Tis the season of giving thanks! One of my favourites. Here are a few things I am grateful for this year (in no particular order):
1. Our car accident.
It popped up on my memories a few days ago letting me know that it has been 5 years since our accident. Even though at the time it really sucked because it ended my rugby season, gave me a wicked concussion and you know, could have killed us, it turned out to be a big blessing. Because without that accident, I would not have made the decision to move up to GP with Joe once I was done school. Until that point I had it in my head that he would find a new job once I finished so we could live near my family. Now that we are here, I am glad. It's been good for us and I feel like this is where we need to be right now.
2. My month in Calgary.
This year I had the opportunity to take a Pilates course in Calgary. It was such a great experience. It's helped me to do my job better and could provide some excellent job opportunities in the future. There was no way this would have been possible without all the support I received from my loved ones and employers. Which leads me to...
3. Supportive friends and family.
I should shout out to Joe first since without his love and support, there's no way I would have felt confident enough to go on my Calgary adventure this summer. So thanks babe, I love ya. And then there's my parents, who didn't even think twice about taking Astrid for the month I was doing courses. Mind you, she's their firstborn grandbaby, but still. It meant a lot that they were able to change their schedules around to help me out. My friend's grandma who opened her home to me while I was in Calgary. She was such a sweetheart and it was a pleasure to get to know her while I was there. My employers, who generously paid for the course fees, which I am so so so grateful for. And then there is my network of friends here in GP that are more than happy to watch Astrid for me when I need a sitter. I am so grateful to have friends!
4. Growing families.
We gained 2 nephews and a new sister in law this year! It's always fun to get new babies in the family, but I love gaining new in-laws because that increases the potential for more babies! But seriously, my brother found a great girl and I am more than happy that she's chosen to join our family. It is so fun to see the family grow! Speaking of which...
5. Growing our family!
Yup, we're pregnant. Astrid will become a big sister at the end of April next year and we are super excited!
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Monday, October 9, 2017
Saturday, October 5, 2013
The Month of Change
It's that wonderful time of year again.
October!!!
My most favourite month for selfish and non-selfish reasons:
a) My birfday. I just turned 23, boo yah.
b) General Conference! If you've never seen it, you should! There are four 2-hour sessions. There were two today and there will be two tomorrow (Sunday) at 10 am and 2 pm. To tune in live via the internet, go here.
c) A billion other birthdays too, including Joe's and my dear friend, Trudy's!
d) Hallowe'en. I love any excuse to put on a costume!
e) It's pretty. I love watching the leaves change colour as long as I don't think about the imminent winter on its way.
This year, however, October is special to me for another reason.
Remember when this happened?
Today is the anniversary of the fateful day I crashed our favourite car. Although it was an awful experience, I am grateful it happened (and more importantly, grateful we came out of it okay!) and it is the reason why I am where I am today.
Did you ever wonder what made me choose to move up to GP this summer? It was this stupid accident. Before the accident, I was completely set against living in GP, even after I graduated. It was just too far away from my family. I wanted to at least move to a middle ground where we'd have family 3 hours away on either side of us. After the accident, I changed my mind. Joe had stayed home for a whole month and given me a taste of what it's like to live like a "normal" married couple. When the time came for him to go back to work, I was so sad that I knew I didn't want to do long distance any more. Initially I wanted to quit school after that semester and move up with him that year, but that was just the concussion talking. Luckily I came to my senses and knew that I needed to finish school before moving up with him. So the next best thing was for me to move up to GP for the summer. And I am so glad I did. My summer there changed my attitude about the city and made me realize there are good things there too.
So for my Lethbridge friends and family, now you have something to blame for me leaving you. And to my new GP friends, you now know what brought me into your lives. I just hope that for future life changes, God chooses a more subtle way to point me where I should go.
October!!!
My most favourite month for selfish and non-selfish reasons:
a) My birfday. I just turned 23, boo yah.
b) General Conference! If you've never seen it, you should! There are four 2-hour sessions. There were two today and there will be two tomorrow (Sunday) at 10 am and 2 pm. To tune in live via the internet, go here.
c) A billion other birthdays too, including Joe's and my dear friend, Trudy's!
d) Hallowe'en. I love any excuse to put on a costume!
e) It's pretty. I love watching the leaves change colour as long as I don't think about the imminent winter on its way.
This year, however, October is special to me for another reason.
Today is the anniversary of the fateful day I crashed our favourite car. Although it was an awful experience, I am grateful it happened (and more importantly, grateful we came out of it okay!) and it is the reason why I am where I am today.
Did you ever wonder what made me choose to move up to GP this summer? It was this stupid accident. Before the accident, I was completely set against living in GP, even after I graduated. It was just too far away from my family. I wanted to at least move to a middle ground where we'd have family 3 hours away on either side of us. After the accident, I changed my mind. Joe had stayed home for a whole month and given me a taste of what it's like to live like a "normal" married couple. When the time came for him to go back to work, I was so sad that I knew I didn't want to do long distance any more. Initially I wanted to quit school after that semester and move up with him that year, but that was just the concussion talking. Luckily I came to my senses and knew that I needed to finish school before moving up with him. So the next best thing was for me to move up to GP for the summer. And I am so glad I did. My summer there changed my attitude about the city and made me realize there are good things there too.
So for my Lethbridge friends and family, now you have something to blame for me leaving you. And to my new GP friends, you now know what brought me into your lives. I just hope that for future life changes, God chooses a more subtle way to point me where I should go.
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