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Debra, what a wild ride we've had!!!  I will miss you terribly and wish the very best for you and yours.   Take care and remember you are loved.

MAS

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I cannot think of anyone more deserving of happy retirement! You worked so hard for all of us and always with a smile and a kind word. It was truly a delight to know and work with you for so many years. Our team was so fortunate to have you supporting us. Trust me...retirement is awesome! I wish you the best and happiest retirement ever!

Nancy Hudgins

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It was a pleasure and delight getting to know you, laughing with you, and working beside a kind and generous teammate and most of all a friend. Hugs, Nancy

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Debra, your kindness, laughter, and gentle guidance were what made you the “mother hen” of such a diverse crew of people to actually help mold us into teammates. I still remember your caring & concern in a certain hotel room filled with so many people and it makes me smile. Enjoy your retirement and may your corralling now just include your grandchildren. Happy journeys my friend, Terri Carter

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Happy Retirement Debra!!!

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I have So enjoyed working with you all of these years! We have laughed, cried, worked hard and met many many teammates and people! Always have enjoyed you as a teammate, down to earth good person and value our friendship! You deserve to retire and we WILL keep in touch! Take time and focus on yourself and your family! Much adoration for my friend!

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To the Mom of crazy trainers, I wish you all the best on your retirement.
Thank you for always supporting the team with your constant positivity and encouragement. You will be missed!
-Nolan

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Debra, thank you for all the years being a good friend and THE person to get things done when needed! I know you will be very missed at work, but not just for what you did, but for the wonderful person and kind soul you are! Enjoy this next chapter in your life and never, ever stop having fun! I wish you the best!

Dan Soos

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I wish you all the happiness you can handle!  You deserve that and so much more!  It has been such a pleasure working with you.  It's now time for you to pamper yourself just as you have done for so, so many others.  Please keep in touch as I love and enjoy our talks.
Robin Springer

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Debra -

I have missed, and will continue to miss our "drive bys" I have thought of you often.  I wish you the best in your retirement, and am just around the corner if you or Rick need anything at all.  Thank you for ALWAYS looking out for me and the kids.

John

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Debra,

Congratulations on your retirement! It has been an absolute pleasure getting the opportunity to work with you! You we're so helpful, kind hearted, and just a joy to work with. Enjoy the retirement life! I wish you nothing but best wishes, health, and happiness as you move into this next stage :)

All the best!
Alex H.

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Debra,

Congratulations on your retirement. We are so happy for you!

Thanks for all you did for our team and for us as individuals. You made us all feel like we belonged at DaVita.

Best Regards,
Tim Poteat (aka the 3rd Tim :)

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Congratulations on your retirement Debra.  You worked hard for many, many years and deserve this R & R.  I hope your retirement years are filled with everything you deserve and wish it to be.  You've always taken great care of us here in the Village, now is the time to take care of you!

All my best, Kathy

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Wishing you nothing but the best for your next chapter. I'm not jealous at all that you don't have to wake up early and work. You have always been a woman of determination and a "fixer" when things went left. Thank you for your many years of service and for being a sounding board when I needed one.

Tim

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Debra,

I wish you the best as you continue in this next chapter of your life. I miss seeing your smiling face  everyday (Tucker and Murphy miss you too)! For 22 years I have had the privilege and honor to call you a fellow teammate and even more importantly a friend. You are an amazing person and I hope you get to do “all the things” in your retirement. Big hugs - Tracy

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Debra.
Thank you so much for always giving your heart. My first memory of you is during the Snappy rollout and working with Deb and Harlan. You made the L&D team great and because of your dedication and hard work always made it special. Wishing you the. best in retirement. Please take time for you you earned it and deserve to rest and do whatever you desire.
Mike

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Happy Retirement, where everyday is a Saturday!!  Now, go have some fun!!

Laura D

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Debra, Enjoy your retirement years! You certainly earned them taking care of all of us on the team! Thanks for all your help over the years and all the fond memories you gave me.
Love,
Deb Welsh

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Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for bringing your whole self to this assignment every day. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and for being an encourager to the 'encouragers'. I'll never forget the little notes you took the time to send via chat or email after Sol Society events or when I made virtual presentations (I STILL get nervous).  You were one of my first and best impressions of the ITL&D team, responding to my 1,000 questions (and missed punches) with  patience, demonstrating WE CARE towards teammates before it was even a thing. You have made a positive difference and you have finished this part of your journey well. Praying blessings for you as you move into the next exciting stage.

Be well and take care of you!

Warmest Regards, Mamie Patterson

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My dearest friend,
From the moment I joined this team and was introduced to you as "the team mom" I have been blown away by your ability to care for this team as only a mom could. You sent us care packages when we were ill, made sure we were squared away logistically and were always there to lend an ear. I will miss our chats and stories. I wish you a peaceful and enjoyable retirement.

