Three Things I’m Grateful For
Celebrating Thanksgiving
1. The splendor of nature
A couple of weeks ago, the northern lights made a spectacular appearance and I was fortunate enough to capture them for the first time. Even without them, the night sky is awe-inspiring and provides perspective in a chaotic world. My property out in the country delights me each and every day.
2. All of you!
It was five years ago this week that I sat down at my computer to begin writing Crossing Fifty-One. It’s been a long and sometimes challenging journey, but along the way, I’ve enjoyed so much positive energy from old friends and new, especially readers and fellow authors who’ve supported me and my book. THANK YOU!
3. My new knee!
I thought I’d share a video of Fuji and me from last week. Fuji is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and is four years old! Nine months post surgery and we’re doing great. Deciding to have a knee replacement can be scary, but I was diligent with my PT and couldn’t be happier!
I am grateful for the writing projects that I am invested in around the pending Christmas season for seniors in Burnaby BC and my local region as well as my relationships with students in a Grade 4/5 spilt class in Burnaby, I am grateful for my Faith Community and the love they show to my son struggling with early onset Parkinson's and I am particularly grateful for the Ombudsman of Ontario's investigation into the Ministry of Community and Social Services and the lack of support from them and the Ministry of Health in providing financial support and services to families with disabled family - it gives me an ember of hope that the future could be brighter for our children of all ages and diversified diagnoses.