The company where I had my very first "real" job, MCI Telecommunications in Hunt Valley, MD, is having a reunion soon. It is so awesome that these folks who worked together so long ago still get together. These were first careers for many of us, straight out of college. I made so many good friends there. I lost one of my closest friends a few years back to cancer (The gorgeous, smiling, and good hearted Colleen Farley), and I credit that crazy job at MCI with bringing her into my life. I met my husband because a fellow MCI'er (My dear old friend Terri Weis), thought we would make a good match and introduced us. One of my oldest friends and mentors, who I had the pleasure of working with many years after MCI as well,
(Terri Nimmons) just this week, wrote me reference that almost made me cry. There are people that I am not in touch with still, that had such impact on me in those early years of my professional life. I think of them fondly. I met these folks between 1990-1995. Many of my friends stayed with the company for years and years. Some hung on till the bitter end. Well I can't join you for the reunion, but don't think for a minute that I don't think of you fondly. It is absolutely perfect that Padonia Station is the site of the reunion. Padonia Station holds so many incredible memories for all of us. Please, remember to include the beautiful, and much loved Colleen Farley in your toasts to friends we have lost. I'll be toasting all of you from Los Angeles.
MCI, was the best company in my Life! Great job made a lot of money and met a ton of Friends! We all miss Anthony Marty Williams, keep his family in your prays. I live in Northern Virginia, try to schedule the next Party on a Friday or Saturday!
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