The end of an era

RR retired today after being my sup these past 14 years. She worked 37 years and looks about 37. Yesterday was an in-house buffet in the morning and in the afternoon she was presented with two dozen red roses and cards with over $200 in cash. She's always encouraging us to be our best and help each other and by doing that we've made her look good. I was asked to say a few words to present her with the flowers and cards. Today we took her to Don Ramon's. She gave another one of her encouraging speeches of appreciation. I stood and asked all to raise their glasses. Through thick and thin, sick and well...good luck in your next chapter. I think there were 20 of us at one long table at the end of the dining hall. One retired clerk came for the celebration. One is missing from the picture. I ordered shrimp burrito and guacamole. Delish. I just stepped into her office. It's devoid of her spirit and I'm on the verge of tears. She asked for a hug after the luncheon and I told her it'd been grand. She thanked me for everything and said she'd enjoyed our visits. Good luck to her in her next chapter. There will never be another one like her. My friend V and I walked over together and she gave me a beautiful three-diamond ring on the way. And it fits on my right hand. Real or not it's gorgeous and what a sweet gift and friend.

Shrimp Burrito$11.95

Juicy shrimp sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, rice and beans rolled in a soft flour tortilla with guacamole, sour cream and salsa fresca on the side. Order of Guacamole $7.25.

Flan was given to RR who passed it around the table for all to taste and I finished it off. Yum.

Me, Mike, RR, V in RR's office 30 May 2018.