Hard to Say Goodbye
@BettyB (4117)
Summerville, South Carolina
May 19, 2016 4:34pm CST
The last couple of weeks have been sweet, but hard. I have five more days of school with the kids and seven more with my fellow teachers. Some I will continue to see, but some of the casual friends will drift away.
I knew the final days would be fun but hard. I just didn’t realize how hard. The photograph accompanying this post is a picture of gift I received today. It was from one of the librarians. I’ve stood morning duty in the library for the last five years. I would monitor the kids so she could get what needed to be done, done.
We worked well together.
We would often compare notes on books we’ve read, and quizzed kids on the YABA (Young Adult Book Awards) books they’ve read.
We had a good working relationship, but once school is out, I doubt I will see her again. We move in two different circles.
The plant she gave me was both a thank you, and a goodbye.
She’s not the only one I will not see again.
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17 responses
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
20 May 16
I love the plant. It was a very sweet gesture.
@toniganzon (72516)
• Philippines
19 May 16
Saying goodbye is really one of the hardest things to do and I'm not good at it.
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@toniganzon (72516)
• Philippines
20 May 16
@BettyB Saying goodbye too often is painful.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50606)
• United States
19 May 16
I am sure that your retirement is going to be bittersweet.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
20 May 16
I'm looking forward to it, but I will miss the people I've worked with for years.
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
24 May 16
I've forgotten to visit with you lately and I don't really know whether you are retiring or whether the other librarian is retiring, so I guess I'll go take a peek. It is hard to be in the midst of change. Flowers are very pretty.
@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
7 May 17
Hi! I was looking out for you since I returned back here after my long absence @BettyB
Having been a teacher myself over the years, I can well understand how you must feel. To break away from kid s and your colleagues, is indeed sad. But being an enterprising lady, I'm sure you'll do well. See you around my dear myLot friend.
@sgbrown (1638)
• United States
25 May 16
It is hard to say good bye to people you have made friends with. One of the ladies that retired from the Department of Human Services here, where I worked for 15 years, has started a retirement luncheon once a month. I try to go to that when I can. Maybe someone could do that and you could all keep in touch that way. 
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
24 May 16
Separation from long time friends can be sad. Such a nice gift you had from your friend; so beautiful flowers.
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
3 Jan 18
It is hard to say goodbye and wonder if you will see some of the people again. I love the plant she gave you. It is very beautiful.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
20 May 16
It is bitter sweet to retire but after a few months it is just sweet!! Congratulations on your upcoming retirement.
@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 May 16
That's so sad but wonderful at the same time. The plant is beautiful.
