A tribute to:
My mother, Ellen Marie Whatcott (nee Shillington).
She taught me to follow through with what I said I would do.
On one occasion, as a youth, I agreed to take care of dogs owned by my manager, Gary Hainsworth, while they were on vacation. One particular evening,
I was not in the mood to be true to my word. My mother reminded me that I agreed to take care of the dogs, and that I should go take care of them.I
did.
Also – and most important – the day came when I asked Cheryl to marry me. As time passed, I got cold feet, and wanted to break the engagement.My mother
said to me: You asked her to marry you, now keep your word, and marry her. I did, and am so grateful for it.
After making choices, our minds deceived us, and make us think that our original, carefully thought out decisions, were wrong, and that it is okay
to choose a new path.My mother has taught me to remain true to my original decisions, and find happiness. I have found this to be true.
– Dirk Whatcott