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Lately I've been reminding myself to smile more.😄 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIdzDaqnM9E/?igshid=b70h3k2jm8f5

Foggy morning with frost pretty much on everything outside.❄ Seemed everything stood still. Then the fog receded in the afternoon, leaving frost only on high tree tops, standing out against the beautiful blue sky.☺ (at Calgary, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtiw-lHnCX/?igshid=204pppbtpku0

Today I decided to decorate a bit for Christmas. #mightaswell 🎄 Gigi just wanted to play tug. Made her pose first.😄🐾 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHoUWtQHb3Q/?igshid=ctorypzy3l0p

#mightaswell

06Oct2020, Mom’s 9th day 'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.' John14:27 I never imagined mourning to be very heavy, to the point that I couldn't get myself to move from the couch and feel anything else. I cried all day and night. I would wake up crying and longing to see you and talk to you. From your photos and videos you were so happy, healthy, glowing! -that your death felt (still feels) unreal. DEATH - the word I have been avoiding since last week. A word that implies an ultimate end. But no, I refuse to believe that that was it. Days passed and tears continued to fall. Frequent group chats with Dad and siblings helped my heart ache less. We’d talk about how we can move forward. We drew strength from your memory and from each other. We miss you so much, Mom. Three of us were not there but Dad and Boboy did their best to make your funeral as traditional as possible. And though remotely, we tried to be with them through it all. Dad and Boy made it all happen along with relatives and your close friends that were present physically and virtually. A lot prayed and are still praying for you. You are so loved. On the 7th day, after you were buried, I noticed myself not crying when I woke up. Somehow it was easier to breathe and get back to doing normal stuff. The pain still pinches my heart but not to the point of meltdown anymore. I guess I am slowly accepting and making peace with it. Besides, I should not hold you back from the infinite joys of heaven. I can imagine your face full of excitement and awe up there. You shared so much love and light, not just to us your family, but to everyone else around you. We are blessed to have had you in our lives. I love you, Mom. I am still waiting for you to visit me in my dreams. Until we meet again. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGBmxbDnPFl/?igshid=7428amdro2c4

Had Fusion last night.😊 Thuy struggled to stay awake while eating her udon.😂✌ (at Downtown Calgary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEwlaiCHZRk/?igshid=8xa1vjx4c7ox

Driving through the Rockies = no signal. Perfect time to disconnect and just be amazed.🏔⛰🗻 (at Kananaskis Country) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkTjLDJmiy/?igshid=cold4ei98mly

Some finds during the hike and the view of the majestic Rockies. Interesting how the rockies have different colors, structure, pattern and landscape. I'm full of awe every single time we see them.😍 (at Kananaskis Country) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEhEL6UpryW/?igshid=w0ycpn37vpqb

The bridge and the lake.😊 (at Kananaskis Country) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEhDJ8zJe49/?igshid=19jknb7eb8kbk

Yesterday's hike.👣 Blackshale Suspension Bridge and a short side trip to Peninsula Lake. We only did about 12k out of Adriana's 20k steps goal. That was more than enough for me. My legs are sore. But thanks Adriana for pushing us to hike more. It was nice seeing and hiking with you (and the boys) again. 😄 It was good to start early as it got crowded by the time we were headed back.💪 (at Kananaskis Country) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEhCE4npY-L/?igshid=1572pzgdfqd4f

Choco Butternut.❣ My first time baking donut holes so might as well make my favorite.😄 I can't even remember the last time I had them, and there's no Dunkin's here, so here I am, reminding myself why I used to like them so much. Lol. I made a loaf too.🤘 https://www.instagram.com/p/CEgD5VnJMw5/?igshid=xrrd1nqhrech

Sun rising behind us.🌞 Off to an early start.👣 Happy weekend!✌ https://www.instagram.com/p/CEefI50Jo0R/?igshid=1elcsk9h8wnnl

Last night, we went for a drive and watched the sun go down. Beautiful sky!😍 Thuy showed her skipping rock skills.🤘 (at Glennifer Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEPXCLRJFqh/?igshid=1g0g6h8xv3p80

Herbs🌿 So far we've only used the basil leaves. They make food smell (and taste) so good!👌 I trimmed off some of the oregano to dry. There's also parsley and rosemary. Not sure if they'll grow more. Lol. Recycled an old shower caddy as a plant stand. Had to cover them to protect from hail and squirrels.😁 #reducereuserecylce♻️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CEF00JrJROe/?igshid=k00am7suiojk

#reducereuserecylce♻️

The lilies flowered beautifully (except for the pink ones) even after the series of harsh hailstorms we had a few weeks back. Took photos of them the week before we left for vacation. Now only the hibiscus and clematis vine remain with flowers.🌸🏵🌼🌺 The air is starting to get a bit chilly, but it's too early in the season for that. Hoping summer warmth gets extended. We are still enjoying hanging out in our tiny backyard that turns christmasy at night.*solar lights overload*😄 https://www.instagram.com/p/CD5a1aDJEbD/?igshid=t4nwxsfvg4sh

Made it home safely. Thank You, Jesus.🙏 It was a good break. Thuy did all the driving, so kudos to her!😘 I will miss waking up to the sound of the waves. Oh beautiful island life! *sighs* But very happy to be home and be with our Gigi again.🥰 Now to unpacking and laundry. #backtothegrind #backtoreality https://www.instagram.com/p/CDp1RBTJQV5/?igshid=462mmrmm36ly

#backtothegrind #backtoreality

U-Pick is one thing we enjoy doing when in BC. $1/lb of blueberries, why not?😁 Lots of birds and bees here. A Northern Flicker is testing the berries for us. Lol. (at Pandher Blueberries) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDm1_aIpNMJ/?igshid=1vpzaydxjch5w

Thuy's idea to watch the sunset last night at Malapina was just brilliant.😁😍 (at Malaspina Galleries) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmAGZzJzUP/?igshid=1ofp8swx2unpp

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