So far we have met the pastors of 3 small churches in Ottawa, and we've started friendships with all of them. Jason has been going for coffee every Sunday night with Vikki and Jon's pastor, and they get along great!
I'm so very thankful for Vikki, because she keeps me busy. If I were sitting at home more, I'd probably get weepy and feeling lonely. But she has been constantly inviting me out to meet her friends, and spending time with us. Between outings with newly-made friends, and my crazy work load, I haven't had time to be bored or even sad. Vikki has been also so amazing in helping us get settled. She has made lists of where we get our licenses done, our health cards, given info about school, about garbage and recycling days...you name it.
In fact, since Jon works crazy hours, Vikki and her son Jordan were at our place for dinner twice last week! So much fun! Jordan is 11, and is such a great kid. He gets along so great with Anneka and Aila, and they just adore him! In fact, when he is here, the other boys from the neighborhood come and play in our yard too. Anneka said "The younger boys just LOVE Jordan, and they just think he's a rock star!!" haha.


I'm just excited to be able to share my new life here with someone. I think anyone who visits would fall in love with Ottawa. (and at least plan to visit again!) I can't wait for visitors to start coming!!!!
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I am very much looking forward to coming in September. Most important to see you, Jason and the girls of course. Than to see Vikky and her family.
Can't wait to see Ottawa. I keep hearing how beautiful it is!
First I am going down South this Wednesday, I am looking forward to that so much as well.
Dad reminded me yesterday how lonely he will be and I realize he will, so I am thankful he is making that big a sacrifice.
Well, got to get ready for work, I have not even packed yet. Tomorrow evening I guess.
Bye for now, love you
Mom
Hi Yvonne,
I would like to see Ottawa, (Can't on a short term, sorry...)so you might wanna start by posting photo's on your blog??
I will look at them with interest, FOR SURE!!!
Take yout time to get used in Ottawa, You will feel home 'by time' and feel yourself 'as if you've always been there' expect for you dearest Mom , she's not around and that not easy for you both....
Take care I think of you :)
It was so great to chat with you today! All this talk of the beauty of Ottawa makes me really want to come and visit! Maybe the next time we drive east we'll have to come see you first! :)
Yvonne, I'll be in Ottawa Sept 18-20 (approx) so perhaps we can hook up. If not, I'll be in Cornwall Sept 30-Oct 3. We may be in Ottawa at the beginning or end of that trip for an evening.
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