The warmth of family.

It's been good to be in Vancouver for the past few days. It was tough to leave Portland last Saturday. After packing my last few belongings I headed north towards the Canadian border, it was easier to leave Oregon knowing I will see my son on my way home in about two weeks. 

The wondrous thing about being in Vancouver is spending time with family and getting to eat Indian food I didn't have to prepare! Last night we were at my brother's home, gathered around the dinner table enjoying favorite dishes prepared by my sister-in-law; teasing my young niece and nephew endlessly-- good times!

We all wished my son and daughter could have joined us here in Vancouver this summer; they were both present in our hearts and stories being told about them. Many trips down memory lane accompanied by laughter as well as wistful sighs, missing the members of our families no longer with us.

I have been busy with Feng Shui consultations for family friends, going to familiar haunts and discovering new places to see. Today my sister and I were in downtown Vancouver, how this city has changed in the last few years. I remember how easy it was to go to downtown; it was such an accessible city. Of course now with the city growing it feels as though it's bursting at the seams.

Sometime next week I will be my sister's radio guest. She owns her own radio station called RJ1200. I will be doing a show on numerology. I am anxious to get home to Oklahoma, see my daughter and two brand new Cocker Spaniel puppies!