The glorious winter in the Dominican Republic is a fading memory with the return home to a cool slow spring in Manitoba. The transition back into life here was more difficult than anticipated, with neither of us having jobs we were returning to. I was somewhat disoriented in time forgetting totally about the annual medical appointment I had scheduled 3 months ahead for March 30th. It did cost me a $50 no show fee, so I'll hopefully remember the re-scheduled time in the middle of summer!
Larry and I have been busy replenishing the coffers by working together on several projects. We were asked to do some small reno jobs like scraping stiple off ceilings and painting, replacing bathroom & light fixtures, doing spring yardwork, etc. This is good exercise to replace all the walking we did in the Dr while earning some money to continue our wanderings.
Actually we both came back last week from spending two weeks out of town again. Larry used his time helping with spring seeding on a farm in Swan River and I travelled to the Okanagan to get reacquainted with the fast growing grandkids, spending Mothers Day with our daughter and her family. It was a special blessing.
Manitoba is coming to life after a particularly cold winter, and the lilac bush in the front yard is about to bloom. The tulips are about done but have added beautiful colour to the landscape.
We are waiting for the apple tree in the backyard to fill out and blossom. The two granddaughters living nearby helped us plant more seeds along the back fence, and we expect lovely vines to emerge this summer.
Time passes, and we see the changes it brings, whether it's the grandkids constant growth or the emergence of green leaves with spring, or our own life transitions.
