Krystal's phone call the other day is one I will never forget. She played it so cool and when she said that they were not leaving after their spring visit it really took me a minute to understand what she was saying.... and even then I refused to believe her right away. Finally, it sinks in that they are moving back to Ontario and then I start to cry!!! What a happy day!!!
It was 12 years ago this spring that Krystal and Troy were married and shortly after moved out to Manitoba. Life adjusted itself to the fact that she was farther away. I got into other busy times in life and just accepted that this distance was there. We had quality visits on their trips home and only once was I able to get out there with Josh. I was used to life without this dear family close by but somehow when we would get a short time together, it would just always be so difficult for me when it was time to part yet again. Years go by, many things have changed, our family sure has grown, and they have a very full and happy life out in Winnipeg. Coming back here was not something I was expecting from them at all!!!
And now I am counting down weeks until they come to Ontario. I have no words. I will be able to rekindle in more intimate fashion, my friendship with Krystal. I will be able to spend more time getting to know Troy. I will be able to find a spot in the hearts of my niece and nephew and watch them grow, year by year. I will be a part of their memories!! I will be able to see my children enriched through stronger relationships with these loved ones. I am so happy!!! I was really in need of some good news, I realize.
There is going to be some excitement in seeing where they go next. When will Troy find out what his next charge will be? Where will they stay? My prayers are positive thoughts are with them and I know that things will fall into place. I am giddy like a little girl!
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gosh LOL, hope you are feeling better soon so you can gear up for the special arrival coming!!! *aka, your sister and her family*
Thank you Laurel, for this post! I know that we have drifted over the years, and you I have always been closer when we are together, phonecalls never seem to do our relationship it's due justice! I know that I am excited in building our relationship back up to it's full potential, not exactly as before but now as grown women and Mother's of children, we are different now! I am so looking forward to my kids knowing who YOU are and my getting to know my nephews, an almost toddler, a big little boy and the teenager!! hard to believe they have grown so much!I want them to know me as an Auntie that will have fun with them and tease them just like any other, Aunt or Uncle, to know that I won't be far away so if they want to come sleep over, they can!It will give you a break too!I cannot wait! only about 41 more days and I'll be as close as I can!love your sister and friend, Krystal xoxox
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