It's official today.

[Fishing Rhino]

Yes, I can finally talk about it publicly.

My wife's retirement will be officially announced in the three hospitals, of which, she is the Chief Nursing Officer.

Her last day on the job is June 30.

Her nursing career began in 1962 (she'd kill me if she saw this), when she entered nursing school.

When we got married, and moved to Holliston, she worked at the Framingham Union Hospital in the Framingham Heart Study department.

In addition to putting up with me for nearly 45 years, she gave birth to our two daughters, took evening classes to get her bachelor's degree at Stonehill University, and her MBA from Suffolk University in Boston.

She worked her way from a staff nurse, to a supervisory position, then into administration as a vp of patient services and finally to the position which she currently holds.

Not too bad for a "farmer's daughter", who grew up on a small dairy farm in Westport, MA. 

She never had a bicycle as a child, and never had a driver's license until I taught her to drive at age 21, when she was about to graduate from nursing school.

It's a good thing she was cute, because when she took her driving test she had to execute a three point turn on a quiet city street.

She knocked over a couple of trash cans that were awaiting pickup on the edge of the sidewalk when she backed up.

I figured for sure she'd have to take it again.  But the inspector passed her in spite of her gaffe.

She has come a long way from the 4H days of her youth.

I am truly blessed.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Great to see the pride you take in your wife's accomplishments.  That is a wonderful account of your marriage.

Looking forward to meeting you in a couple months...

Tell her we all said, "Congratulations!"

Wayne

[Tin]

That is great. 

[roadwarrior]

Your tribute is exceptional...Congratulations to

both of you.

                                  

[Skunked in DR]

Congratulations to you both.

Your pride in your wife's achievements comes through so clearly in that tribute.

[preach4bass]

It's always good to see a man who appreciates his wife.  I hope you both enjoy many years of happy retirement together.

[BrianinMD]

Great tribute, she should be an inspiration to all of us who are trying to make a name for ourselves in our chosen professions, whatever they are.

Tell her congrats, and hope she finds all the fun and enjoyment she can in her retirement.

[fishinfewl]

Congrats on the retirement.  Looks like she earned it.  Enjoy.

[firefightn15]

My congratulations to your wife.  Give her my best! 8-)

[K_Mac]

Your tribute is exceptional...Congratulations to

both of you.

Well said. I hope you both have a long and happy retirement.

[Sam]

Congrats to you both. 

[Deb]

Congrats to you both!!!!!

It is SO nice to see a spouse type GOOD things and it shows that they mean it!

Wishing for many more happy years to you both

[bassdocktor]

Congratulations to the both of you. That's great that she was able to work with the Framingham Heart study aswell.

[Long Mike]

There is no way I will try to hi-jack this thread, so I will simply say that I am as equally proud of my wife, and for similar reasons.

[cart7t]

Good on her.

CNO is the top dog in most hospitals.  The last word on day to day operations.  A job with a huge amount of responsibility and not given to just anyone. 

[bassfisherjk]

Congratulations to your wife,I hope she enjoys retirement.

[Dwight Hottle]

Happy retirement to you and your bride. Sounds like she deserves it.

[SMfisher]

Congradulations to both of you.  Your wife for working so hard and getting to retire. and you for having such a good  wife. enjoy retirement together. Did you get her a nice fishing rod & reel for retirement?

[nubasser]

Congratulations and God bless you both.

[b.Lee]

That is wonderful for the both of you!