Retirement Begins...

Kathie, Sue, and Nan

This week, my sweet Sister-in-law, Susan Jane, as I refer to her, begins a new chapter in her life. It's called Retirement...a much deserved new phase for her after many years of dedicated, hard work while attending to the financial aspects of her church. Sue's family and friends, her sisters, and I look forward in great expectation to many years of fun helping Sue enjoy this new phase of her life! She will soon be selling her Michigan home and relocating closer to her family and spending quality time with her grown son's, their spouses, and her two grandchildren. Her sisters, Kathie and Nan and I are anxiously looking forward to be an important part of Sue's retirement!

In a way, it almost seems strange to think that we no longer have to look for available weekends to get together, working out vacation days for a visit. Instead, we can just jump in the car and make it happen...any ole time!

Upon Your Retirement

Kathie found this Retirement Prayer, which I framed using cherry from my workshop, as a special gift from Kathie and I to help Sue as she begins her retirement. We are so happy for her and look forward to many happy years together!

• May you always have work for your hands to do.
• May your pockets hold always a coin or two. 
• May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.
• May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain. 
• May the hand of a friend always be near you.
•  And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.