Dad,

While hiking thru Canada I came to a realization. It was like a light bulb that flipped on. I am going to be a sommelier!

I have passed the entrance exam and with my time in food and wine service, I qualify to take the advanced exam. I will travel to Disney next winter and plan to get a job and take the advanced exam at Disney.

Having come to this realization, I know why I had to go to Vermont. I finally have some clarity in my thought and on my life. Where I want to go, how to get there and the steps to take.

My calendar for the next little bit is full. I will work in Beecher Falls at the resort for the next little bit, and there may be one more place in Vermont that I need to explore. At this point, that is to be determined. I will spend the summer with Samantha. After that, it is off to California and Chateau Montelena to work the harvest season on that amazing property. I could not be more excited for that opportunity and I feel it will serve me well on my resume and for my growth and development in my chosen industry. Finally, I will spend the winter in Disney and take the advanced sommelier exam in the spring.

Hopefully this letter finds you well. I pray that you and Mom are doing more and more things each day, and are enjoying the fruits of your labour.

Best,

Your Son