A message from Gita following the December 12th Open House celebrating Christmas and her Retirement from Cornerstone after seven years. Gita’s last official day with Cornerstone was December 20, 2024.
As I sit down to reflect on the past few weeks and years, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. I want to take a moment to thank everyone who supported and attended my retirement reception. Your presence, hugs, kind words, and well-wishes meant more to me than I can possibly express. It was an incredibly special day, and I am deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support.
This isn’t the first time I’ve “retired,” but it has undoubtedly been the most memorable one. The joy and warmth I’ve experienced during this transition are beyond anything I could have imagined.
I’m excited about the opportunities that retirement will bring. For the first time in a long while I have the freedom to choose exactly what I want to do. Getting my house cleaned is at the top of my list…we’ll see if that happens! I’m looking forward to traveling with Mike, both within the U.S. and beyond. Exploring new places and experiencing different cultures has always been a dream of mine, and I’m thrilled to have the time to make it a reality. And, of course, enjoying entertaining my friends and relatives often – stop by anytime, I’ll whip up a batch of guacamole and chips.
In addition to traveling and entertaining, I plan to dive deeper into my love for crafts and art. I recently discovered the joy of using crushed and cut glass, joining it with jewelry, dried flowers, leaves, seashells, or rocks. Each piece is a unique artistic vision, arranged on canvas, wood, or sculpture. I can’t wait to see where my creativity takes me. Retirement feels like the perfect time to nurture these passions and see how they evolve. Come to think of it, this may go to the top of my list…the house can wait!
Thank you all for being a part of my journey. Your support has meant the world to me, and I’ll carry your kindness with me into this new chapter. I’ll always hold the memories we’ve created close to my heart.
Here’s to the next adventure!
With love and gratitude,
Gita
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