Last week neighbor Joyce had a retirement party to celebrate her ending 10 years at her job. We were invited to write a note to her and hang it on a tree. I wrote that my job had been to wave at her while walking, as she passed me on the way to work. Today my job ended on Joyce’s last day to go to the office. As I waved, she stopped to share her pleasure in the day for a few moments.
At right neighbor Shawn hangs our notes on the tree at the party.
I liked this photo of her receiving the standard gift of a golden baby. The agency helps babies get treatment for developmental problems. One of her comments was that she would say publicly that she hated the paperwork. Her supervisor said, “But you were very good at it.”
The theme of the party was hiking and being outdoors. I got tickled at the ending of the last speech. “There really isn’t anything more to say than … take a hike!”
Congratulations on a job well done, Joyce! We look forward to seeing more of you in the neighborhood.
Mehrling Muse 
What a great theme and tribute! Congratulations to Joyce!
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Beautiful you sharing your neighborhood retirement party celebration. Beautiful decoration pic. Wonderful photo her receiving the gift for the golden baby.
God bless you!
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We were happy to celebrate Joyce’s retirement. God bless you, too.
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Thank you so much!
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Maybe you could find another waving job? Santa parade float?
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I might waive that job.
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💗
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Sounds like you too have retired from one routine! Hope she enjoys her retirement as much as we have!
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Joyce will enjoy her freedom. Today all three of her daughters will be at her house to celebrate Christmas.
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Sounds like a great retirement party. Maybe now she can stop and chat longer as she doesn’t have to rush to work.
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Joyce is going to be keeping her granddaughter while her parents work. She’ll be busy in a different dimension.
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But that will be fun work!
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Much more fun than Joyce’s paperwork at the office.
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What fun! I am sure you can still wave at her for other purposes. You are a cool neighbor, Anne. I wish you can wave at me, too.
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I’m going to jump as high as I can and 👋 wave. There! Can you see me?
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Hallo Anne 👋 I didn’t know you can jump so high!
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It’s good you didn’t see my feet. They barely got off the ground. The hands were high, though.
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Congratulations to Joyce and saying goodbye to her job – maybe she’ll join you on morning walks sometimes?
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Joyce might walk with me, depending on her granddaughter’s schedule.
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That will be a nice way to begin your day.
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What a great and creative way to celebrate. Love it!
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Maybe you two can combine forces and make your new job walking together!
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Good idea! Neighbor Shawn would like to walk, too, but neither she nor Joyce like the cold. It was 19 degrees when I walked yesterday. That’s probably mild for your area.
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Today that would be balmy, but it’s still plenty cold!
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