It’s May 30, 2015, and I’ve started the slow process of
turning the ship around. May 29
was Jay’s last day of teaching in Korea.
He Kakaoed me to say that he felt “scared and happy”. He added that they had received some
positive news from CIC. I’ll get
more details on Monday. It’s a big
move for him, May and the girls.
The file Jay compiled was huge.
Documents had to be collected from the Philippines, Canada and
Korea. Most of the papers had to
be translated into English. They
have had to quit their jobs, sell their place and pack boxes and boxes, some of
which will come here and some contain articles of clothing, etc. that they are
giving to May’s family in the Philippines. Compared with what they’re doing, I’m merely turning a
dory. And I’m enjoying it,
mostly. It’s invigorating to move
stuff around, see things again and marvel at the amount of dust and dirt that
accumulates in 5 years. I had
really spread out and now I’m gathering in, not throwing out much but
rethinking where things should go and finding lots of space for what will come
with the gang. This house, like my
Mazda, has inner bigness. On
Monday, two new bookshelves will be delivered. I will have them set up in what will be my new bedroom. I’ve wanted to buy bookshelves since I moved
to Vernon and soon I will have them.
No one can accuse me of being an impulse buyer. Another thing that I have wanted to do
since I moved in was get some film to cover the big windows in the two exterior
doors. At first I couldn’t
imagine living in a house that seemed so open to view, but I soon
adjusted. However, spurred by the
irresistible excitement of change, I did some research, found a company in
Vernon that does that work and discussed the idea with the young man who came
here. All will be done on the
Friday after I return from Victoria.
He said that they will be able to duplicate the pattern that is already
on the bathroom door, which is from the original, 1934 house.
Jay and May taking a break from the business of moving
May looking beautiful as ever
Jay Van de Vyvere gettin' 'er done in Incheon
Mark Van de Vyvere bringin' home the turkey in Walkerton
Poppies in the front yard
The rose bush in bloom again
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