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My Farewells to Interning and Tying it All Together

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Today I walked into my cubicle--my second one--I have been in two cubicles this semester--in between International and Marketing--and low and behold there was a present on my desk.  Now, I should tell you about me--I have been told stoic is a good adjective for myself.  I do not become emotional easily.  Actually--hardley ever.  I found myself close to tears several times, starting with that present today.

I have interned both semester for Gladney--as a student obtaining a BSW from UTA--that meant 240 hours per semester--one Spring and one Summer for me.  This has been a stressful, fun and memorable ride for me.  I believe that most important reason is because I, too, was a Gladney Birth Mother.  It was nine years ago, but I remember the first time walking back in to the doors, and just completely busting out into tears--thankfully, I had this wonderful woman (who is still with Gladney) talk to me and completely make me feel better.

There are so many stories--ones from the amazing Tea machine that we got in the commons--all the FOOD!--that was catered (or in the commons)--and let's be honest here people, I ate and ate and ate--and no doubtedly gained the "Gladney 15" that Whitney (Youzva) had warned me about....to the fact that I swear my computer was either possessed or was in the Gladney Black Hole (granted Judy's computer is too) in the middle of the upstairs cubicles, I literally wanted to pick it up, and oh um maybe, accidentally drop it a time or two--thankfully Ryan and Nancy stopped me before that mishap happened!

This experience has shown me a whole other world from what I am used too.  There are so many people here that I owe thanks to:

Nancy                  Ann                     Judy
Jessica                  Mandy                Deborah
Emily                    Mary                   Katye
Natalie                 Heather               Camille
Lindsay                Janice                  Beth
Heidi                    Sherri                  Kerri



I know that I am forgetting people and please just know that I am just at a point where I have come to a realization that this is coming to an end and I am overcome with those (eh hem) emotions so forgive me if your name is not on that list.

Gladney is a place for people to gain many insights on what it will be like for all three clients that Gladney serves.  There is an endless need for Interns and hopefully, this Intern, will maybe get a job (wink wink to the powers that be)!

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  1. Nancy RobbinsJuly 31, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Danielle,

    I so appreciate you! Thanks for all you've done.

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  2. GladneyJuly 31, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    You can read Danielle's adoption story http://adoptionsbygladney.com/blog/adoption-stories-gladney-my-story

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