This has just arrived in our inbox and now I'm all filled with tears. Makes me realise I have more to miss than I thought I did!
From: MMS Social Worker
Date: 20-Jun-2007 13:25
Subject: Big Thank You
To: Paddy & Brad
Cc: PMD Social Worker
Hi Paddy and Brad
I spoke with Pat on Monday and she informed me that you were going to leave for Ireland.
To say I was floored was an understatement as I had the impression you were both here to stay. I would like to personally thank you for the support you have given to the young people I work with over the last couple if years, very often at the last minute and done with the minimum of fuss. I do not know what I am going to do. I can only say that whenever I have mentioned your name everyone has nothing but respect for the quality of your work. If you take nothing else with you can be assured you will be sadly missed by everyone who came in contact with you both.
The important thing for me is that you have made a very positive and lasting contribution in many areas to the young people you have cared for. You both will be sadly missed by the young people you have worked with and supported over the last few years. The confidence and trust young people and their families have in you cannot be understated. It is a priceless gift you have amongst many other attributes whilst working with young people who have complex social and individual needs.
I can only wish you the very best for the future and hope that you have a healthy and happy life.
I will give you a ring towards the end of the week.
Kindest regards
MMS