The Potomac Hospital Family Health Connection has been a dream job! I got to work with Sallie- and incredible boss, Evelyn-a fabulous, caring and very smart nurse practitioner, Maria-my van spouse, Mayra- Evelyn's van spouse, Megan-a caring wonderful RN, Lisa-another fabulous, intelligent NP/CNM, Sandi-a great assistant and Barbara a terrific support person.
Last night was a combination Holiday Party and Farewell Party. It has been in the making for a month. Schedules just didn't permit this party until now.
Maria arrived with several packages - they were gifts from patients. Hand made scarfs, little notes, the rosary, a tea set, a candle, notes of gratitude and earrings. Apparently, Maria contacted my patients and asked told them I was leaving and asked them for little notes. I may have complained about some of my patients from time to time, but I love them dearly. One of the patients was actually an ex-patient since we got him medicaid. Their loving thoughtful gifts and words really touched my heart.
Then Sandi gave me a scrapbook she put together. It has some wonderful pictures of the van being towed away, Sallie smoking a cigar and group photos. My co-workers each wrote something and there were more notes from patients. Some of the notes are in Spanish. One 60+ year old patient who has a 3rd grade education was the most verbose but so very tender. It was the most beautiful gift I've ever received. OOOOOO-then I got a beautiful
bracelet with lots of bling!!
When Mark had proposed going overseas again, I knew that leaving my job was going to be one of the most difficult things to do. Doing a job that you love is one thing, but doing it with a fabulous team is something else. I have had some very bad jobs with some not nice people and so I really know the value of good co-workers. This has been the best job and I will and do miss them terribly.
Last night was a combination Holiday Party and Farewell Party. It has been in the making for a month. Schedules just didn't permit this party until now.
Maria arrived with several packages - they were gifts from patients. Hand made scarfs, little notes, the rosary, a tea set, a candle, notes of gratitude and earrings. Apparently, Maria contacted my patients and asked told them I was leaving and asked them for little notes. I may have complained about some of my patients from time to time, but I love them dearly. One of the patients was actually an ex-patient since we got him medicaid. Their loving thoughtful gifts and words really touched my heart.
Then Sandi gave me a scrapbook she put together. It has some wonderful pictures of the van being towed away, Sallie smoking a cigar and group photos. My co-workers each wrote something and there were more notes from patients. Some of the notes are in Spanish. One 60+ year old patient who has a 3rd grade education was the most verbose but so very tender. It was the most beautiful gift I've ever received. OOOOOO-then I got a beautiful
bracelet with lots of bling!!When Mark had proposed going overseas again, I knew that leaving my job was going to be one of the most difficult things to do. Doing a job that you love is one thing, but doing it with a fabulous team is something else. I have had some very bad jobs with some not nice people and so I really know the value of good co-workers. This has been the best job and I will and do miss them terribly.
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