7.12.2020

New Beginning -24 years later.

I started working at a retail pharmacy in 1996.
I have worked in retail pharmacy for 24 years, first as a technician, an intern and then a pharmacist.
June 1st was the first day of my new job with True Rx.
Since quarantine restrictions were still in place,
 we went to the office and met other new hires and a few folks who were working in the office
 They set us up with computers and extra screens and a few instructions and sent us back home
to train remotely.   I left the boys at Grandma's that day so I could get the hang of things
but the next 3 weeks I was home with them working/training from home.
We thoroughly enjoyed the time since I had not been at home at all this spring.
I also liked having them at home because they helped me with technology!
My first day of work photo for my friend, A!  
Thankful for the support from DH, the boys, and Grandma Jean as 
we work thru a new work schedule. 

     https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1hrezAYyR4DZR0CUhDMY6E88c44n_tEhu                   

                           https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1O1qMUSUywtRg-X0Vcs2wtSXnooCChx5e   
And I need to brag a bit on my boys who tackled the laundry on my first day.
This stack of folded towels blessed me big time!
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1-pKqb2rA_hvnLdA_FnVnbD_eXRB7bB_m
I received some beautiful flowers, love them!
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=11BuDon7kLlXAYUxowx0sWX5d8fVwUXsO
I was able to do some of the training outside and I took advantage of that.
I actually focused really good outside!
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=120JfmGgy7zFjTzjNqvLYRVSszc_53XX0https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1DAZ7NTCJ-hye2hQ09duue9d6G2YWUyyJ
Joe made a list of the meeting times when I was live online so they knew when I was busy.
I had other items to work on in between!
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1fYUbXRNp1a5GTGQbaMWi_8pMvfv1aA51https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1c6JfmLZwTlKPUpUVJSpIG6TaOt6vADrkhttps://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1ugDc3e2N9rnJGNoAjF0LUs-2S5lQQ1UR
Joe and I snuck in a quick swim over lunch one day.  Swimming beats lunch any day if you ask me!
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1xSriEhoAI_nAJxP0uz54JfFgW0u7ApUi
Some of my new responsibilities!
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1J3FK9yqakxEcEyNsHB1gTTW9hC1qXwXd
The change has been good for me to reset a bit and delve into devotions again.
And God's has revealed encouraging words at just the right time for me in the season.
I look forward to my early morning walks and podcasts to get the day started. 

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1TL9FBvCI4tJM3DTmpwQLM3ltEWKTjH4P
Sam's help was needed at the farm, DH was on his way home from Evansville after he delivered beans. He called ahead and Sam met him at the end of the driveway.  
Love being home to catch a few of these moments.
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=10FxvK4wYeyKXihvEhTuKylsxwEwvUV7q
This.
My decision hasn't been the popular one, but it has been the right one for our family.
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=181y-g1T3vro9iCsFsrwco15bUuiwbokz
And then there is this. 
 I've needed some reassurance going from the one who answers the questions
to the one who asks the questions.
But, I 'm determined to give value!
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1lwIm4ho2jAExQuAO0QqePZ6bhSVrLcY2
His attempt at not bothering me while I worked, ha!
And below he was my office handyman helping me with the fan.
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=19EF-XRrFljKgkNjVRmmZgA0AsrXt4TtMhttps://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1DCWde3NRwyffEs5u9IRGNTM-3BFzWjrw
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1zzQhzNkBGZ_LZ0GsESlp8kQlLZ0c145t
I feel lucky and blessed to work for a company that is diverse and offers so many opportunities.
I loved and enjoyed my job as a retail pharmacy manager,
and I am also loving this position as a clinical pharmacist for True Rx.
I miss my coworkers who were like family and my patients - there isn't a connection quite like that.