May 28th 2009

Sorry for the break. A happening has occurred that I believe I have let everyone know about before posting it here. This picture was taken from my bedroom window about 10 days ago. most of the snow is gone now, there are just occasional places where there had been huge chunks of it left.

I am going back to Windsor next week. I did not expect it to happen so quickly but am being presented with an opportunity to keep our family together in a more positive way.

In the short time I've been here in Fort Simpson I have met some wonderful people. I was welcomed into the Northern family and feel that we will maintain the friendships that we've begun.

This is a place I would recommend to anyone who has ever wondered if the north might be for them. The way of life is just more relaxed, but not backward at all. The long days that I've been able to experience are just so cool. I got home from work a little while ago, it's now 11 pm and outside it looks like it might be maybe 7 or 8 pm down south. You can still maintain your own sleep cycle, it's up to you.

I have not seen any wildlife. I should probably be thankful for that.

Tonight after work the cutest puppy in the village, MacKenzie was out for a walk with her owner. I ran out to play with her. She is soooo cute. I will ask if I can take her picture to post for you all to see. It's not just her looks but her nature that's so cute.

I have to say decisions in my life lately have been so intense. But I wouldn't change any of them. The whirlwind events that brought me to the north included visits with my extended family.....brothers, nieces and nephew, Mom and Ken and Dad and Jean. Those visits were really good for me to know I want to build on that and make sure I see those people more often. It's a gift to have family and to have family that you like is an even better gift.

My girlfriends are some of the smartest women around. I feel so fortunate to be in their circle. I missed out on the last get together and hope to not miss out on any more.

I'm looking forward to spending more time than I have in the past with everyone, at least keeping in touch more frequently.

The traveling here showed me how much I enjoy travel. Being here on my own showed me I can do it. And deciding to go back home is showing me I can allow myself the opportunity to "do it right".

So that's it for now. I will get out and take as many pictures and gather as many stories as I can while I'm still here.

I plan on continuing the blog from Windsor. You know life can be an adventure wherever we are and I want to live my life like that.

Until next time......