Where has the time gone? We can hardly believe it, but we
have been back in Canada for 3 years!
Pat finished chemo and radiation in 2014 – he was glad to
get that behind him. However, for most of 2015 we were waiting to find out if he
was in remission. He had two “iffy” scans and we didn’t find out that he was
out of the woods until the end of August. Woohoo!
Once the relief set in that Pat was in remission, we started
to think about the possibility of returning to Nicaragua. So….we have good news
to share – we are returning to Nicaragua in December 2016! Only 44 days to go!
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| Cuba - Cayo Guillermo |
As much as we loved
both Leon and Pearl Lagoon, we won’t be returning to either of those places.
After a couple of vacations in Cuba we realized how much we loved white sandy
beaches, palm trees and easy access to snorkeling. So, our plan is to move to
Big Corn Island where we will be able to enjoy the beach life in abundance.
One of the goals that we set when we returned to Canada was to collect enough Air Miles to "pay" our way back when we were ready to return. Our goal was achieved and only had to pay the taxes. What we hadn't considered was that we wouldn't be able to have a direct flight to Managua. Therefore, we will be arriving in Liberia, Costa Rica and traveling by bus up to Granada for a week to get reacquainted with old friends - a happy alternative.
We have enjoyed exploring more of Nova Scotia, but are happy and excited to be leaving before the cold and old man winter returns.
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| Luckett's Vineyard - Nova Scotia |
Finally, we must say, that we have really appreciated the loving support we’ve
received over the last 3 years helping us to conquer the CANCER beast. Without
the support, sometimes daily, from our close friends and a fantastic team of
doctors and nursing staff, it would have been even more difficult than it was.
Also, the support that we received from Debbie’s place of employment (Transcontinental Halifax) has been
truly amazing. A huge THANK YOU to everyone!
