Angel

In the Caravan on our way home from my mother's house with a load of tired and cranky boys! We had a wonderful weekend with family and friends. It was so much fun but the boys hit the point tonight where we knew it was time to head home. Actually it was right after I spyed my mother's husband heading to the garage with a bottle of wine!! I know exactly how he feels..lol 

This morning my 3 stepsisters came to plant something new on their mother's grave. Ten years ago yesterday they lost their angel and every year without fail they go with their dad and plant something new. Beautiful really, today I was asked to come along. I stood back and watched as they carefully washed her stone, rearranged things others have left and started digging a new hole for a beautiful bush we bought on the way. They hudled around for a few minutes very quietly then each one of them kissed their hands and placed them carefully on her head stone. Very touching to see them holding close to each other..each one still grieving but living their lives the best they can, wishing every day she was here to see their children or just sit and listen to their everyday problems. 

How many times do we take this for granted, never taking the time to see all the things our mothers do for us each day. Even when it just means you can pick up the phone and have a quick chat or talk over the things you did that week, we are blessed and I hope my mom knows that I am so thankful she is here to hug and say I love you! 

I know its not Mother's Day but take a few minutes and let your mother know how you feel, make sure it doesn't go unspoken.

I love you girls, you are an amazing inspiration!

Bitter sweet

I thought it was time to dust off the keyboard and take a few minutes to write about the events of the last week. I found this week to be so very bitter sweet as though my heart was pulled in two totally different directions.

Evan and I started off the week celebrating Canada Day with our boys and then packed up Tuesday and took a mini vacation for our 14th anniversary. It was wonderful to take a step away from everyday life and enjoy each other. We had lots of laughs and were able to really relax and have a wonderful time. Wednesday night we had the opportunity to watch Phish (which is one of our favorite bands) and reconnect with some old friends:) Another great night! So these were the sweet moments of our week..but like I said there were some bitter.

Wednesday we said goodbye to Admiral Fish Farms, a family company that has meant so much to us.  Over the last 17 years I have watched so many family members pour their heart and souls out to make it work. My Father Glen and his brother Bill had a vision of providing reliable jobs for a community where jobs are hard to come by. They employed many members of my family including myself at one point, both my sisters, cousins, friends and many others. My husband Evan has also been an employee for the past 9 years. So you can start to imagine the impact this news has made on everyone involved. Change is never an easy thing, but it is a part of life and I know that Dad and Bill can be at peace with knowing that our time with Admiral changed our lives in so many positive ways. I know I'm not speaking for myself when I say that it provided us all with countless opportunities that we would not have had other wise!

Thank you Admiral for many, many great years:)