Well Christmas came even though I felt I was not prepared for it. I felt like I could use another week in order to get all the things done I wanted to do. Mind you I feel like that every year and Christmas arrives as usual.
The Saturday before Christmas we went to Cochrane to spend the day with Griff's daughter Ann Marie and her five children. Her husband is currently in Abu Dhabi on a work contract. His adventures can be followed on http://offtotheemirates.blogspot.com/ . It was fun watching the children open their presents and then having time to play with them. We are looking forward to visiting with Griff's other children and grandchildren when they come here on the 27th.My children were here for Christmas day with Scott staying here for the week and Leila and Ryan staying at his parents home and coming here for gift opening and Christmas dinner. We managed to seat 12 people for Christmas dinner and had an enjoyable evening with the kids, my mom, my sister and her family. Today we spent some time visiting with my brothers and their families. We were able to see all the nieces and nephews as they were all home for the holiday.
In amongst preparing for Christmas we have also been packing bags to take with us when we leave for the British Virgin Islands, packing up the household to put into storage and trying to find renters for the acreage. Looking back over the past month I guess we have accomplished a lot.
As I have told friends and family, the closer our trip comes the more it seems to be unreal to me. There are some days I can't believe we are actually going and other days I feel that the trip is what we are meant to do. I guess ambivalence is normal when making such major changes in your life.
2 comments:
Have a Happy New Year! May all the best come to meet you as leave behind the chaos and head out into the tranquility of the water.
May the waters remain calm and negotiable with sunshine and wind to get you where you want to go.
Keep the updates coming so we can all live this wonderful adventure through you! Congratulations on your decision to take this giant leap into the unknown together. Regardless of the outcome, you will learn so much. And you will undoubtedly second guess your decisions, but then, listen to your wonderful wife and all shall settle down.
Cheers to smooth waters and happy sailing!
Karlina
Hi...We are so glad you made it safely to your "port of call". After such a whirlwind of preparation you need some time to unwind! Good luck in your voyage ahead. We are looking forward to your updates.
We are planning a week's trip to an island near Charleston, S.Carolina, in February. Hope the weather improves, although anything is better than the minus 30 windchill weather we've had lately!(just so you know what you are missing).
My wish for you is an old Gaelic Blessing. You can change some of the words to fit your circumstance.
"May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And the rains fall soft upon your fields
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palmof His hand.
Safe journey, and have a blast!
Brenda
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