Oct 14, 2019
Today is Thanksgiving. Last night we called Rina and Jeff and the kids and talked to them on face time as they ate their Thanksgiving meal. It was our way of enjoying a Thanksgiving meal with family.
The campground is closing for the season today, so I was able to arrange with the manager to stay in the campground even though the water and electricity is now turned off. We can boondock for a while here, and the campground is a convenient distance to drive to the hospital.
Today we called Myra, who is presently in the Middle East and wished her a happy Thanksgiving also. She wanted to have some face time with Ann so when Ann was awake and lucid, they had a short chat. Ann and Myra have always had a unique bond.
The day was spent with Ann. Debbie stayed with her throughout the day. Earlier in the day, I had broken a lid on the grey water tank and wanted to replace it. I found all of the RV outlets including Canadian Tire closed for the day. I also drove around Halifax looking for a drink that Ann had requested. Unfortunately, all the major grocery stores were closed and the only stores that had anything close to what Ann wanted was Shopper Drug Mart. It turned out the flavors I bought were not what she wanted. Oh well, I will buy what she wants tomorrow.
Ann slept most of the day and when she was awake we talked, however, she was not really too conversant. She had received blood transfusions overnight so she needed to rest. The hospital staff was caring her for quite well. In the late afternoon we said goodbye for the day and left.
I had called around and found that the Delta Hotel was serving Thanksgiving supper with brussels sprouts and pumpkin pie! We enjoyed our second attempt at a thanksgiving meal. It was time to return to the campground. It is empty but it is quiet and private. We will stay here for the next couple of days.
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Hello Bill and Deb. We are so sorry to hear about your friend and the fight that she has ahead of her. She sounds like she has wonderful family and friends to support her. For some reason we had not been receiving your blog and did a big catch-up this morning.
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Barry’s family in Elmira. Our colours here are quickly getting past peak. I leave on the 22nd for a trip to the south eastern states in the trailer with a friend. You are still welcome to stay here if your travel plans take you near us as Barry is here until Nov 18 when he’ll fly to join me.
So many things to be thankful for in our blessed country.
Brenda
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Hi Brenda, our plans for our stop in Nova Scotia has certainly been changed and we are so grateful that we are visiting Ann. This is another part of our journey. We hope you have a great time travelling south. We have not yet decided on what route we will be taking home but if we are near Elmira we will defineatly stop in. Travel safe.
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Hi Debie and Bill
Still in Nova Scotia!
It is very nice of you to stay and help your friend Ann.
When are you planning to go back West?
It is always pleasant to read your blog:)
Take care,
Lucie xx
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Hi Lucie. It is so nice to hear from you. We are leaving Halifax on Thursday and travelling to New Brunswick. We will probably start our trip home by the 21st. Thanks for following us on the blog.
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