Changing Season

For the last thirty-three years, I have been employed in a technical advisory role by a large professional organisation. Yesterday that came to an end. They called it retirement, but for me it is just a new season in my life.

I wanted to sneak out quietly, but my manager Sarah said that was not allowed. Some of my colleagues said they loved me too much to let me get away with a quiet departure. So they put on a morning tea, with a large cake, speeches, and messages from colleagues in other places who could not be there.

The following words were used:

• wisdom
• clear thinking
• pragmatic logical approach
• visionary
• mentoring
• thoughtful
• clever and kind
• encouraging
• integrity
• wise and thoughtful

I am pleased that some of Jesus grace has shone through for people to see.

Tomorrow, I will describe what I learned during this season.