Just Me

I awoke to really cold temperatures....well, I thought they were cold until I talked with a friend of mine on facebook and my 27 degrees sounds pretty good to her -1 temps.! The day started out as most, getting ready for school and work...argue with Cade to hurry up, pick up Brooke and drop them both off at school. I usually have a cell phone conversation with Becky to see how her morning is starting! It's a beautiful day outside, just very cold! I am at the office now and as I sit here attempting to type, I keep staring out my window and thanking God for the day that He has given us! Another side of me is sad today! My dear friend and co-worker, Don is retiring and his last day is tomorrow....actually, today for me because I won't be here tomorrow! I am happy for him because he is retiring and getting away from this place. My sadness comes from the fact that I have to stay behind and I am going to miss him terribly! He has been a true friend. He trained me on my job and was a wonderful teacher! He has been a Father figure to me because in his heart he knew I needed one many times!! We have shared many good and bad times and fought battles together! I have such an empty feeling inside now that he will be gone. My friend and co-worker Angie resigned a few months ago...and I am happy that she had the chance to get away from here too....however, she, Don and I were like the three musketeers (maybe Stooges, who knows-LOL) and now I am the lone man standing! Hopefully big and better things are just around the corner for me as well! Part of my sadness is my own selfish reasons, but mostly because my dear friends will be missed! Don has been my guardian angel more than one time! I wish him all life's best for a happy retirement! Tomorrow will be a better day....cold, but better! Until later!