Wednesday, March 7, 2012

............And We're Off...........

" So don't you sit upon the shoreline and say your satisfied,  choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance the tides." The River  written by Garth Brooks

We know we are heading to Toronto but just where in Toronto is still a mystery.  Upon receiving my call, to join the list for lung transplant, I have been burning the candle at both ends trying to locate a place for us to live. Most  places we preferred were either over our budget or too close to  downtown. Our dilemma is trying to find an apartment using only pictures on the internet.  For all we know the pictures could be 20 years old, which could mean it's a dive now.  We also have to find one in a decent neighborhood.  Certainly not an easy quest.  As of today we've had no final confirmation.  I guess you could say,  "We are winging it" This doesn't sit well with me, you see I'm all about plans, times and schedules. So winging it just doesn't fly!

 








It's now May 31, 2011 and our trusty old van is packed right to the rafters.

Ashtin and Mary Ann are all loaded in. For those of you who don't know Mary Ann she is a friend of Ashtin's who is getting a drive with us to stay with her brother in Toronto. 

Alan's got his Tim's Coffee


and the bridge pass

And We're Off
We are going to take a small detour down to St. John to say our good-byes to the Wilkin's family ( Alan's sister Alana and her family). This was a great idea.  It seems so long since we've been here. Once upon a time when our kids were young we were over here once a month at least.



The kids are getting rowdy better get there soon.
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At Alanna's
 Well the short visit got extended to staying for supper, where we feasted on our niece Stephanie's Delicious Lasagna.  It certainly hit the spot because in all the chaos of packing this morning, I can't remember if I took the time to eat.
Alanna and Alan

   While the others were out to the shop to have their after supper smoke, I'm in the windows taking pictures of them. I receive a call on my cell.  The lady was Eileen Powers the superintendent of 45 Wynford Heights Crescent and we have been accepted for apartment 602 beginning the first of June! Yahoo This apartment was second on the list of apartments. I'm elated now we have a destination to place into our G.P.S. and no longer have to worry about being homeless in Toronto. Now we can relax and take our time and spend the night with Alana and family!

2 comments:

  1. I am following your blogs. I am learning how much people have to go through even after being accepted to the list. Linda and I would talk about the testing and waiting but I did not fully understand until I started reading your blogs. I love the humor that you injected into your journey. I can't tell your enough how much I respect how hard this is for you and your family. You will get your lungs Colleen, I feel it in my heart. I look forward to sharing your journey through your words. With love Rits

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    1. Hi Rita, welcome aboard. I just trying to share how it is. I'm so glad you like it. I miss your sister Linda still everyday. She was just a dear friend and I will miss her always. Some days I feel her, I know she is one of my angels.

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