Keith and I have been together 9 years. For a year of that
time I lived in Adelaide. While I was
there we decided we would get married on my return, in March of 2013. At that time I was being interviewed
for my current position in Victoria.
Before I applied for the job we discussed the possibility of
moving to Victoria. Although we both knew it would mean sacrifices including leaving
those we loved most, we decided it was a good way to ease into retirement. The
weather here is mild and the long Prairie winters were getting tedious.
The job market is limited on Vancouver Island due to
size. It took Keith a year to find a
position that he felt would be a good fit for his skills and career stage. In July he accepted the role of Director,
Information Technology at BC Pension Corporation. When the deal was final I felt like we’d hit
the jackpot!
Life quickly came together. His house sold and we packed up to
drive west. But before we did he had to leave his current position, a job he said
was the best he’d ever had!
I was invited to the Farewell Party at the University of
Alberta. Over 125 people attended.
Keith’s boss heaped praise on Keith for all
he’d done as a leader in the organization. He then invited people to come up to
the mic. People lined up to thank Keith and share with the audience how he’d
not only contributed to the work but also to their lives.  |
| Speeches |
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| Keith and his boss Trevor |
Once the speeches were over people lined up to
shake his hand and thank him one last time. Tears were shed, laughs and hugs
ensued.
Everyone wished us both well. It was a wonderful event but I
felt a little guilty taking him away from such great people.
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| Keith and his assistant Amanda |
1 comment:
Wonderful to witness Keith's impact, Cynthia and to read of it here.
Big congratulations to you both for stepping into this new stage of life, in your new home with work that continues to inspire.
Warmly,
Katharine
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