We are here in the Atlanta market buying our 2012 lines for Almega Sports. Mike and I knew that we were taking a huge risk with opening a sports store in a struggling economy but God had bigger plans for us and our fear. Here we are, one year later and we are back at the market. I must tell you the looks on the representatives faces were of surprise and relief all at once. Surprised that we made it and relieved that we made it back to buy more product. I did notice that there were far less buyers this time around, most likely victims of the economy.
We have learned so much in this past year and we are truly grateful for every experience that we have had. Mike and I would like to take this moment to thank the people that were instrumental in helping us open Almega Sports.
Mike and Marie wish to sincerely thank (in no particular order):
David Keith and The Keith Family - you are our inspiration my friends
LB Signs - this is a true father and son team of great Christian strength
Garner IT Consulting - We cannot say enough for teaching us so much and getting us up and running
The Write Place - Pat Sabiston is a true friend
Neil Jones / Gulf Management - thanks for taking a chance on two folks that had a dream
HeatherWalkerPhotography.com - thank you for the great pictures
Jim Gable - we would not have made it without you Papa Gable
Ovelia Thomas - thank you for keeping us straight!
Tillman Media - thanks Kevin for your incredible eye
Jose Ortiz - man you have been beyond a friend
To our customers: The team accounts as well as the individuals that have blessed us with the opportunity to earn your business. You have taught us far more than we could ever have imagined and we are so grateful for each of you.
To our family member who put up with us being late, disorganized, stressed out, last minute, wrinkled, and hungry....we would like to thank...
- Linda and Ted Walker
- Sharon and Gregg Blair
- Rita LeBoeuf
- Keith and Kellie Walker
- Ted and Heather Walker
- Frankie Coatney
- Olivia Coatney
- Dustin Gibson - we are so proud of you and who you are and who you are becoming!
Lastly but certainly not least, I would like to thank our children for putting up with mommy and daddy. I know you can't read this now but one day you will. This is all for you babies and for your brothers and sisters to come! Mommy and daddy love you to the moon and back!
We believe that there is a perfect plan for everything and that everything has it's perfect moment. We are living examples of God's wisdom and perfect timing. Thank you all for following us, supporting us, lifting us up, and supporting Almega Sports.
God Bless!
Mike and Marie Walker
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