Well, it has finally come to my last day at Development, and my last full day on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus, and I think it is harder for me to leave now than it was after completing my undergraduate degree here in 2012. I had no idea when I started working for Micki in May 2013 that I would gain so many close friendships and have such a great support system after working at the Development office. I always enjoyed calling myself a cheerleader of sorts to everyone at the office, helping people get things done, encouraging those who may have had a less-than pleasant sort of day, and making people laugh and smile who really needed it. However, when I think of everyone at the office, I realize that you have all done the same for me, and that while things were incredibly busy or stressful with my Masters program, wedding planning, and my various extracurricular activities, Development was like a safe haven and a constant source of kindness. I feel truly blessed to have spent two years working with everyone, and am so thankful for everyone who has supported and encouraged me at different points over the past few years. A HUGE thank you especially to those who came to the wedding shower a few weeks ago, and to all who contributed to making that day so special to me (and to Jaime, who I shared all the details with on the phone). We are both so excited to begin this new and exciting chapter in our lives, and I will remember so fondly my family here in ND Development. If you would like to stay in touch, I will be keeping my llamore@alumni.nd.edu email address and I can also be found on facebook (though my name will soon be changing to Lauren Montes!) I look forward to seeing you all again, and please reach out if your travels bring you to Fort Worth, Texas.