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As many of my SOTH, I have been busy since the new year began. Once a year, I do resident satisfaction surveys for the organization where I used to work. I am not used to getting up early and going out to work! So needless to say, by Friday, I was a zombie.
Joe and I celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary last week. We went to a movie and out for dinner. We went to a Brazilian restaurant and ate MEAT. It was interesting as they kept coming by with great hunks of beef (they had a bit of chicken, lamb and shrimp) - for a vegan it would have quite nauseating I think. The food was good but we are not used to eating a lot of meat so I must say I felt uncomfortable. I would have done better to do the salad bar and been done with it. We were taken to a similar restaurant in Argentina and felt the same. Note to self, avoid Brazilian barbecue from now on.
We leave for Portugal in a week. It will be nice to get away. I hope the weather isn't as bizarre there as it has been here. With our luck they might be having a blizzard when we get there!
Cevyn had a falling out with her friend. She was staying at Nicole's house. I guess Nichole accused her of stealing her stuff when she was moving out. Luckily, Nichole's mom was there so could vouch for the fact that Cevyn didn't take anything.
I spoke with another friend who said that she was glad the Cevyn was no longer hanging out with Nichole. She said that Cevyn had changed, that she didn't trust Nichole. She said that Cevyn was becoming less communicative etc.
Cevyn is now staying with another friend and her parents. I know the family and I feel much better. Cevyn has known them for most of her life and were friends of Lisa and Harvey.
Bev (her friend's mother) thinks that Cevyn is grieving for her mom. I think that having Bev there is good since Beth is no longer her favorite person. Luckily, Cevyn now has a good relationship with her dad, but I am sad that he seems to think more of Beth than Cevyn. It is sad that his daughter does not feel comfortable in her own home.
I truly hope she comes to live in Alberta as she has indicated. She considers us her real family now and knows that she is welcome and we love her unconditionally.
Lisa: Please guide Cevyn. She needs you more than ever. I miss you always and love you forever, Mummy
Joe and I celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary last week. We went to a movie and out for dinner. We went to a Brazilian restaurant and ate MEAT. It was interesting as they kept coming by with great hunks of beef (they had a bit of chicken, lamb and shrimp) - for a vegan it would have quite nauseating I think. The food was good but we are not used to eating a lot of meat so I must say I felt uncomfortable. I would have done better to do the salad bar and been done with it. We were taken to a similar restaurant in Argentina and felt the same. Note to self, avoid Brazilian barbecue from now on.
We leave for Portugal in a week. It will be nice to get away. I hope the weather isn't as bizarre there as it has been here. With our luck they might be having a blizzard when we get there!
Cevyn had a falling out with her friend. She was staying at Nicole's house. I guess Nichole accused her of stealing her stuff when she was moving out. Luckily, Nichole's mom was there so could vouch for the fact that Cevyn didn't take anything.
I spoke with another friend who said that she was glad the Cevyn was no longer hanging out with Nichole. She said that Cevyn had changed, that she didn't trust Nichole. She said that Cevyn was becoming less communicative etc.
Cevyn is now staying with another friend and her parents. I know the family and I feel much better. Cevyn has known them for most of her life and were friends of Lisa and Harvey.
Bev (her friend's mother) thinks that Cevyn is grieving for her mom. I think that having Bev there is good since Beth is no longer her favorite person. Luckily, Cevyn now has a good relationship with her dad, but I am sad that he seems to think more of Beth than Cevyn. It is sad that his daughter does not feel comfortable in her own home.
I truly hope she comes to live in Alberta as she has indicated. She considers us her real family now and knows that she is welcome and we love her unconditionally.
Lisa: Please guide Cevyn. She needs you more than ever. I miss you always and love you forever, Mummy
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The fun and trials of growing up are not always easy but helps shape who she becomes. I feel she will grow from this experience. She also knows she has you two there for her and that is huge. Hugs
Happy 48th anniversary -- wow, congratulations!! :-)
Happy 48th... we have the same kind of restaurant here,,,, never went because of alllllll the meat!! prayers for Cevyn.... have a great trip!
Hi Marlene,
I hope Cevyn comes to live in Alberta, too! I know you\'d love having her closer to you.
Hopefully you\'ll get caught up on your rest by the time you make that trip to Portugal! Have a great time!!!
Love & Hugs,
Donna
Wow....you have been busy!
First of all: {{{{{ HAPPY 48th ANNIVERSARY!!! }}}}} That\'s awesome!
Sending positive thoughts & prayers for Cevyn. Sounds like she is surrounding herself with people who can help her grieve the loss of her mum. Like with us, we learn who can be supportive & caring and who can\'t. She is wise beyond her years & is such a kind soul. I\'m sure when I met her, I was also meeting a part of Lisa.
Have a wonderful trip....you two world travelers! Can\'t wait to see some photos.
Love you Marlene
Vicki
Happy Anniversary Marlene. It\'s so good that Cevyn is of age where she can decide where she is going to live. It will be wonderful for all of you if she moved to Alberta and be closer to you.
Happy Anniversary! Safe travels as your trip is coming up - I hope you are able to relax and enjoy the sites.
Praying for Cevyn and the decisions that she will be making. ((((hugs)))) Vicki
Happy Anniversary and I\'m sure your trip to Portugal will be amazing. I have always wanted to travel there as it\'s on my bucket list.
Hoping Cevyn finds a soft place to land and as the others have said she knows she has Joe and you in her corner. There is no greater love than that and comfort too.
Hoping this week is not as busy and I hear you on those \"early\" mornings. How did we ever do that full time? LOL!
Much love dearest Marlene to Lisa and always to her mum from Douglas and me.
XO Joanie
Marlene, I have always admired your energy for community. I know I am always grateful to those who try to improve our communities. You seem to have a passion for it. Happy, happy anniversary to you and Joe, isn\'t it wonderful to have such a best friend? Enjoy your trip and be safe. Just as I do not know what having brothers and sisters are like, I will probably never know the joys and worries of a grandchild. I can only imagine how much you love and worry about Cevyn. I too hope Lisa is looking out for her and I smile when I think about how much her grandparents love her. My grandparents meant the world to me! Thanks for the update, Marlene, it is good to know what you are up to these days.
Sending lots of love,
Leda
Happy Anniversary
48 years? Wow. That is amazing. I hope hubby and I live long enough to celebrate that milestone. We have a restaurant here called Rodizio grill that serves MEAT! I love meat but yeah it could be too much. I\'ve not ventured out of the US other than to Mexico so Portugal would be scary for me but I hope you have a blast. Cevyn sounds like she is figuring things out. It takes time for kids to get wise in that sense but we all had to learn as we matured. Hoping this living situation is a better fit. Much love. Robin
Thank you all for the kind words. I will be here on and off but I think of you often. I am so blessed to have my SOTH!
Congrats on all our accomplishments. You so inspire!!! The best to you and Joe on 48 years. What is the secret? Have fun on your trip. Be safe. Hugs, Kathy
Wow for your 48 years, this year will be 40 for me. I hope your have a great time in Portugal. I was very close to my Grandma after my Mom passed away. I am sure she will drift your way.
Sending love and hugs
Penny
Congratulations on your anniversary. I hope you and Joe have a wonderful trip.
Will certainly keep your Cevyn surrounded in positive thoughts. The new living arrangement sounds like a better \'fit.\'
Be safe and have fun, looking forward to hearing of the adventures in Portugal.
XOXO Debbie