MANY thanks to all of you who commented on last week's post. It was a simple and very heartfelt goodbye that I had intended for Doug's family. I had NO idea whatsoever, how big and far-reaching that family happened to be. I'm quite aware how self-absorbed I am. But not with that post. It was like signing a card and sending it off, thinking "I hope Shelagh and her kids like this". That was it. That was all. I did not expect hundreds of visits and all the compliments about how

We just returned from a seriously intense road trip. On the 7th, we drove from our home in New Brunswick, to my sister in law's home in Aurora, Ontario, just outside of Toronto. Fifteen hours of driving, with only a few quick stops. Thank goodness for audiobooks, iPads, tea, coffee and popcorn! We spent Friday visiting with extended family, and preparing for my father in law's memorial. He passed away February 1st, at the grand age of 99, but my MIL chose April 9th for the me

These are my in-laws. John and Stella Major. This photo was taken at The Ontario Camp of the Deaf in August of 2014. He would have been 97. I think. She would have been 87. And yes, they're both deaf. That day, my husband, his brother in law and a bunch of our kids took these two lovebirds on a boat cruise around the little lake. You will notice the fabulous shade of lipstick she's wearing. She is never without some fabulous lipstick! Last night, at the age of 99, surrounded