Monthly Archives: February 2019

I am back in China and i certainly have mixed feelings. My flight was long due to a cold but that hump is over. My power went out on my first night so coupled with the cold life can only get better and it has. My first day back was Saturday and i had a […]

So John is off again on his second phase of work and adventure. We reconnected as a couple for a few weeks and of course they flew by and we are back to living apart but communicating better than before. Our weather was incredibly bad the entire time he was home. I felt bad that […]

One more day in an Ontario winter. We have experienced snow, rain, freezing rain, sun, cloud and cold weather. Beijing looks to be above 0 consistently so that will be nice. Wendy’s house is empty of kids and billets and pets. Too much to write about in a blog but certainly a change for her.

Another winter storm today Feb. 12. This one is a record storm and one that will keep us close to home. More time for Wendy and I to be together. Had a good visit with Dan MacNeill and I continue to communicate with others. This visit is very good for my soul.

Wendy organized a mixed family gathering in Belleville and it was a wonderful event. Pat and Rebecca, Susan and Tom, Jean and John, Jo, Roy, Rick, Mark, Justin and Marybeth and their three wonderful children were all present. Great food and conversation. Back home now hosting Neil and Maryellen for dinner. Good to keep busy […]

Since i have been home i have not had a day without the weather being a factor. Visited Tom and Phil and drove home in the freezing rain. Tom was good and Phil is on the mend. Went to lunch with Phil, Katrina, Tom and myself of course. Home now waiting for Wendy and making […]

Since home from China the weather proves to be my biggest challenge. I forgot how weather particularly winter weather is always something to consider when living and travelling in Canada. Beyond that obstacle I still am working through my adjustments of meeting with people and developing/continuing my family be friend relationships. All part of the […]