Today was Kelley's last day at work. She has been working as a temporary employee since early November in the same area in which I work.
We have been carpooling together almost every day. Most days, we ate lunch together with my usual lunch crowd. I cannot imagine what it was like for a 23-year old college graduate to spend much of her time hanging around with her mom. Don't get me wrong - I tried very hard to treat her as another employee when we spoke and not be her 'mom' at work. I'd like to think that it worked out very well.
She was brilliant. The job she was tasked with, our department's receptionist, is not rocket science. But my smart daughter treated the opportunity with professional decorum and proceeded to impress everyone in HR. It's one thing when your kid comes with you to work for a day or less. It's easy for them to make a good impression. But Kelley made me proud day after day after day.
The people I have worked with - some for the past 7 years - gave her quite a send-off today. Food, cake and gifts - all of which she EARNED with her great attitude and professionalism. I am sending the Peace Corps one of my best.
Kelley - it was a priviledge to work with you these past months and I am grateful for the extra time we were able to spend together before you go on your journey with the Peace Corps. Love you, babe!
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