I can't say that we weren't expecting my parents' retirements. One can't work forever, you know. I suppose, though, that we just got used to hearing, "one more year, one more year," so many times that we never thought it would actually happen. Well folks, it's actually happening. Both my parents........ Keith and Cheryl Allred, decided that it was finally time. They're RETIRING! Woo Hoo!!! 
I come from a family of educators, there's no doubt about it. My dad began his teaching career at Weber High School (go Warriors!) and then moved to Weber State University (go Wildcats!) when I was in 4th grade. My mom did the SAHM thing and then went back to college when I was about 10. I can't imagine how hard it must have been for her being a full-time student, being a full-time mom and wife, and staying involved in church. She's amazing though, and somehow she managed. She taught Family and Consumer Science (Home Ec. to the over-40 crowd) at Bonneville High School (go Lakers!) before going into administration. She'll be finishing off her career as an Assistant Principal at Roy High School (go Royals!). Together, they've been in education for almost 70 years. Wow. 
I'm SO PROUD of both of them! I love them more than words can begin to express. They have lived, and continue to live their lives in such honorable, upstanding fashion. They are the best parents and grandparents that one could hope for. We're so excited for this wonderful and exciting time of theirs. I hope they get to do EVERYTHING they've been looking forward to. :)
We were more than happy to help celebrate with them recently at a lovely family dinner. We're always looking for a good reason to get the whole crew together. If this isn't a good reason, I can't think of what is! Congrats Mom and Dad; we love you very much.
4 comments:
How exciting for your parents! So cool they are retiring together! The pix of them were so nice! Your mom does NOT age, I swear! You will love having "retired" parents! (Not to be confused with "retarded" as we like to tease our dad!) It is so great to see them finally get a break! Congrats!
Wow! I had no idea that your Dad was an educator too. Good for them to retire. How exciting for everyone and definitely a good reason to celebrate. Now if only you would retire then I could go back to seeing my long lost friend Gretchen at some place other then church!!!!!! Maybe this summer...
Isn't it awesome to think about all the lives that your parents have touched in those 70 yrs. together. Being in education is an awesome thing.
I know I was excited when both of my parents retired from teaching too. But then they couldn't sit still so they are both still subbing and now my mom has gone back to work and has her reading endorsement and is in Davis county. Very exciting time for your parents. Good for them.
How did I miss this post?! What a great family you come from. Congrats to the Allred's and THANK YOU for all your contributions to education in our community.
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