I had a few days off from saying goodbye because I woke Wednesday morning stricken with the flu... FUN TIMES. But by Friday, when it came time to hand in my keys I was ready for goodbye hugs and you guessed it more tears! I am just going to take this time to thank everyone I have worked with over the last 5 years. You have all influenced my work and played a part in who I have become as a professional and as a person. I will never forget the craziness we have gone through together, and how safe you have all made me feel over the years. I know I will never find another group of workers so different and yet all able to come together for one purpose. We did have our ups and downs, but I will remember the good times and grow to laugh at the bad. If I missed any of you on Friday I just want to say "Thank you for a crazy 5 years, and keep in touch".
Friday night I said my goodbyes to the two lovely young ladies I used to and still do on occasion call my baby girls. Girls, I am so sorry you had to see me cry, and that my leaving upset you so. I will love you always and know that I am here for you forever. Text often, call when you can, and know it is never too late, too expensive or too unimportant. I will always answer your calls.
Saturday was the big one, the family farewell that coincided with my beautiful niece's 9th birthday. The entire family gathered as we always do to celebrate each other. That is what I have always been so proud of when it comes to my family. We may have our differences between each other, but no matter what we are always there for the good times and the bad. What I always say when people ask what my family is like is that we are so close. I am always heard saying I have 1 little sister and 2 cousins playing the roles of big brothers and 2 best friends in their wives, I describes my cousins' children not as my second cousins but as my 3 nieces and nephew. I am so lucky to have them in my life and that they allow me to be such a big part of theirs. I know that no matter the distance between us we will remain close, and of this I am so proud and thankful. I will miss that I will no longer wake up to Little O watching Hanna Montana on the couch, E's fabulous fashion sense and sense of self/ non conformity (I admire her for that the most I wish I could only be so strong), A's wicked ability to always out smart me (she will be a brilliant doctor or teacher or something someday), and P's infectious laugh and amazing hugs. As for the adults in the room, we must Skype often, and Facebook is only a click away... You'll find my updates somewhere between Mum's Café World and Farmville requests (lol). Thank you my wonderful Tantes for the early Christmas gifts and wrapping each one individually/ taping heavily... you know me too well and yes I probably would have peeked (what year haven't I). I will miss your sage advice about the iPhone, and New Years Day Frogs/ potato pancakes. Thank you for giving me such a relaxed evening of sharing even though there was a little TMI at times (this is your queue H to stop crying and laugh), laughing and the usual shenanigans I have come to expect when we gather. I raise my glass to all of you and I love you all with all my heart.
Miss you all!
CN
Saturday was the big one, the family farewell that coincided with my beautiful niece's 9th birthday. The entire family gathered as we always do to celebrate each other. That is what I have always been so proud of when it comes to my family. We may have our differences between each other, but no matter what we are always there for the good times and the bad. What I always say when people ask what my family is like is that we are so close. I am always heard saying I have 1 little sister and 2 cousins playing the roles of big brothers and 2 best friends in their wives, I describes my cousins' children not as my second cousins but as my 3 nieces and nephew. I am so lucky to have them in my life and that they allow me to be such a big part of theirs. I know that no matter the distance between us we will remain close, and of this I am so proud and thankful. I will miss that I will no longer wake up to Little O watching Hanna Montana on the couch, E's fabulous fashion sense and sense of self/ non conformity (I admire her for that the most I wish I could only be so strong), A's wicked ability to always out smart me (she will be a brilliant doctor or teacher or something someday), and P's infectious laugh and amazing hugs. As for the adults in the room, we must Skype often, and Facebook is only a click away... You'll find my updates somewhere between Mum's Café World and Farmville requests (lol). Thank you my wonderful Tantes for the early Christmas gifts and wrapping each one individually/ taping heavily... you know me too well and yes I probably would have peeked (what year haven't I). I will miss your sage advice about the iPhone, and New Years Day Frogs/ potato pancakes. Thank you for giving me such a relaxed evening of sharing even though there was a little TMI at times (this is your queue H to stop crying and laugh), laughing and the usual shenanigans I have come to expect when we gather. I raise my glass to all of you and I love you all with all my heart.
Miss you all!
CN
I will miss you, but I am glad you have this opportunity in Alberta. I'm glad to have gotten to know you more this past year and won't forget how you got me into HP! lol Friday's goodbye was hard for me, even though I managed not to cry I was on the inside. I WILL see you in the summer when I venture out there to visit, and I am on facebook at least once I day (usually more) lol. Have fun on your new adventure and remember that just because you are across the country doesn't mean we aren't close in our hearts.
ReplyDelete