Did you mention retirement?

My work has been slow and never taken off as I wished it had. My Mom needs more coordination in her health care. Morgan was born. Ethan is a toddler. Baby Trueblood is arriving in June. Many people I work with are losing their jobs and no one knew what to do with me.

How are all these related? Pick Two reasons-- and retire!!

Most of you know I got my first real job when I was 16 at the Dutch Pantry Family Restaurant. I was so excited to be hired as a waitress. There was one small problem- the pay was 1/2 minimum wage and I was worried my parents wouldn't let me work while I was in school for $0.99/ hour. (Apple doesn't even have a cents sign on their keyboard) So, I just didn't tell them what I was going to earn. I was assured I would make over minimum wage in my large tips generated from serving coffee and frozen foods warmed up in a steam table.

Now move ahead 41 years...8 jobs, 2 children, 10 apts/homes, 1 husband, 3 dogs, 2 granddogs, 2 grandchildren and 1 on the way.

RETIREMENT is my next adventure. Some of you who have known me well might have heard this before. This times things are a little different. (see first paragraph).

I'm excited about my new adventure and to be surrounded by such a wonderful family who gives me joy beyond what I can express.