Good afternoon forum family and a big CONGRATS to those that have recieved some news. Happy earthstrong and anniversary chickie, you are counting down mi friend. After being on here for 4 years or more it is interesting to see the January cycle of blues come out again. Don't take it to heart as this soon passes with the first sign of spring and it's not that far off. Many of you are nearing the end, some are just starting, remember you are on a ship called 'Discovering patience', it passes through calm waters and torrential seas, all part of the journey. Some see better waters than others and reach port quickly, some must endure the trip a little longer. This will pass soon enough and in Gods good time. Canada can be harsh on those that struggle to embrace it and trust us that were born here we all struggle some days to embrace it as well. I am finally able to read the Mrs a bit better and have learned to judge when it is time to go back to JA. I have learned to embrace JA for it's beauty and warmth, the Mrs has learned to embrace CA for the same reasons, when it's -30 outside nothing like a nice fire to make it +23 inside. Not really comparing the 2 countries as they are much different but they are both home to both of us. Embrace both to live well my friends