Almost the weekend

A full week of mentoring is almost behind me. Wow, what a week. I feel mentally drained, but yet exhilarated. Due in large part of Sharrie. Jesus, what would I do without her? Quit, more than likely. I am worried about her. That she is taking on just too much. More than one woman, even a superwoman such as her, can take. She now has 30 people under her. The thought makes my blood run cold, quite frankly. The new hires are on the floor, and I am so glad to see them all starting to spread their wings. They are an amazing group of young people. (That makes me feel old, but damn the average age is like 23!) They have been like the most refreshing of showers, the most delicious of tonics... they have brought an evergy to the floor that has been sadly remiss for quite some time. We've all been overworked, and I know that there remains overwork to be had, but somehow it all seems like it will be OK.
I must confess I am also looking quite forward to a well deserved long weekend. Saturday I am off (!!!!!) and am attending a BBQ to celebrate my "niece" Chloe's first birthday. I cannot wait to see her, and her big brother Charlie. They are so much fun to be around. From there, we travel north, Rob and I, to go up to Maine, to Derek Debbie and Demi's house in Sanford. I really like being around them. They are awesome people. I must remember to pick up a little something for Demi, who is 11. She is so sweet, a really good kid. Derek is really good for Rob to be around. They call eachother brother, which is really sweet, and are very co dependent on eachother, but in a good way. We've been up there once before and had a marvelous time. To have nothing on my agenda but pool and sun... delicious.