I arrive at work on Wednesday, and have requests for meetings and last minute items already piled up in my email inbox. Our Controls Engineer, John, steps into my office and says, very seriously, that the maintenance team has some issues they want to discuss today at 9. I agree, grudgingly, thinking of my busy schedule and my COMPLETE lack of focus. I end up in another meeting that goes over 9, and ask to do it another day. They say no, these are serious issues and they want an answer now. My heart starts to beat. “I can’t handle this today,” I think, but head up the hall at about 10 minutes after 9 and step into the room where they all wait, stony faced.
“Randal,” says John, “What do you have for RG?” Randal reaches under a table and pulls out a cardboard box wrapped up in pale blue electrical tape. He lifts it onto the table in front of me, and they all break into smiles. Henry hands me a pocket knife, and I cut the tape. Inside is a very nice, very sturdy, very full toolbox. “To RG, from all of us at the maintenance crew” is scrawled on the inside flap in black Sharpie.
“We thought about getting you some socks, for those cold feet!” says Henry. “Does this come with a promise to come over and use these on my behalf when something breaks?” I ask. I am beaming so wide my face hurts.
“Good luck,” they all say, “You’re gonna need it!” Then they launch into stories about “my wife is sooo blah blah blah, that I blah this and blah that.” Everybody laughs. I laugh, too. I should’ve known what was up – issues, my foot!
Thanks boys. You made my Wednesday.
Nice job boys!
I like the Halloween story…I will be back for the ending. I also give you big props for using the SAT-ish word \’Mollified\’.
…and yes, of course, it must be mentioned – You\’re getting married in THREE DAYS!! That ROCKS!!!
How sweet! I love that they were so thoughtful. What a nice surprise from a group of boys! 🙂 See, good vibes are starting. I am sending some your way right now.
YAY! I can\’t believe it is already here. Such an exciting time. Drink it all in, Miss. Almost Mrs.! *squeal*
Amanda 🙂
Read about you on Amanda\’s, she says to wish you well so I am, and congrats on your upcoming nuptuals! Have a wonderful wedding day!
Chelsey
That is one of the sweetest things I\’ve ever heard!
Gill, GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN and CONGRATS this weekend!!
Don\’t sweat the small stuff and remember, we CANNOT wait to see pics!!
ENJOY THE HONEYMOON!
aww thats so sweet 🙂
have a fabulous time this weekend! i can\’t wait for the stories and pictures to come!
how incredibly sweet and thoughtful! i\’m so excited for you, gill! best of luck!!! i can\’t wait to hear all about it and see loads of pictures, okay?! but most of all…don\’t forget to have fun!ps. how\’s the dress?
just popping in this saturday afternoon to let you know i\’m thinking of you! have a wonderful, beautiful wedding day, gill!! 🙂