Yesterday 29 wonderful folks were RIF'd (reduction in force) from Dallas Public Library. There was an air of sadness in every building that just permeated every pore. I lost one great staff member, but one of my best friends in the building was also RIF'd and that hurt even more. While I plan to do everything I can to help him see this as an opportunity to find something better, something new, something exciting.....I'm just selfish enough to be thinking about how much I'm going to miss seeing him everyday!
Today was the End of Summer Reading Party....happy all around! We had tons of fun, face painting, balloon art, bounce house, super slide, rock climbing wall, popsicles and dancing. Yes, I was dancing on the library plaza with the kiddos. It was a terrific celebration of all the reading the kids did all summer.
After coming home from the big party today I remembered that today is August 15th and 14 years ago today my dad died. I still miss him, wish he could see all that I am doing here and get one of his big, tight hugs. My dad was a cuddler. The last photo I have of us together we were seated side-by-side on the couch, my head resting on his shoulder, his arm around me. I've been looking at that photo tonight wishing I could feel that kind of complete, unqualified acceptance again. Maybe someday....
4 years ago
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