I Am Retired!

 

We have these great big TV's in several places throughout the facility. Today, I was the star on all of them.

I have worked at Felton for 35 years and 10 months, and Tuesday was my last day in the office. (I have vacation time I'm still working off), but as of today I am officially retired.

Needless to day I didn't get any "work" done on my last day. Instead I walked around and said goodbye to my coworkers. I got lots of hugs. I have been talking to people for the last few days, because I knew I'd get too emotional to do it all in one day. But it was still a bit rough.

I was given a beautiful clock and this blanket, printed with photographs of me and my coworkers over the years I have worked for the company. This is me with the CEO. I made the Goose Rocks Quilt for him.

This is me and Ben, the young man I have been training, my former boss Daniela, who has been helping with the transition to the new ERP software. The Ola Polo quilt is hers. And at the far right is Matt, my boss. He is the owner of the Awash in a Sea of Blue quilt.

I was taken out to lunch and my coworkers complimented me on my trustworthiness, my dependability, my passion and my never-ending commitment to the company. It was pretty emotional.

Finally I packed up my belongings, packed the car and left.

This is a photo of the road home. A lot like my future. Wide open and sunny.