patiently goes over each step again and again until I get it.
Because my husband, George is hard of hearing, Emil put in some extra time to find a way to record our conversations so George and I could review them over and over again to make sure we could remember ALL the steps of the program that he was teaching us.
I never thought that my computer skills could be where they are now. I am NOT a computer genius and I never will be, but because of Emil's patience, I am not as afraid of the computer as I used to be, and I am more willing to learn new things.
Emil, I want you to know how much I appreciate you and all you have taught me. You have done so much for my confidence and self esteem. Any one else who gets you for their coach is truly blessed. Sincerely, Joyce and George South