Dear Sis, I have been living in Sechelt, on the Sunshine Coast, Western part of Canada, for the last 6 weeks. I feel extremely grateful for so many reasons. I am 14 months in, on this journey, of renting out my house. My heart is full with so many precious moments, memories and so much love. People often ask, “How are you doing this ? I could never leave the comforts of my home?” We are all not in…
Dear Sis, In my last blog, I mentioned I was going to start addressing all future blogs to my daughter Jenna. However, I like writting these to you sis. I think of you when I write. It makes me feel connected. Jenna, these may not be directly written to you but I do hope you find your way to these one day. 2023….. This has been such an incredible year in so many ways. There was loss and there was…
Dear Sis, Since my return from Nicaragua, I have been thinking a-lot about this blog site. Karen, it has been exactly 5 years since I started writing to you. It was pre my Bali trip, where I celebrated my 50th. I wanted to create a platform where I could share with you my experiences, my thoughts, my stories and my love for you. I wanted to keep us connected. Give you something to do in that hospital room. …
Dear Sis, I was just about to post a few pictures on Facebook – the platform where I tend to share “shorter” stories haha and well I had so much to say that I thought I better put it into a blog 🙂 Almost 3 years to the start of the Pandemic, my “self”, feels different. I have changed. I would think most took the time because we had the time, to do some inner work. Or maybe not. Maybe…
Dear sis, This is Tory – Marlene’s daughter. As you know I have been friends with her mom Marlene since I was 21 years old. Her mom and I met working the summer of 89′ at Jasper Park Lodge. Such a transformative time for me. Last week Tory reached out letting me know she was working in BC for twoish or so weeks. She has such a cool job – she travels to many countries – working with competitive…
Dear sis, OK here I go !! I have started so many blogs to you as I always have a story to share. I often have non stop thoughts, stories, moments and laughter going through my brain. I sit down and write but I never finish them. There is just so much going on in this fucking world right now!!! I could seriously write all day omg lol !!!! OK, so right now I will write, finish…
Dear sis, I just returned from Tofino. A place that I have visited so often over the years, to walk the beaches and often praying for you Karen in my own personal way. However on this mini road trip, I decided to go on my own – well with Ms. Lola. It is the one year anniversary date when our family life changed. Over a month ago, your daughter said to me, “I am going to…
Dear sis, My last blog subject was, “Let’s talk about Death baby.” And now I am feeling, “Let’s talk about LIFE baby.” Over the last two years I have gotten to know my internal being. And you know what? I like her. It’s not that I didn’t like her in the past. I actually have never allowed myself to fully slow down and go within in order to get to know her. Slowing down, spending alone time, simplifying…
Dear Sis, Well if there is one thing I know for sure, is that when our brother Brian reads the subject line of this blog, he will think, “Oh god, what is she up to now.” hahahaha Actually, there are two things I know for sure…the second, is that we are all going to die. It is going to happen to each and every one of us. There is no life AND death. Death is a part of life….
Dear Sis, I was just looking at my site and I have 29 blogs in draft. So as mentioned, even though you are not physically here any longer, I am going to keep writing to you ok ? I was told to live your life doing what makes you feel good. Who cares if someone thinks it is odd that I am writing to my dead sister lol I had to say that because it will make Brian…