My wife Pam begins her first day at the new office "up north" today.
There were two going away parties held in her honor this past weekend.
The first one on Friday night was with the "big brass" at On the Border in Palmdale. Whitney Wes from the September 15 hike was there along with his wife and presented Pam with an REI gift card! Hmmmm...
The second party was held late Saturday afternoon at BJ's in Palmdale. It was time to either praise or roast Pam. Also in attendance were her boss, other supervisors, friends and family. A couple of people got up to speak, others just said their goodbyes with tear-filled eyes, and others vowed to keep in touch. They are a great bunch of people. Not only will Pam miss them, but I will miss them as well and I do hope we do still keep in touch.
Pam had spent over 30 years at this office in the high desert. That is a very long time at any location.
Yesterday, I helped Pam pack the Subaru Forester for her drive up north with her daughter. It was reminiscent of the time Pam and I did our Midwest trip to Missouri back in July. During my training I have been able to see Pam during the weekends. I would leave on Sunday afternoons to make it back to the hotel room where I was staying. Every Sunday was tough on the both of us. Married, living separately. This "living" arrangement will not last for long. Yesterday was the first time we left "home" at the same time in separate vehicles. Pam and her daughter went north as I went south. Again, the miles increase to separate us, but in a couple of weeks, that will all change for the better.
Pam, may you have an "uneventful" first day at your "new" job! I love you.
