The Goodbye Party

So on April 2nd, days before my departure, Dan organized a goodbye party for me.

It was wonderful!

Dan knows me so well, it is a real blessing.  I would never throw a party for myself.  I feel it is far too self serving.  But, if I didn't celebrate this adventure, it would leave a small gap.  Sort of a catch 22. Yes, I'm crazy. And Dan knows that - another blessing because he's still here in spite of my zaniness.

Dan put so much effort into it. Organizing a location, creeping facebook to ensure he captured as many people as possible to let them know about it, decorating, ordering food, sorting music etc.

I was blown away by how many people came out to celebrate with me.  Dan's family came in from Hamilton, his nephew even flew in from Calgary.  I was so touched!  We even did a shot! (a very non-Kopke thing to do).

My brother and sisters of course came in, but they sort of have too.  It's part of the contract. :)

So many of my friends!  And Dan's friends!  Far and wide you all came in to see me (and him of course). Even his work family!

THANK YOU!!!!

Honestly, the room that he had booked for exclusive use for this party was packed.  It was truly memorable.  I felt like the Belle of the Ball.

I tried to get around to speak to everyone, but for sure I missed some of you.  I'm sorry about that, but please know from the bottom of my heart how much I appreciated it.  Even the emails and cards I got from people that couldn't be there was so thoughtful.

To see the effort that you all made......well, it just made such an impact.

MERCI!  Je vous remercie beaucoup!