We received the most amazing news last week! Dan’s sister Joan has decided that it is time to leave her paradise in Costa Rica and return to Canada. She has a beautiful home there on a stretch of land where her front yard is the Pacific ocean and her backyard is a fresh water river. She is looking at relocating to a couple of different area in Canada (both very nice) but I can’t imagine them stacking up to Costa Rica.
Regardless, we are both thrilled that she will be back in Canada. Joan is Dan’s only sibling and they have always been very close. I have several siblings (four sisters and one brother) but in some ways, I have more in common with Joan. She is far more adventurous and independent than I will ever be, but our core beliefs are very similar. We are “soul sisters”😊
We will both be glad to see Joan back in Canada and look forward to visiting her once she gets settled (and we gets this Covid situation under control 🙄). It may take a while but is exciting to have something to look forward too!
Seclusion 101 with AnneMarie 
I am so glad for you! It’s nice to read something pleasant (been indulging too much in the news again – sigh).
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It’s nice to have good news in the middle of all of this.
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Thank you, Carol. I know how you feel!
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You bet, Suzanne. It will be a big adjustment for Joan but it will be so nice to have her back in Canada.
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What wonderful news for you! Is her motivation to be close to you all? That and maybe she is ready for a new adventure? Whatever the reason, I am happy for you!
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I think it is a bit of both. She has kept very isolated through this pandemic and I think that weighs heavily. Either way, it will be so nice to have her closer.
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So happy for you getting good news…hoping for wonderful and fun times ahead for the three of you.
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Thank you! It will be a while before we can actually be together but it will be nice knowing she is close!
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Too many bad news stories – need more positive messages of hope and kindness 🙂
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