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Movin on up...  to the West side...

10/11/2013

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Who gets the Post Title reference?

On the Eve of Canadian Thanksgiving weekend we have much to be blessed for.  The love & support of friends and family, the incredible journey of memories that we have shared, Travis in recovery out of hospital, and today we have found a new place to live!


Strange to go from owning back to renting, but it will be hassle free and easy.  It is completely wheelchair accessible and we will no longer have to trek up 3 flights of stairs!  We have signed the lease for a one bedroom + den (den being big enough to serve as a guest bedroom so please come & visit).  On the 8th floor corner unit in Kanata.  It is bright and open planned with a balcony & washer/dryer.  (Don it is just around the corner from Aperitivo - the shared plate dinner that we went to Canada Day weekend!)  

As it is still under construction our move in date is March 1st with the possibility of moving in sooner.  The good news is that it will be brand new & clean.  Also, we have the option to move into a 2 bedroom with stand up shower in the future should that become necessary.

It warms my heart how many of you have shared that you read my blog.  To be completely honest, sometimes it's hard to hear how wonderful our spirit is because I try to be positive when writing, but I also want to be real and don't always feel so brave.   Many times I get really scared and am truly afraid of how my body is rapidly declining.  I can no longer walk up stairs without a bannister, when I squat down I can't get up without using my arms, I can no longer cut my right hand nails and even handwriting isn't easy anymore.

That being said, I know that I am not alone and the constant words of support, love & prayers from friends & family help to lift me when I'm feeling down.
Sadly I had to cancel my Toronto trip this weekend and our planned Italy trip has been delayed, but we are taking things day by day and are still looking forward to travelling to Italy.  Although the weather may be colder, we won't have to worry about the crowds!  Special thank you to Mike & Wendy for helping us to make our Italy trip even more special xoxo.

My apologies as I have many invitations to meet up with people and I will take you all up on them, things just feel so busy!  Now that Travis is in recovery we need to sell our condo, plan our vacation to Italy, clean out & downsize our condo, both of us now have Doctors visits, and Travis is back to work next week.  My brother Keith is coming to stay with us next week and we are looking forward to seeing him.

 Again my heart is full of thanks as my loving husband is home and we have found a place to move into that we are excited about.
Kanata Lakes Apartments
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Dad/Allan link
10/11/2013 10:20:31 am

Well done guys at moving so fast and purposefully on your new accommodation, and on finding something that looks so perfect. Looking forward to hearing more about it. Looks like you have some good sized green space nearby. I must get onto google maps and do a flypast.
Much love and blessings
dad/allan

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Mom/Louise
10/12/2013 07:57:59 am

typical computer illiterate me I put my response on your first blog but I'm learning. love you both tons, and my grand kitties

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Coral Allwright
10/12/2013 08:42:29 pm

Thank you for this blog that keeps us / me in touch with the ups, downs and plain awful bits of your lives as you face the implications and realities of this diagnosis.
I appreciate your real-ness and honesty, just being yourselves really.
DELIGHTED Travis is recovering and that you are back together caring for each other.
Sending deep love and care....John and Coral

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Emma and Rich
10/12/2013 10:49:17 pm

CONGRATS on finding a new place - it sounds awesome :) Will be praying for construction to finish early, as 1 March seems quite far away?!

Sterkte (Afrikaans word meaning sending you strength/good wishes) for all the admin etc. Love and hugs to you & Trav! x

Ps. Respect for being both REAL and POSITIVE - you are doing so well to keep that balance x

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Heather
10/12/2013 10:58:24 pm

Honey - I am singing the Post Title - that's how much this child of the last century gets it! Excited for your new deeeeeeluxe apartment!

Thanks for keeping us all so looped in - the good news, the hard to hear news (and harder to share I'm sure) - we're here for you through it all. With buckets and oodles of love and support.

Missing you back home on Whitewood Road and thankful as always for so many years of memories - cheers, hugs and love to you and yours for a Happy Thanksgiving xxoo

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kate skinner
10/15/2013 12:18:03 am

I am so thankfull I know you. xx

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Brittany
10/15/2013 08:13:30 am

Although it must be hard to say goobye to your condo, your new place looks awesome! I'm here to help with anything you need with moving and packing. You know how much I like to organize ;)

I'm so happy to hear that Travis is home and recovering. I'm continuing to send my positive thoughts his way!

This blog is such a great way to stay connected. Know that we're here for you on good days and bad, and that sometimes we show the greatest strength by allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and real!

xoxox

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