The French say "Au revoir"...

"Until next time." I hate saying goodbye. There is something too final about it, especially when it comes to bidding a dear friend farewell. Our friends have done a good job of documenting Jillian's "victory tour" and multiple going-away goings-on, so I will keep it simple.

Jillian, you have become a dear friend, in spite of the significant age difference (at least literally :) and relatively short time we've known each other. Thank you for being a shoulder to lean on, a sympathetic ear, a wiper-away of tears, a giggle-instigator, a nourisher of appreciative taste-buds, and an anchor when I sometimes go off the deep end!

Good luck in your exciting new adventures. Au revoir, my friend.