Sincerely,
The Ginger Ninja

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Debra,
How will we manage without our backbone?  You are leaving a large hole that we won't be able to fill.  You have been the one to keep us on an even keel for so many years.  We wish you the best in retirement and hope you have many relaxing years ahead

Virginia

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Wishing you the happiest retirement ever!

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Wishing you the happiest retirement ever!

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Debra,
On my first day here, and on so many days since, you were always there to help. Even with the long list of things you took care of for us, you always took time to ask how we were doing and to see if there was anything else we needed. Your kindness, upbeat energy, and friendly smile were such a wonderful part of working here. As much as I, and everyone else, will miss you, I'm glad you can now take the time to focus on taking care of yourself. You have certainly earned it. I hope you enjoy your retirement to the fullest!

All the Best!
Don

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Thank you for being so awesome! Congratulations on your retirement! You will be dearly missed!!!

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Thank you for being so awesome! Congratulations on your retirement! You will be dearly missed!!!

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Debra,
You are indeed a legend! You have always gone above and beyond in all that you do and have been such an inspiration to me! You always took the time to answer every question and help out with anything needed. Even more you always took the time to get to know us and genuinely make us all feel so cared about. You are indeed a shining star in this life and I will never forget you!!! Thank you for everything you have done for me. You are amazing. I hope this next chapter in your life brings you so much happiness because you deserve it. I do hope you will stay in touch when you can.
Sincerely
Shawna Madsen

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Debra, It was always such a pleasure working with you. I will remember your sweet personality and your unfailing willingness to help out anyone, anywhere and at any time. I wish you all of the very best as you move through life, and hope that you keep in touch! Enjoy your retirement! Gina D

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Here's to your health, happiness and unlimited vacation! Thank you for taking care of all us. Enjoy your retirement! 

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Sincerely,
Jonathan

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Congratulations on your retirement!! Although you will definitely be missed around here, I'm so excited for you and your family to have you 100% of the time. :) Enjoy your freedom to do whatever the heck you want!

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What to say, Debra, you are the kindest person I have had the privilege to meet.  I remember being stuck in NYC and calling you in a panic.  You took care of me, found me a room (told me not to worry about the price), and a shuttle to and from the hotel. Almost fainted when I saw the room rate. I will never be able to eat sushi again because you always told me what I would like :)  We will miss you always, have fun in retirement with Rick and the grandbabies.

Warmest wishes
Esther

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For your dedication and hard work, you deserve the best retirement ever.

May you enjoy this new journey with Rick and  your family. I will never forget your kindness and caring ways.

Warm hugs and love,
Norina

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Congratulations on your retirement Debra. You will be missed! When I needed help with something, it was a "call Debra moment" and you always knew what to do.  Wishing you the very best in your retirement.
Love, Mary McCormack-Scott

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Sweet Debra, thank you for everything you have done for our team. We will miss you. We will miss your thoughtfulness and your compassion.... your fire and your patience. I remember when I was first hired, you were so helpful and didn't mind all of my questions. I've always been impressed by the amount of detail you remember about each person. Your kindness and loving demeanor will be missed. Enjoy your grandkids!

Love,
Suzanne Deutsch

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Debra,
Thank you for the joy that you bring not only to this team, but everyday to everyone's life that you touch.... Enjoy your time with your family (especially those grandkids), and most of all take care of yourself... We will continue to keep up and review all of our Hallmark (Christmas) movies!
-Starr

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Debra,

Whether I've run into you at a meeting, a Tour DaVita rest stop or simply on the email, your bright spirit is always present.  I have always known you to sincerely embrace the core values at DaVita. I certainly hope that the kindness you've shared with others through the years comes back to you 100 fold.

Warmly,
Angie Major

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Dear Debra, you were always a blessing to me.

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Dear Debra, you were always a blessing to me.

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Love, Nina Valentine

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Debra, I remember when I first started you were my backbone for finding everything. When we had our meetings, it was Debra that was responsible for everything from food, to finance to fun. And every one of them was a great success. You amazed me with how much you juggled. And yet, you spent quality time with every teammate. Your warmth and willingness to be helpful and make sure everyone had the best experience is how so many have come to look to you as a mother. You took care of us ahead of your own comfort. You stayed late so many hours even when you were supposed to be resting. There are so many ways you showed acts of selflessness. So I truly wish you the best in your retirement. It is well deserved, and you will be missed greatly.
Dean

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Debra,

I have missed working with you but do enjoy when we are able to connect on text, even if it is only for a moment. You always gave so much to the team, and the Village, and now it is time to focus on giving to YOU and your family!

You were always willing to listen and be a shoulder to lean on. For that, I am honored to call you a friend.

I wish you all the best as you launch the next chapter in your life - retirement and may it be filled with family (especially those grandkids), happiness and joy.

- Chris

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Debra,
You are so missed. You were part of our team for so long, I just always thought we would be working until we were in our 70's together.. LoL... You are an amazing woman and I couldn't be more grateful to have met you and gotten to know you all these many years. Wishing you good health, happiness and joy in your retirement.
-lyn