1. People. Lots of people coming and going and the constant energy that people bring.
2. Constant Challenge. You are sharpened everyday. You have to get out of your comfort zone and do things that are annoying, scary, mundane and just plain uncomfortable. But you get through it, survive and learn.
3. Impact. I can see immediate impact from my press releases, event promotions, mailers, emails, social media posts and campaigns. A packed schedule for a seminar, a fundraiser with excited faces and great proceeds and buzz about the latest hospital news just makes me glow.
4. Eggs. My coworker brings homegrown eggs for $2/dozen. They are wonderful. Keeps me from grocery shopping an extra week. We take care of each other at Redmond.
5. Words. I love to write. I love to play with words, dissect them and arrange them just right. I get to play with words all the time. It can drive me crazy but words are my baby.
6. Design. I love it when the designer hits the nail on the head and creates a beautiful layout for the content I created. It's art and business intersecting.
7. Teaching. I've had three interns come through my department. I adore helping people discover their future. Showing them a segment of life at Redmond is a joy as they see how they will one day fit in to the business world. And one of them is employed in town, doing fantastic. The other two just finished and will have great futures.
8. My Girls. The ones that know me inside out and have shown me love through death, marriage, crazy projects, home moves and everything else. They are truly my Rome family members.
9. Being the Community Liaison. Through United Way, the chamber, Heart of the Community, media channels and many other things, I get to bring the good news to the world.
10. It's Just Special. I feel safe there. Like someone will always take care of me, look out for me and want only good things for me. Like I can walk in anytime I need to and be at home. Shouldn't that be exactly what a hospital is? The place where you are safe and cared for.
That is what Redmond is.
And that is why my heart will always belong to Redmond.
Love,
Lisa
Ohh, I missed your post about leaving so I am catching up! I am so happy and excited for you in this new adventure. I am sure you will miss your Redmond family and always treasure your memories of being there, though. They were very blessed to have you for the time that you were there!
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