Today is Beth's last day at the ranch, and I took this photo of her this afternoon, filling the water tanks in the horse pastures. (Two of our blind horses, Hannah and Luna, are grazing in the background.) Beth is moving to Missoula, where she is going to be working in retail part-time and hoping eventually to land a full-time teaching position. She earned a Master's in Education from Boston College last year, and we knew her long-term goal was to teach.
In the year she was here, we came to value Beth for her hard work, her wonderful way with the animals, and her cheery, upbeat personality. She was always fun to have around, and we'll miss her!
Beth's departure has been planned for a while, and we have already hired her replacement, Mariah S. from Missoula. Mariah officially starts next Tuesday and she'll be moving into the employee cabin on the ranch in the next couple of days. We'll introduce Mariah here on the blog pretty soon.
In the meantime, I hope you'll join us in wishing Beth the very best for the future!
(Click on photo for larger image.)
Beth, you are such a great lady. Best of luck with your teaching career!! I bet the RDR will miss you greatly.
Posted by: Mandy, Laramie,WY | July 30, 2006 at 03:04 PM
Good luck and ENJOY, Beth! You've made a positive impact at the ranch and now have wonderful memories to cherish for your expereience. (Don't forget to visit!)
Highest hopes that Mariah will be a magnificant benefit to the ranch as well.
Posted by: Leilani | July 27, 2006 at 09:25 AM
Beth, Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the animals and the team at RDR. Best of luck in your next part of the journey.
Posted by: Roz | July 27, 2006 at 08:50 AM
Thank you Beth for all your hard work at the ranch. The animals are sure going to miss you. You are very lucky to have spent a year at the ranch and they were very lucky to have you too.
Best to you in the future
Posted by: Leigh | July 26, 2006 at 08:58 PM
Beth, I know you will be missed at the ranch, but I wish you success in landing a teaching job in town....it's a great career to have!
Posted by: Nina | July 26, 2006 at 08:50 PM
We wish you all the best, Beth in your new endevors! You've done a wonderful job at RDR & I'm sure all the animals are going to miss your special ways with them. Thanks for your love & car that you have given each & every one of them. This will be a great experience to share when you are teaching.
Happy trails hugs,
ginger & Tobias
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | July 26, 2006 at 06:34 PM
Good Luck Beth, I think you will always remember the days on the Ranch.
Posted by: Karen SA/TX | July 26, 2006 at 05:57 PM