Too busy for a countdown...

Yes, I do change my "countdown to retirement" each day at work and we're down to 9 days remaining.

But I feel too busy to think about how few days are left at work.

Why am I feeling so completely overwhelmed?

I feel like I'm not quite in control of the situation...but the days tick away anyway.

Last minute things to get done before the 15th, people I want to speak with because I know it won't happen to any great length on the night of my party.  I feel I owe it to people to sit and chat a bit and let them know how important they've been to me over these many years.  Family members do that when they leave home.

So, I shall attempt...in the next few days, to make these last days count for something, other than having a clean desk and wiped out computer.  It is possible...I shall make it so.

When I recall the many people that have entered into my life over these years, I know I am a blessed person.  Some folks I haven't seen in a very long time, some I wished I could see again but I have let our friendships lapse....for whatever reason.  Guess I'm thinking of Eunice right now...someone I love and appreciate but haven't made a purposeful effort to get in touch with again.  Folks that have meant a great deal to me over these years but our paths haven't crossed for a time.  Perhaps in my retirement I will again make time for important things in life...connecting with people I care a great deal about.

That will be one of my goals!

Onward and upward, as they say!

Tomorrow we will say farewell to another co-worker, Dave D.  He is missed already.  A very fine fellow, and a superb artist not to mention a "family man". 

My, there are a lot of folks retiring....and Brian H. will be the week following my party.  I think I started an epidemic in February when I announced my retirement!  Great balls of fire!

Sleep well, dear friends!  May God give you rest....and good health....