I want to take a moment to congratulate my brother, Andy, on his retirement today. He has been working for the Navy as a civilian for, give or take, 30 years. I have watched as he matured and became a respected member of the folks that help maintain and build the fleet of ships that help to keep us safe.
Today is his official final day. He is only going in to sign final paperwork and turn in the last of his official government issued equipment. Then he will get in his car and leave the base for the last time. I never had a chance to retire and know it was my last day. I managed to be laid off and not walk away on my own. But I am assuming that the feeling of driving away, knowing that you will not be going back is both frightening and satisfying at the same time.
He has been off for almost two weeks. But it must seem to him more like a normal vacation. He and his wife, Carol, had driven to Pennsylvania to pick up her mother. Then the three of them headed off to Williamsburg for a week. After coming back, they returned Mom to Pennsylvania followed by a day of rest. So retirement has not really set in. I would guess, by the end of this month, he will finally feel retired when he is able to pick and choose what his activities will be.
So, dear brother. please know that I am so very happy for you. You have worked hard and are so deserving of the time where you can be in control of what you do and when you do it. My wish is that you will find this new phase of your life to be everything you imagined and could possibly wish for.
I love you!!
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