Whew... Home Safe and Sound | Halifax, NS

We are home after the most perfect break.  
A break filled with love and sunshine and relaxation.  
It was much needed and much appreciated.  

And turtles, it was filled with turtles.  
Well, the lake on our walk was filled with turtles....

 

...Kare

email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

website:  http://www.karenkyte.com

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The Night Before...

Writing comes easiest to me when I'm emotional.  The words dance around in my head and snake their way into sentences.  Tonight I am emotional and there's lots of dancing going on.

Jason and I are heading home tomorrow and I so don't want this trip to end.  For so many reasons.  We have had the most peaceful, relaxing two weeks you can imagine.  We have hung out with my folks and talked about nothing, no worries, no life-altering events.  We've skirted around all that for the most part, skimming over it, but not dwelling on it.  No, this trip was to forget about it, to forget about what's to come.  And for the most part, we did.  Or pretended we did.  It creeps into my brain ever so slowly, and I smack it away again.

Until today.  There it is, we head home tomorrow and get into doctors' appointments next week.  There will be no skirting it then.  So it's in my head as I say my goodbyes to the wonderful people my parents have in their lives.  People who hug me, pray for me, and honestly wish me well.  Mom, Dad, Jason and I settle in for a final supper together (Papa John's pizza - so very delicious that we had it three times while we were here!) and it's in my head.  I want it to go away for just one more night, so I smack it away, just for a little while.

Now it's late.  We still need to pack.  Hopefully I can keep the thoughts at bay for just a little while longer...

xoxo
...Kare

I See You...

There are so many of you that have visited my blog in the last few months.  I love each and every one of the visits that I get.  Some of you come from Nova Scotia, some from Florida, and some from South Africa.  These places are where my family are located but I also see visitors from Ontario, California, Alberta, New Hampshire, and Kentucky!  And these are just a few of the places - it amazes me where you all come from.

I know some of you who visit are family or friends, some of you are friends of my family members, some are fellow photogs who happen by, and some of you end up here accidentally.  It doesn't matter to me how you got here, I'm just glad to have you.

And for those of you who come back day after day on purpose to check in on me - I thank you.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming by and spending part of your day with me, for praying for me, for sending me good thoughts.  I am truly grateful.

I used to think my cousin, Shelley, was the only one reading the blog (she's faithful!) but I'm genuinely touched when someone tells me they're reading or someone reminds me of something I've posted.  Marion, thank you for the reminder tonight that people are stopping by - it's nice to know you start your day with me.  :-)

A recent camera phone picture Jason snapped while we were out for our walk.

xoxo
...Kare

Skydiving in Zephyrhills, Florida

The sun was shining and the four of us were ready to hit the road and find something interesting.  We didn't have to go far - the Zephyrhills airport is just around the corner.  Known as Skydive City, jumpers are in abundance.  We were surprised to see just how many jumpers came out of each plane.  

It's not something I'd try, but if you're brave enough, it sure looks like fun!

...Kare

Much Ado About Nothing...

Nothing, that's what we're doing and it's been just perfect.

We've been visiting with my parents and trying to forget about the cancer and the possible treatments I will be facing. My days have been quiet and uneventful and perfect. I've been lucky enough to see most of my folks' friends and get lots of hugs - these people have been a constant source of support for Mom and Dad and, in turn, for me as well. My support team just gets bigger and bigger and I just love it.

The park here is calm and peaceful and beckons daily walks. Early morning walks are brisk and cool but a great way to start the day; early evenings are best for a stroll with my boy. We wander hand in hand and marvel at how lucky we are to be here with my parents and how lucky we are to take a cancer break. I wish everyone going through the struggle of treatments were so lucky. Once we get back to our life, treatments will start up and be nonstop until I am healthy again.

Much ado about nothing... and yet much ado about so much, too.

xoxo
...Kare

Wordless Wednesday - Barb's Infamous Brownies

*posted a day early!  oooopsy! :-)

...Kare

One Year Later...

It's been a year since you moved in with me. So much has changed in my life since that day.

I never knew how important you would become to me. I never knew how much fun we'd have together, I never knew what a good cook you were, I never knew what a fabulous roommate you would make, and I never knew that you would stick by me and lift me up when I needed it the most.

Most importantly, I didn't know I would fall in love with my best friend.

I love you, J; thanks for the most fabulous year.

xoxo
...Kare