"Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end."
The quote that I assigned as the slogan for my blog back in University has many times before and after that come to mind as a descriptive reality for me. Once again, as I launch into a new chapter of my life by moving on from my life and work in Toronto for now, I am reflecting on the wonderful things that I am going to be infused less regularly with in Ottawa; favourite places in my neighbourhood, lovely gatherings and events with my community of people, the farmers market where I recognize friends in the hood, volunteering for a wonderfully fun organization, and gardening another season in my way productive Toronto back yard. Though some of the locations and events I'll be missing, I definitely know that the relationships that I've had the opportunity to nourish over the past 19 months in Toronto will live on well into the future. Those people are too special to ever forget, too easy to make time for, and just plain wonderful. I'll be having some fun hosting in Ottawa, and visiting Toronto this summer, that's for certain.
The new beginning that I'll be moving on to is very exciting as well, I'll be working with a fun, silly, dedicated group of people for an organization I deeply identify with.
It's just unfortunate that I'm a little less excited for this move now that I'm down a functional leg. I'm having to learn what it means to have a small disability. It will be harder then normal to garden, to socialize and to explore a new city without riding my beautiful bicycle around town. But alas. Things could be far worse. I could be incapacitated all together. I keep reminding myself of this. I'm keeping things in perspective - I will heal, and will heal by June if all goes as the doctor has said. In time for major cycling and camping and gardening season! All the same, it will be a challenging move for me...but perhaps I've been given this challenge for a reason, perhaps I'm meant to slow a bit, meant to feel lucky, meant to feel greatful for all the wonderful health I've had so far in my life, greatful for all the wonderful people and things I have in my life.
For the health I've had, the experiences I've had, for the people in my life I love most. I love you, I'm greatful for you, you are special.
