Oops.. Sorry, I didn’t see this thread before…
Thanks to everyone for expressing their best wishes. You’ve no idea how "energizing" this can be. I mean, I didn’t until I received so many notes and messages!
Yesterday, at the office, dozens of people passed by my desk to wish me good luck or more, sit and chat a few minutes (bye bye work, I’ve done half of what I have planed!). One has no idea how appreciate he is until these events happen. I mean sure, I go along well with every one on the floor (and the two other ones), but when people tell you things like : "My boss talked about you today at the meeting" or "My friend told me about your surgery and she’s sad you’re leaving because you’re a wonderful presence in her team", I mean, solid as I usually am, I had "another weak moment" 😉
I also had lunch with my supervisor. He said he’s grown accustomed to my presence, he’s going to miss me greatly. He’s hired two consultants to replace me, but already, he said, it’s not the same working with them.
All this to say, I have quite a few reasons to come back, alive and kicking 😉
I’ve set up a small blog (I’ve posted this on the other thread, but just in case)…
http://homepage.mac.com/carbmac/blog/Ray_Blog.html I’ve asked my friend Rick to write to Jodi and Chuck (side note: Chuck, did you get this note ?) to let you know how well it went, during the evening of the surgery.
Because, I’m positive, it will go well!
Thanks again 🙂
Ray