A New Point on the Timeline
Wednesday afternoon, I had the privilege of making one final visit to MGIC. After many years of take-your-kids-to-work fun, other family events, and at least one lunch date with HQ, I was there to attend my dad's retirement party.
My dad has worked at MGIC nearly the entirety of my life, and many of his longtime coworkers have known me since I was quite small. So, aside from getting to see people I haven't seen since my wedding, it was a pleasure to see my dad with his MGIC family a final time. I enjoyed all the stories, and I loved witnessing all the love his coworkers have for him.
There was lots of teasing (The crew sure does know how to make the work day fun, it seems.), talk of timelines (Who knew that my habit of closing an eye when I concentrate comes from my dad?), plenty of Simma's cheesecake, and lots of talk of how Dad plans to fill his time (golf, the fire department, chasing after HQ).
It's no secret that I am immensely proud of my dad - for who he is, what he does, how he embodies all he wants his children to be and have in this world. It is also no secret that comments like, "You're just like your dad" happen to be the ones that make me most pleased. I hope, then, that when I find myself at the end of my career, people speak the same of me as they do of my dad. I hope I make even half of the impact he has.
Today marks the end of an impressive 34 year career for my dad with MGIC. I imagine it will take some time for the reality of it to set in, but I hope that you leave work today proud of all you have done, of the example you have set for others, of the legacy you've left behind. And despite how much I know you will be missed, I hope you find contentment in knowing that you'll be loved at home (HQ has been practicing her "Nonno, come here." already.) even more!
Enjoy every bit of retirement, Dad, starting with a morning free of a downtown commute.
My dad has worked at MGIC nearly the entirety of my life, and many of his longtime coworkers have known me since I was quite small. So, aside from getting to see people I haven't seen since my wedding, it was a pleasure to see my dad with his MGIC family a final time. I enjoyed all the stories, and I loved witnessing all the love his coworkers have for him.
There was lots of teasing (The crew sure does know how to make the work day fun, it seems.), talk of timelines (Who knew that my habit of closing an eye when I concentrate comes from my dad?), plenty of Simma's cheesecake, and lots of talk of how Dad plans to fill his time (golf, the fire department, chasing after HQ).
It's no secret that I am immensely proud of my dad - for who he is, what he does, how he embodies all he wants his children to be and have in this world. It is also no secret that comments like, "You're just like your dad" happen to be the ones that make me most pleased. I hope, then, that when I find myself at the end of my career, people speak the same of me as they do of my dad. I hope I make even half of the impact he has.
Today marks the end of an impressive 34 year career for my dad with MGIC. I imagine it will take some time for the reality of it to set in, but I hope that you leave work today proud of all you have done, of the example you have set for others, of the legacy you've left behind. And despite how much I know you will be missed, I hope you find contentment in knowing that you'll be loved at home (HQ has been practicing her "Nonno, come here." already.) even more!
Enjoy every bit of retirement, Dad, starting with a morning free of a downtown commute.
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