We (well I have) been planners in all aspects of this life so far. So today just a few days after Rachels 55th birthday we got the confirmations through of her retirement from the NHS. That is a long and dedicated shift, not quite finished with them as she is now a bank worker - and lecturer.
But today on the longest day in 2019 we get to celebrate her retirement from a career in the NHS. I am immensely proud of her and her commitment to all of the patients and their families she has helped over her career. Anyone who has experienced the NHS knows of the skill and dedication of the nursing staff. With pride and a bit of emotion I know Rachel is one the the best of the best in all ways - a real credit to the ethos of the NHS and the Nursing profession.
I wanted this up there as it is something to reflect back on in years - hopefully many to come.
What better way than to celebrate with the bottle of Champagne that was given to me on my retirement by the Vice Chancellor of the University where Rachel now works.
A fitting time to open it!
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Congratulations to to you both - here is to many more happy years together.
Great words Nev,and congratulations to Rachel for a very well earned rest and diversion.
I agree with Mark and would like to say to Rachel, in the same way that I would say to anyone who has served this country in the armed forces, thank you for your service.
A career in the NHS is not a job it is a serious commitment to caring for others and you have clearly done so above and beyond the call of duty.
So, enjoy your current role and I hope that you both have a very long and very happy retirement, when you finally get to hang up whatever it is you wear nowadays for work!
Hope to see you both again sometime soon, bearing in mind I still have to work!
Congratulations Rachel, great news.
Congratulations to you both and thank you Rachel for all you have done for those who needed you.
Congratulations Rachel and many thanks for your dedication. Lift those glasses high and really enjoy your retirement life together. xxx
Congratulations to you both, but especially to Rachel on this fine and momentous day. May you both enjoy a long and happy retirement together.
Many congratulations to Rachel on her retirement which she surely deserves after her 'shift' in the NHS. I have nothing but respect for nurses and medical staff (I did 18 years for the North Wales Trust, albeit in admin) so I am well aware of how hard they work both in hospitals and in the community.
I wish you both well in your joint retirement and in Rachel's new post as a lecturer.
Thank you all for the lovely words - they are much appreciated. Now hopefully another stage of our lives to explore !!
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