So I am slowly recovering from my Diverticulitis attack. Wow - it has been 5 weeks now. I'm having more good days than bad but it seems like 2 steps forward, one step back. Josh has been amazing. Taking over so many of my chores and assisting me with the things I'm trying to do at the cottages. It's all coming together slowly. Had a full week rental last week and a weekend this week. The weather has been fantastic so an early start was possible.
Ashley brought her new man to dinner last week. Josh did most of the cooking (it was awesome)& we went for a boat ride. I quite like him and can see why she thinks he could be "the one".
One of the wealthiest businessmen in our town comes regularly onto Ashley's bank. He has often commented on how impressed he is with her work skills, attitude etc. then he came into the coffee shop she works part time at to supplement her income. Asked her why she was there - didn't the bank pay her enough? Umm, no... Ended up offering her a receptionist, bookkeeper in training job for one of his businesses. She will basically double her pay and get weekends off! Just as reduced hours were coming to the bank. She had to say yes. We did some research and it turns out he is pretty good to work for. Most employees have been there for years. Some will retire before long so that is one reason he is looking formhard working, trustworthy younger employees. So everything is coming up roses for Ashley!
But Chuck has still not contacted her. She was here earlier today and said (with tears) that she wanted to share with her Dad about her new boyfriend and her new job. She was miffed that he has seen each of her brothers in the past month but made no effort with her. I suggested maybe she just suck it up and call him, especially since it was making her sad. She said she feels he has become the child in their relationship and he is sulking right now because she wasn't happy with him when they last spoke a few months ago. I agree with her but still want her to see if they can get past it because it makes her sad.
Summer is shaping up. I'm heading to NIagara this weekend to visit and help care for my dad. I will also be attending my first dance recital since my career ended suddenly 7 years ago. It is run by one of my former students whose career I have inspired. One of my favourite former students will be performing - a man with Downs Syndrome. I taught him since he was 5 and when I closed the studio - I found a place for him to continue. I will be so glad to see him and his family. I feel that this will be healing for me. It is time... Today I learned that the recital is in Chucks neighborhood, very close to where he lives. Just hope I don't run into him. Things like that always seem to happen...
And that's my update from way up north. Time for me to get off the couch...
