Goodbye to Maeda-san

It was Maeda-san's last day, something that I hadn't realized until she entered the lounge to greet us this morning.  A few hours later she stood in front of the orchestra as Bucho made the requisite announcement, thanking her for her service of 8 years.  It's difficult to say goodbye to someone that has been like a mother to all of us in Japan.  After the concert there were cookies in all our mailboxes.  She will truly be missed.