Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Always saying "GOODBYE"

We moved to Idaho 2 weeks ago and just got internet. However, last week we went back down to Utah, first for my little brother, Eric's mission farewell, then to work one last week at RMAP.
Eric spoke on August 24th. He did a great job. I am so anxious for him and the experiences he will have. I just know he will fall in love with the people of Brazil. I didn't take any pics on the 24th but here are some of the day he went through the temple!

Some of the Family
Grandma and Grandpa Burnham
Grams was also there but had to hurry home to take care of Papa. It was a great time. I love going to the temple with someone for their first time, it brings back so many memories of my first time and how much I LOVE THE TEMPLE!!

Now on to the temporal things. . .WORK! I worked with RMAP at St. Mark's hospital for 5 years and loved it. It is a hard thing for me to let go of. I miss the patients, the surgeons and of course my co-workers. They are a second family to me, loving and dysfunctional :)
I have been so blessed to work with people I like and enjoy being around. I ran my first marathon with Kim, I babysat the McKinlay and Simper kids. Bette's daughter took pictures of my daughter. Carley vacationed with me at Bear Lake. I took Katie on her first camping trip. I met my favorite German grandma, Ingrid. The list goes on and on with the great many things I have done with my RMAP family. I have made great friends and will miss everyone dearly. Here are a couple pictures of my last day of work. I have so many more memories and pictures of my years with RMAP but that would be a novel.
The other nurses. Carley, me and Roz. My support, sanity and friends.
My dear Carley, like a little sister. LOVE HER!
My boss, Ray, need I say more?!
Roz, Andrea, me and Cathy. YAY for friends, kind hearts and good people.
Publish Post
Roger and Craig, THE MEN of the OFFICE!!!
There are many more who I didn't have pictures of but I still love you. Thank you for such a great time and fun at work. I miss you all terribly.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I miss you already. Our dysfunctional family isn't the same without you.

Natalie said...

I can't believe little Eric?? Going on a mission? Wow, how time flies!! Looks like your co-workers were way cool, it's hard to leave a job you've been at that long!! Enjoy Idaho!!!

Bohlings said...

I feel the rmap love! Maybe when our kids are grown we can go back and be the next Ingrid and Roz?

Meredith said...

LOOOOVE, love, love, love this post. Every photo of you and the RMAP fam made me, "oooh" and "awww" while my bottom lip curled under into a whiny frown.. until I got to Ray's self portrait. Then I just burst out laughing. You really didn't need to say any more. :) You are SO GREAT, Amy!!!!