Rose

Rose came to us from Oregon, a land far away. She was quiet and unassuming, a slender lady with dark hair and a big smile. She needed work and had experience. She was hired as our assistant manager. Quietly, diligently, she worked and slowly, gradually, revealed to us her love of animals and gardening and Vera and stuffed animals and, most of all, her newest love----her baby granddaughter:)

In 2006 she & her husband Jerry decided to move across the country to be close to their only son, his wife and baby. Their son had moved his family to our area, the 'land of opportunity', for more job security and informed Rose and Jerry a year ago they were planning to make their home here. They invited them to come. So they did.

Those of us who worked with Rose grew to love her. She would share her life any time we had the opportunity and every day we saw her humbleness and sweet spirit.

This week we had to say goodbye after such a short time together, only about 6 months. She has been asked to be a manager at one of the Cary stores. We are excited for her, happy for her, but will miss her terribly!

How sweet to rub shoulders for a time with dear Rose. Her demeaner taught us much. She'll always be part of 'us', her first 'working family' in NC:)
Enjoy your next family, Rose:) We're cheering you on!