It's hard to believe, but it's been five whole years since I landed back here in Canada to start a new life. Walking away from my life in England was the most difficult challenge I have ever faced in my life. I arrived here with two suitcases and a deep hope that I was doing the right thing and that I could build a new life for myself that would bring me joy.
It has been a struggle at times. I felt so broken and depleted. I just kept putting one foot in front of the other hoping that with each day that passed I would be a little bit closer to finding some joy again. I was so blessed to have a loving and supportive family to help me during those dark days, and of course the love and support of all of you.
I will always be grateful for a sister who helped me emotionally in unimaginable ways, and who is still there for me. My best friend. I am sure that there must be days when she sees my name pop up on her phone and she thinks to herself, "what now." lol Thank you Cindy for loving me unconditionally and putting up with all of my antics and adventures. Thank you to Dan also for stepping into the breech and doing things for me that I cannot do for myself like weeding my garden and putting my tires into the car each autumn and spring when I need to take them to get them changed. For making the Holidays like Halloween and Christmas brighter with your skills at decorating and putting some spirit into the seasons. Your Christmas tree has been the highlight of Christmas for me every year. You do such a beautiful job. Thanks to my father and brother for also being there in whatever way that they can.
Thanks also to all of you who have loved and supported me emotionally through the journey. Your daily visits and comments both here and on my food blog have also helped to keep me going. Except for a very few you have never judged and only given me love.
I am grateful for my faith in God. I do not know where I would be without it. It has afforded me strength and hope where none existed. Given me the power to just keep going.
My two cats, who embroider my days with love and joy as well. They keep me from feeling totally alone in my house.
I am grateful for my little job, cooking and writing up recipes. That little job helps to keep a roof over my head, and it is a gift from God. I know this.
I never thought I would make it this far. I am grateful for it all. Even the bad stuff because it has helped to shape me into the person that is sitting here typing all of this out for you, and I like that person.
So to each and everyone. I say Thank You from the bottom of my heart. Sincerely.
In the kitchen today, a Sheet Pan Turkey Dinner with all of the trimmings. Sized for two with leftovers for sandwiches and on the table in about an hour from start to finish.
I have a busy day ahead. I am off to have my two jabs, flu and covid, this morning and then Cindy and I are taking a jaunt up to the Farm Market and the Convenience store and probably a few other places as well. It's going to rain all day and be cold, but that's okay. We'll get through it! I love these jaunts out and about that we take.
Whatever you get up today I hope it brings you joy and peace. Be happy and blessed. Don't forget!