Well, as you can see, I’m still not back to posting (or visiting) regularly – but I’m slowly getting there. I’m still having problems with my recovery, and will be glad to see my new doctor Thursday afternoon. As much as my body is struggling right now, my heart is rejoicing at my new surroundings – I absolutely love it here in Castlegar! It rained for most of October (lol), but today was so beautiful and sunny that I just had to get out and take some photos of my temporary home here at my friend’s place. I haven’t found a way down to the river yet but I’m determined; and I so want to run my hands through the water … lol. It’s a little colder today, but compared to Alberta it’s still mild – and no snow yet! Please enjoy the slide show …..
When I’m able to be productive (i.e., not sleeping or doped up on my meds, lol), I’m working on several projects. My former boss at the Adult Learning Center in Alberta needs my help with adding to their website and that involves revising the navigation – a project that will likely take most of the week. In addition I have a new poetry collection, “Essence of Woman” that I’m slowly adding to. I’ve been doing a little work on the second draft of my novel; also the Poetry Corner for AWESOME online magazine – and a special guest feature for my December blog.
I’m also working on a little surprise- a gift for my friends and family, and as a small thank you for those who have purchased my poetry book and who follow my blog. More on that later – hopefully in a couple of weeks.
Lastly, I am continuing to send thoughts and prayers to all who have been affected by loss and devastation from Hurricane Sandy. My heart aches for those who are still without basic necessities: food and shelter, heat, hot water and power. So many are in such great need, and not only of physical necessities – people also need comforting and compassion as they deal with personal tragedies and the loss of loved ones, pets and personal items that cannot be replaced. I’m sending healing thoughts, prayers and love to all who have suffered in the face of this tragedy.
~Wishing you a blessed day, with love from Julie ♥
It looks lovely! Wow!
I hope you are feeling better soon Julie!
Thank you so much, Susie, it is beautiful, and welcoming, to be here. I’ve just come through a particularly rough patch of pain that lasted several days, but today has been a bit of an improvement, thank you. Hoping you have a wonderful week! ~ Julie
Gorgeous, sweet lady! XOXOX MEL
Mel, I’m delighted to see you, and thank you so much – it always makes me smile when I read your lovely comments! ~ Love, Julie xox
It must be wonderful to be living so close to the mountains, although I suppose you’re used to them. This prairie girl is in awe of the view all around you. Hope the change of scenery will restore your strength and vitality.
I am still working on the strength and vitality part, lol – but I am in love with the beauty of nature here in British Columbia! Being here makes my soul sing! Thank you so much for your lovely comment, and I’m hoping you’re having a wonderful week! ~ Julie xox
No wonder you wanted to get back there. It’s amazing!
Oh Anjali, it absolutely is! I’m so delighted you stopped by, thank you – and enjoy your week and all your wonderful goings-on! ~ Julie
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Fabulous photos, Julie–I’m so glad you’re there! Take good care of you!
Sis Caddo, it’s great to see you, thank you so much! I’m glad I’m here, too, and just loving being able to see the mountains again. (I’m still working on the ‘taking care of me’ part.) Sending you love and positive thoughts and blessings for a wonderful week! ~ Love, Julie xox
Wow what a beautiful place!
Thank you so much, Bob, I do love it here!
Looks like heaven…so happy for you, Julie…I love the mountains! Love, Linda
Yes, dear Linda, it does look like heaven here, and feels like it, too. I feel the welcome from the mountains and water, and they make my heart happy. Wishing you a lovely week and sending gentle hugs and love, my friend. ~ Love, Julie xoxox
I’m glad you’re back and enjoying your new place! Make sure to get lots of rest too and keep getting better.
Hi Sheila, and thank you so much for stopping by to visit! I’ve been getting ‘enforced rest’ lately, lol, and am definitely having a better day today. Have a great week!
That’s good to hear. Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving!
What a beautiful place, Julie. I have not been able to keep up with wordpress recently either, although I keep trying. I hope, I hope you are stronger and better. I love the mountains! Either New Mexican, Coloradoan, or Canadian. A beautiful slide show!
Thomas, how delightful! I absolutely love the mountains too – there is nothing quite like the feeling I get from being so close to them and to the water which I’ve also sorely missed. I’m still working on getting ‘stronger and better’ – it’s been a long haul this time, but today was a much better day than last week was. Thank you so much for stopping by. Love and hugs to you and Ethel, and please know you are both in my prayers also. ~ Julie
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beautiful area , Julie! I hope you feel better soon !
love and hugs, Francina xox
Francina, thank you! I am working on feeling better – and this is such a beautiful place to work on that; I do love it here! Hope you are enjoying a wonderful week! ~ Love and hugs, Julie xoxox
Thanks for the warm thoughts. I was able to drive through some of the devastation on Thankgsgiving, but the National Guard kept us away from the shoreline.
Hope you feel better soon. Just let some of the scenery melt into you.
Ooooh, I like that: “Just let some of the scenery melt into you.” – I think I’ll have to do just that! Hugs for an awesome weekend!
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