Zoe By My Side- Our Journey with Cushings

Dear Addy, life continues, but Zoe will be with you no matter where you are and she will give you a sign.
You are starting the next chapter of your life.
Sonja,Apollo,Ariel

It is a new chapter, bittersweet. We found a small townhouse in the city to rent for a year until we know what we want. We also have one on hold in the suburbs but I don't think the move in date will work.

We have not lived in the city for 16 years. There is a small dog park a block away and we took Koko there last night. He got a bit too worked up seeing so many people and dogs, sounds and smells.
I hope he will adjust ok as it is only ten minutes from my office. I could even hop a bus and ditch my car. We can even walk to the grocery store.

It felt so different but it felt good too.
I will let you know where we end up.
I think Zoe is showing us the way.
I hope Koko handles it, he has been a quiet, suburb dog used to this sprawling lot. The urban density is startling at times.

Thank you all for understanding. It has been a roller coaster of emotions.

I know that where ever you end up it will be the beginning of a grand new adventure for you hubby and Koko too.
Our friends here have just done the same thing. Sold their house and bought a condo by High Park. It has not been without some traumatic moments as it is a lifestyle change. But change can be good and I hope this is the one that you and hubby will come to embrace thoroughly. Walk to the store. The park. New smells and doggie friends for Koko.

Big hugs and lotsa love

Hey darl! A fast sale is a good sale :) funnily enough my house is on the market at the moment too. I am on work/holiday over in Australia right now so have suggested to agent be good if it sold while I am away! So will see what happens, has already been some interest from the weekend open home so waiting for an offer. Haven't bought new place yet either, if I don't find one soon will bunk in Mum and Dads garage with Flynn till we do. I am sure he will be most pleased to be living in the house of constant spoiling with me there too! But no hurry so if I do not get the price I want, can easily take it back off. I am home on Sunday, is exhausting this holidaying :)

Flynny doing good with mum and dad, but for wouldn't you know it, dad ended up in hospital on Sunday night, nothing major but a trip in the ambulance nonetheless. I am sure they save it up for when I am gone!! They did not tell me till he was home again because they knew I would fly straight home. Fingers crossed they all behave from now on!

I keep telling myself a change is as good as a holiday, re the house moving business, yes new things to get used too, but it will be positive I am sure, thinking of you Addy with much love xxx

I read your post last nite and tears just flowed. I know how hard it was to leave a space you shared with Zoe. But I know she wants you to be happy no matter where you are....and that she will always be by your side no matter where you are. But it is just so hard to walk away from those tangible things that are connected to our memories.

My best to you, hubby and Koko as you start this new adventure together.
Much love and many hugs,
Leslie

Oh my goodness, I came here to Zoe because at noon I was face timing Kate as she was so excited about her 3 days in Paris and was at the Louve, the next thing I know there are terrorist attacks and we can't find my Kate and all I could see was her glowing happy face at the Louve. finally, finally, she answered her phone and is safe in her friend's apartment, scared to death.

I thought for a moment, no I can't lose her too, not Zoe and my Kate.

But she is safe and now we have to figure out how to bring her home.

I can't stop crying so I came here. I have never been so scared in my whole life

Zoe, your sister is safe, we will bring her home now.

OMG Addy, What a scare for you and I am so very happy that Kate is safe.

Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Love and hugs, Lori

Thank goodness Kate is safe! I did see a phone number on the screen when watching CNN that could be used by Americans in Paris to receive assistance. It might have been a local (Parisian) number to reach the State Department.

Omg. Scared the bejeebes out of me for a moment there. Yes the consulate should be able to advise Americans on how to revise travel arrangements. I imagine the borders are closed until they sort out who might be still alive and involved but I can't see it as an arrangement that will last very long. Too hard with Paris being a major travel hub could just be a delay of flights is all. In the mean time she has friends there you said that she can be with.
Hopefully we will know more tomorrow on how things will proceed. Deep breaths doll.

Love

Awwww Addy, so glad you came to Zoe and us. Circling you with tight hugs and much love, like we do so well. Kate is safe and she's coming home. We'll wait it out together. Please keep us updated as you're able.

Circle of love,
Kathy