Feelin' Alright

This past weekend Adventure Mommy and co headed away from the trailer and over to beautiful Oakville.  I love that town!  If we were ever to make a move, I think it would have to be to Oakville, or maybe Belleville, or Kingston - you see I really love the water and would love to live by the water.  Water is soooo peaceful and tranquil.  And especially watching a glorious sunset over the water...nothing beats that.  Ahhhh.  Canada.

Anyway, we headed to Oakville for a family get together.  Summer sunshine, bbq lupper (lunch / supper combo), cold drinks and lots of laughs.  What a fantastic day!  The get together was planned as a party for my uncle Bill - who has the big C - and still living his life as large as ever.  Really.  That's the way to do it.  Go big before you go home.

My cousin, his daughter Angie, is holding up.  Sometimes I have a cry over thinking about her losing him.  Because I can relate.  I heard a song by Rascal Flatts - I Won't Let Go.  I listened to it a lot last summer and had some seriously huge cries over the words.  But now I hear it as Angie standing by her dad.  Ang is that person.  She will stand by you no matter what.  She is so strong.  I know that she will have her moment - when she may not be able to stand...and I will be there for her.  A big hug.  Sharing a memory.  Maybe a laugh or two.  And I will be there for her.

When our nana passed away, and we were all standing at her bedside I was bawling.  Ang said to me "Don't worry Lea, I'll be there for you when you go".  We shared a laugh over this - I'm going first??  LOL!

Here is a great pic of Ang and her dad - I love that it is off centre and so natural. Hope she's okay with me sharing it.  And I'm working on a little slideshow - got some fabulous pics from the party.  Even setting it to one of Uncle Bill's favourite songs...

So today, take a moment to be thankful for something.  The sunshine.  The rain. A good friend.  Happy memories.  Family.  Love.