this is from a stop in Gros Morne National park on the way here in 2009, we're headed for this park again on Sunday
We're leaving St. John's on Sunday for good. We are heading to Woods Hole, Massachusetts, but not until September.. we're taking a meandering holiday by road and plane to spend time with some of our dear friends and family and catch up on their lives.
I'm going to be sad to say goodbye to Newfoundland. It's a very unique place, and I have learned and grown a lot in my time here. I went from being a girlfriend to being a wife and mother. I spent six years working in the emergency department here and learned so much in my nursing career as well. We've been through many ups and downs and life here in Newfoundland, and it's definitely home.
We've made some great friends, watched them get married and have babies, been part of a church throughout different phases of its life, and seen quite a few friends move on to other places as well. Brian completed the highest level of education possible and earned his PhD. We explored lots of nooks and crannies of this province.. it really is a beautiful place!
But now it's time to leave. It's been a long time coming, and we knew that we would probably leave here eventually... if you had asked me at the beginning I would probably be quite surprised that we're still here now, but life's like that. And I'm glad. This has been a special part of our journey, and I'm excited for the next Chapter.
This song has always felt rather fitting especially for our coastal life. Also, we're not leaving the coast which I'm quite happy about.. I've come to love living by the ocean. Just moving a little farther south down the Atlantic.
3 comments:
Thanks for all your postings Jen. I was watching for this one. It's been a good ride, I'd say. Good for us as well. Without you living in St. John's we never would have seen the things we've seen, both through our own eyes and yours as well. It's quite a story you're making. Can't wait to read the next chapter.
Love from Dad
Wow, Jenny!! I am reading this and tears are rolling down my cheeks. It has been such an adventure for you to experience life in Newfoundland. That emotion of saying goodbye, from dear friendships you have made a long the way. God has richly blessed your family and with him, you will continue your journey. I can see how you have really become attached to this beautiful and unique place. We have enjoyed the many visits too and will continue to go there while Jon and Rebecca live there.
We look forward to having you here for a little while and are excited for what new experiences lie ahead. Praying for a safe ride to Ontario. Love from Mum, Grandma!!!
It's been so fun reading about your adventures and following the strides of your family. I know firsthand what it's like to bid farewell to a community and the anticipation of planting yourself in a new community...and country! May God be with you through the summer as you slowly transition yourselves. And please, keep up the blog! Helen
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