"It is always important to know when something has reached its end. Closing circles, shutting doors, finishing chapters, it doesn't matter what we call it; what matters is to leave in the past those moments in life that are over."
--- Paulo Coelho
I began my career in the library during a time when we had wooden card catalogs, "Due Date" stamps and the latest set of encyclopedias. I have now fast- forward to a modern library complete with an online computer catalog, Chromebooks checked out to every student, Distance Learning and Virtual Classrooms.
To be honest... I've enjoyed the challenges that a rapidly changing library of today has presented. It was a dream come true to work in the library. When you're doing what you love and having fun while doing it, the years go by fast.
My earlier years were filled with memories of the books that I read to the thousands of children and their families that I helped in some way in the library. Those memories continued on throughout the years...only now with their children.
I am grateful to be working in a career that I cherish. However, the time has come to embrace the next chapter of my life. After working 35 years in education... 28 of those years as a librarian... I have come to the decision that it is time for me to retire.
The thought of retirement is an exciting time in my life. I have worked hard all these years to build a career and I am able to step back and appreciate what I have accomplished and how far I have come. However, it's not only a time for reflection, it's also a time to look forward to future accomplishments and devoting time to the people I care about, doing the things I love.
So...even though I am sad to say goodbye, I am filled with anticipation of a new beginning!
