Description

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It's 6:00 a.m., and four year old Amanda shuffles into her parent's bedroom, where she finds Daddy sleeping in what normally is Mommy's spot. She innocently wakes him up from a deep sleep "Daddy ... can you make me pancakes?" Daddy replies "Yes, sure honey."

Neither Amanda nor Daddy have their normal energetic smile. Not because they were tired, but because Mommy didn't make it home last night. Cancer unexpectedly took her.

Now "Daddy" must find a way to care for three small children while holding down a new executive position within his company.

For the moment, making pancakes is the one thing that keeps their family together.

About the Author

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Kevin P. McAteer is Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Concord Hospitality During his prior 12-year career with Marriott International, Kevin worked in numerous leadership capacities, including the position of Area General Manager for Courtyard and certified Regional Sales Trainer for Residence Inn. During Mr. McAteer's time with Concord, he has held the position of General Manager for both Courtyard and Renaissance hotels. All told, he has held General Manager or Executive Team positions in four different Marriott Brands, and he is an active member of the Renaissance & Marriott Hotel and Resorts Marketing advisory committee and Marriott's eCommerce Advisory Team. He holds a B. S. in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA.