ON THIS EASTER.

It was a quiet day; some housework, some office work, a little grocery shopping; all good, except that groceries cost an arm and a leg now. I had my list and was determined to buy ONLY what was on that list, but...April 1st was the 10th anniversary of my Mom’s moving on, and it is Easter, her second favourite holiday (Thanksgiving was the number one), and there were turkeys in the middle of the aisle...so I didn’t hesitate long. I bought one and it will grace the table tomorrow for supper. Here’s to you, Mom.

Those in my Blogit community will remember Sam. With her we went through the torment of her youngest, Christopher, being away at war, the struggle to get her house, her crazy videos and absorbing poetry, her love of the Detroit Red Wings...

She hasn’t posted for a long time, but she and I have kept in touch through texting, usually during hockey games. This season not so much, so today it was a pleasant surprise to hear my cellular whistle; it is the special signal that tells me Sam is sending a message. It wasn’t good news though. Her sister, the one who was her rock, who helped her out so much, died suddenly of an aneurism last Thursday. She is hurting. Sudden loss like that can be devastating.

Mik, her oldest son, and her daughter, Jes, are flying with her to the funeral for Monday. Christopher will meet her there and she will then spend a week with him and her grandchild – the best thing that could happen in these circumstances.

The second signal beeping from my cell was my son, little Miko’s daddy, who was sending me pictures of our brave girl. Every morning the first thing I do is check my phone for a wake-up photo ‘for Mémère’. It is a wonderful way to start the day. It’s even better when I get a second batch.

Early tomorrow I’ll be dropping off Easter eggs for my Rug rats, and collecting hugs, of course. My niece and her daughter will be coming back to the bush to share the turkey and to spend some time with us – it has been so long since their last visit too. I’m looking forward to the gabfest.

I’ll try to come back in by Monday and give you some news about my new office location, but until then I want to wish you all a HAPPY EASTER!! The bunny is already on his way to your door delivering my SMILES – he won’t be hard to recognize. Coming from Quebec at this time of year, he will be wearing a fur coat.

Luv from the Bush in Quebec.