Tawse-Smith Family

Here is the situation!
I decided that since I was turning 50 in February, that it was time for me to retire.
My back is still not what it should be since the accident 3 years ago, and I want to be able to enjoy some time with my grandkids, as they are growing up so fast, and I don't know if I will have any others. Monica and Mike says that they are not having any more grandkids for me. Monica I can understand, but Mike, I am still working on him. I think that he should consider giving me at least one more....
So, I am really happy about retiring. My last day of work is December 21st, however, I am still on payroll until December 31st. Everyone at work is really sad because I am leaving. The preschool kids and their parents, the Board of Directors, co-workers, they really don't want me to leave.
I love my job, but, my Type 2 Diabetes is getting the best of me and I was told by my physician that I need to start taking care of me or I will have to have inculin injections. My blood pressure is way too high, my good cholesterol is much too low, my bad cholesterol is way too high. You get the idea!
On a more positive note, Monica is going to replace me at work!...Yep, they hired her. I guess if they can't have me they wanted the closest they could get and that was her. She is looking forward to the new challenge.
Well, I must go and say goodbye to the preschool kids before they leave for the holidays.
I will try not to cry too much....
Have a great weekend!