I find it hard to believe that I have almost been away from home for 6 weeks now. I am greatly looking forward to enjoying the things that I so often take for granted about being in your own house – simple things like your own bed, your own shower, the comfortable daily routine, etc.
It has been such a hidden blessing in being able to be with my family in Ontario for all of this time. I think it has been almost ten years since I have been here for such an extended period of time. It has been good reconnecting with family and old friends. Sometimes I forget that the world keeps going here when I am out west. Kids I used to babysit are huge and now adults. The places that I used to hang out during weekends have closed and are now something different, the farm that I grew up on is now a golf course with beautiful, huge houses. It is amazing what happens over time. I do not even feel that old!
The time I have been able to spend with my mom, dad, sisters, nephews and brother-in-law has been amazing. I am so thankful that Gwissy is really getting to know his cousins. It is going to be tough leaving. I grew up being very close to my cousins. So much so that it was as though they were big brothers to me. I lament that Ngwis will not experience those things the same way as I did.
Do not get me wrong, I do believe that he will be close to Owen and Wylie. They all get a long very well. Owen is the best big brother and big cousin out there! Yesterday we went swimming with the little ones and Gwis loves to jump off the side of the pool into your arms. So, we decided to let little Wylie try. It was so cute sitting them side-by-side. Gwissy looked at Wylie and said, “Hi, Wywee”, reached out for his little hand and started to count: “One, two, yaa, faa, mee, way. . .” and jumped into the water. It was so cute. He wanted Wylie to jump in with him and sure enough he did! I think once the two are a little older they are going to be little buddies conspiring plans to get into trouble and have some fun. I cannot wait to see the kind of adventures they have when we come back for our annual visits!
Yesterday our social worker from St. Catherines came to Orillia for a visit. It went well. She informed us that they are waiting for one more piece of paperwork from SK and upon receiving it they will be able to submit everything to the Ministry. They have already been in contact with the Ministry and have requested that they would be able to approve it right away. So, we are all hoping we will be on a plane back to SK next Friday, September 21! I hope it all happens quickly!
I am really looking forward to seeing Galen, Abby, friends, students and our new basketball guys. I am looking forward to Ngwis adjusting to his new life on the prairies. It is going to be great! He is really going to love it. We are going to be jumping in to a lot of craziness once we return. The semester will be in full swing by the time we get back. We are going to the preseason tournament in Red Deer almost right away and the start of Galen’s season is right around the corner. I am working part-time with one of my favorite people, Tony Schnare, in the Counseling Centre and teaching one class this semester. Brian Gobbett (who I consider to be my wise, older brother!) has so graciously been filling in for me while I am away. It is not as crazy as some might think. It is great to have a husband and sister that are so supportive and helpful and live in a community that is loving in order to do all these things!
I am getting excited and am starting to see the light at the end of this tunnel. I am really excited to get back into a routine and just start living and serving with the life I have been given. I cannot wait! Yet, I will be sad to leave this place which holds so many memories for me. I am so thankful for my family. They have been amazing and it is going to be tough not seeing them everyday. Luckily, Brooke, the boys and Care are coming out for Thanksgiving and we are buying a ticket for my Mom’s birthday to come out to visit in November. So, that will be awesome!
I am hoping the next time I write one of these things I will be in my house – sitting next to our little fireplace, looking out our window at all the new found couples walking down our street that met each other last week for the first time. . .
Ahhhhh, the joys of a new school year in a small, college town. . . . I miss it!
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Found this blog through Cor's. I didn't know you had this one--does it replace "The Life and Times of Galen and Dale"?
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