Chapter Seven: Payne

Another cold day.  His current employer had sent him on what was beginning to feel like a wild goose chase.  He was to find their daughter who had run off with some smuggler who had charmed her.  The last known location had been here in this particular Cantina.  The smuggler was known for delivering foodContinue reading “Chapter Seven: Payne”

Reflections and Revelations?

Have you ever thought that you had everything you could have ever wanted? That life couldn’t be any more perfect? That you were with the person you were meant to be with? I did. While there were challenges, things were good. I was happy. And then things weren’t so good, the person I thought wasContinue reading “Reflections and Revelations?”

Avoiding Feelings

I have been avoiding writing because I have been so conflicted these last few months, that and I don’t know that I really had anything to say about this journey. And apparently I have a lot to update on. January and February were hard months and yet, they brought some much needed distractions, people comingContinue reading “Avoiding Feelings”

Our 1st Christmas

Our First Christmas has passed since Dave passed away. It was filled with laughter, joy and a little sadness. I keep wondering where I pull my strength from, how I can move forward without feeling lost in pain and sadness. Maybe it’s just who I am and that I don’t get lost in those feelings.Continue reading “Our 1st Christmas”

Preparing for the Winter Holidays

Every year you prepare for the holidays. Purchasing gifts, making plans to spend time with family and friends. This is the cycle that we live due to holidays that we celebrate. It doesn’t change with the loss of a loved one. It doesn’t change even though you are not sure you can think about beingContinue reading “Preparing for the Winter Holidays”

Kids back to something normal

On September 1, 2021 the kids started back at school, in person. They are very happy to be back among friends and being in a physical school. This also makes me happy as I don’t have to fight with them every day to do their schoolwork and focus on what needs to be done relatedContinue reading “Kids back to something normal”

Communication only Makes Your Relationships Stronger

A few days ago I had an interesting conversation with a gentleman while we were travelling. I learned alot about him in a very short amount of time. He was separated and somewhat bitter about being asked to move out. He had two twin daughters who were a few years older than my kids. HeContinue reading “Communication only Makes Your Relationships Stronger”

Beaverlodge Summer Trip 2021

This is the first big trip that we have taken as a family both since Dave passed and for about a year. It has it’s moments where it doesn’t feel real that Dave is gone. Even though he is not physically here. To start our trip we went to Edmonton and stayed over night inContinue reading “Beaverlodge Summer Trip 2021”