"It's Really Happening"

Those were the words I heard coming from my boss's office yesterday afternoon.  As I walked into his office while trying to figure out what he meant, he said it again.  "It's really happening."  Still confused, I asked,  "WHAT's happening?" ... and he handed me the official form, approving my retirement.  Tears ...

To make it even more real, we kick-off each year with departmental "All-Hands Meeting."  About 300 employees join on site and via video-conference to hear about the performance results from the previous year and plans for the current one.  And what does my boss do, in front of God and everybody?  Points out that MY picture is not on the staff slide because I am leaving him ... and then he extends his congratulations publicly.  Tears ...

SO, I don't have to keep it quiet any more.  It's officially official ... It's really happening!  I am retiring after 30+ years and entering the next chapter of life.  Carl and I are really going to be able to head North, to Alaska ... at our leisure.  I am SO looking forward to quality time with my amazing husband.  God has blessed me beyond measure.  Thank you, Lord!

I wonder where our wandering will take us ...