I just have to say that I really miss my office group from last year. It is not that I don't like the three new people we have. I get along with them just fine and think they are nice people! But I guess I am mourning the loss of the two that I don't get to work with anymore - Connie Lightfoot and Bud Bence.
Connie I rarely see because she is at a completely different university, even though it is still close. I miss her caring spirit and hard working dedication. I miss our laughing and sharing about different things - whether it was about raising kids or about the office. She was always so thoughtful - one of those people that you know cares about you from the start. Someone you are just drawn to and want to be around.
I worked as Dr. Bence's administrative assistant for 3 years, and we went through a LOT with both of us starting out knowing basically nothing about the positions we were walking in to. It is strange seeing him occasionally come in and out of the office and not need me for anything. Before I had to be on top of every detail and make sure he had everything he needed at any point in the day. I miss the crazy way he made us all laugh in the office - his outbursts of yelling just to be funny, his quirky behaviors (we still joke about him mixing up the names of me and one of my co-workers), or random comments - always bringing a smile to our faces and lightening the mood. I don't think we would have survived the chaos of this office without him! Many of us in the office have commented about how we miss this. I really miss working closely with someone on a day to day basis, and he was great to work with! I don't think I could ever have a better boss.
But, I am glad that both of these people were a part of my life...and maybe I am just still on the beginning side of what life is packed with...brief moments with people as they come in and out of your life. And I think it is appropriate to sometimes pause and mourn the times we miss, and smile about the great memories we had together.
6 years ago
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Definitely true, it reminds me of a poem I got from someone in high school (maybe you?) about the bits and pieces we gain from each other throughout our lives. I hate every time I move and say goodbye to dear friends (I'm on my 6th state since MI), but find real comfort in the fact that we can be friends forever.
Hey guys! We are planning to stop in for a visit Sunday afternoon sometime, if that still works for you. We'll give you a call when we have a better idea of what time we'll be there. Did you say you have church Sunday night? We don't want to keep you from that, so just let us know and we'll be sure to get there early enough to hang out. Can't wait! :)
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