After a restless night with little sleep I made a major decision. When I return to Caroline on December 20th, I plan to stay there. Twelve days from now I will be homeward bound. Thus, this year, the twelve days of Christmas takes on a new meaning for me. I will be counting down the days until I return home.
I phoned Barb Johnston this morning to let her know of my decision and also to ask for Susan Yantz's phone number. I talked to Susan today and informed her that I am interested in returning to Bowden in whatever manner they can accommodate me. It appears that there is a high need for subs, and the sub rate is currently $180.00 per day which matches what I'm earning here.
I didn't realize how homesick I was until a couple of days ago. When Aina suggested that I could go home if I like as she can manage during tax season without me I felt a great deal of enthusiasm for the idea. Aina writes her Module 1 Accounting Exam on December 15th. Then there will be no more study for a while. From January until April she will be busy with taxes and feels she can manage without my help. I'm sure she will, based on her record. In addition she will enjoy returning to the routine she and Madison had before I moved in.
With the passing of my Dad and all his siblings, and the loss of Mom in May I have felt not only the loss of parents but the loss of "home." In 2007 I have been away for the better part of the year, and lately have been feeling an overwhelming desire to return to my home where Helge and I have raised our family and where he waits for me. Indeed home is where the heart is. I look forward to spending quality time with my hubby and to making our home near Caroline more comfortable and attractive. I also look forward to my children and grandchildren "coming home" for many years to come.
It has been a busy day! Aina and Trevor are in Grande Prairie at the Meyers-Norris Penney Christmas party. I have been at home in Grimshaw with Madison. In addition to Barb and Susan I have conversed by phone with Helge, Jarl and Rebecca, Kai, Sonja, Laurel, Alice, and Andy from Australia. As the day comes to a close I feel very contented with my decision.
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Wow, I can totally understand your decision to move "home". John and I were wondering how you and Helge could do it--being so far away from eachother--we couldn't do it! It sounds like we aren't the only ones making some major decisions about "home". Sometimes it takes being somewhere else, feeling lonely, to realize where "home" truly is.
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