There are some people who were born to fill specific jobs.  They were put here on this earth with that one thing pre-programmed into their lives and they are just perfect at what they do.  Case in point, my second grade teacher Mrs. Dickey.  There would be no other professional options for her other than second grade teacher extraordinaire.  Another example:  My mother.  Sure, she’s had other jobs and excelled in them, but she was truly put here on this earth to fill the role of our mom.  From the craft projects she ?? to the after school snacks she prepared to the nightly bed time books she excitedly read to us, she had “mom” blood running through her veins.  Vickie Terrell is another person who has found a perfect personality match in her chosen profession.  While she is a family friend in the community and someone I knew to be a sweet person from an early age, our lives have crossed paths at very pivotal turning points over the last few years of my life.  Vickie works with the Fremont Funeral Chapel and assisted our family in planning the services for my beloved grandpa Normy.  She was so kind and nurturing to each member of my family that we quickly felt as if she were one of our own.  She welcomed all of our requests with a smile and no question asked was frowned upon.  Sadly, we were paired up once again following the tragic loss of my beautiful mom.  Once again, she embraced us like she was as affected by this as we were; She jumped at any wish we had; She hugged with arms so loving.  And like others that have been placed in their professions with purpose, she went above and beyond.  On the first night we met to discuss plans, she quietly pulled me aside to ask if I would be interested in jewelry keepsake that some might find “odd.”  I was intrigued but wasn’t sure where she was going with her thoughts.  It was then that she showed me a charm she wore around her own neck- A thumb print taken from her own mother years before, with a simple “Mom” on the back.  While others might find the actual thumb print of a deceased love one too much to bear, I was ecstatic.  I loved the thought of having a part of mom with me 24/7.  Today, I am thankful for people who have come into my life and changed it in one way or another. I am grateful for people who follow their hearts and are led to