It's Memorial Day 2011. A lot has happened in the last few months! As I sit here reflecting on how things have changed, I realize how blessed I am. I just finished sending an email to Kaitlyn's soccer team. She's decided not to play club soccer this year. I'll miss those people - some I've known for several years. Tomorrow I go into work for the last day - I'll miss those people - some I've known for almost 30 years! I'm meeting new friends. I'm walking a lot - put in 21 miles over the last week. I'll start cross-training by swimming two days a week now that I have the time. I'll be working with the band director at Olathe Northwest - looking forward to doing new things and meeting new people there. And I'll be working out at the Royals and Sprint more - I like doing that also. So life is changing - I don't think it's slowing down, just changing! I don't have to get up at 5 a.m. anymore - now if I could just sleep past 6:00 a.m.
Training is going well. Despite a nasty-looking bruise on my right leg, I got my miles in this week. Tuesday took a 3-mile walk in the evening. Thursday was my reception -I rode the bus to work and came home with my family so my car was at the park-and-ride. I walked over and picked it up. Saturday morning I got in a 7 mile walk before the rain, then Sunday evening headed out for a 6 mile walk. It all felt good. I've ordered a waist pack to keep things in like phone, chapstick, inhaler, sunscreen, and a snack for the longer walks. It will come in handy - I don't have as many pockets in the summer as I did in the winter! I have to admit, I'm NOT looking forward to the longer walks in the heat - but I will do them. I've got routes mapped out where I can walk to places to fill up my water bottle. And I always have my cell phone with me just in case. And I always let Rob know what my route is. So I think we're good there. As the walks get longer, I'll have Rob or Kaitlyn meet me halfway to re-supply me with water and/or have lunch with me. Plans are coming together!
Retirement - is looking even better. My friend Judy, who is also retiring after 35 years, and I took our team and a few others out to lunch on Tuesday - we had a fun time! Then Thursday was a joint retirement reception for myself, Judy, and another friend - David - who has 32 years in. Between the three of us, we have 96 years of service. That's a lot of experience walking out the door tomorrow! Our reception was very nice - my friend Christi did a fantastic job of it all. She made boards for each of us with pictures of us through our years at Blue Cross. There were a lot of friends that came in - and I made it thought it all without a tear. I saw a lot of friends - the lady that hired me, Judy Bond, made it in to say hi. There were a lot of others, some I was pleasantly surprised to see. All in all, it was a fantastic way to end 29 years.
Now it's off to the rest of my life - which begins with working at the Royals today. Go Royals!
Steffy
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