Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Settling In

We’re getting there.  Madame Padre and I have been in the house for a few weeks now.   90% of the boxes are unpacked.   Some of the paintings and family photos are hung.   Some new furniture arrives on Friday.   Madame Padre has her favourite bench swing set up in the backyard and appears to be enjoying it.

 

Luigi has been helping unpack boxes.

 

The wargames room had one wall that was an odd shade of lime green, like a sickly sherbet.  I had some tan paint left over from an upstairs room, just enough to cover it.  I guess you could say this is my first hobby painting in the new house.

 

Tonight I found the fun paints.   Looking forward to using them again.

I’ve had a week to get used to my new job.   The view out of my window is nice.   I’m in the old base high school that has been repurposed for several units, including the Canadian Forces Chaplain School.   My position requires me to be bilingual (French and English) so I have some time to brush up my rusty French before les etudiants arrive.

Most importantly, Madame Padre and I had our first meeting with her oncologist today.  We liked him a lot. As he put it, the surgery got out all the visible “junk”, and now the task is to get rid of all the microscopic junk.   To do that, Mdme. will be starting chemotherapy in a week and she is planning to tackle it head on, as she does everything.  I’m very proud of her.   Thanks for all your kind wishes and support, they’re much appreciated.

Onwards ad upwards.

Cheers and blessings,

MP+

 

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22 comments:

  1. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comJuly 29, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    I like the bench swing! Glad that its going smooth thus far (knock knock) and thanks for the reminder to never ever move again.

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  2. tradgardmastareJuly 29, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    Good to have an update and to see the photos too.
    Take care
    Alan

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  3. Michael AwdryJuly 29, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    Delighted to hear that everything is progressing well, here's to more calm water.

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  4. TamsinPJuly 29, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    Glad to hear that you are settling in and that Mme Padre has found a good oncologist. :)

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  5. Thomas NissvikJuly 30, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    Glad to hear things are going well. I love that swing. Having one of those is among the few things that make me want a place with a garden...then I think "lawn mower" and the feeling goes away.
    Looking forward to seeing your new war games room take shape.

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  6. JamesJuly 30, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    Thanks for the SITREP. Inquiring minds needed to know!

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  7. JamesJuly 30, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    Thanks for the SITREP. Inquiring minds needed to know!

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  8. Don MJuly 30, 2015 at 4:12 AM

    Excellent news so very glad things are progressing well.....your in our thoughts and prayers.

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  9. jmilesrJuly 30, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    Nice to see you settling in - best of luck with the chemo

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  10. SkiJuly 30, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    God bless you and your wife. My mother won a bout with breast cancer early this year. I hope your situation is equally positive.

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  11. Pete.July 30, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Looks like you have found a nice place Padre- I look forward to seeing the game/ painting room develop.

    All the best again to Mme Padre from me too.

    Cheers,

    Pete.

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  12. DaiJuly 30, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Glad to hear the new digs are coming along nicely. Thank goodness for Luigi, who without being there to help, I'm sure nothing would get done.

    Best wishes for the good lady wife on her treatments.

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  13. Paul O'GJuly 30, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    I just spent 2 weeks touring your country and having a great time. What a great place you live in!

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  14. Paul FosterJuly 30, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    Excellent update. All the best for both of you.

    Model on mate.

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  15. Simon Quinton July 31, 2015 at 12:13 AM

    Nice looking place to hang your hat! I hope things go well for the Madame!

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  16. Colonel ScipioJuly 31, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    Thanks for the update, hopefully things will settle down and here's to a calmer future ahead. All the best!

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  17. Conrad KinchJuly 31, 2015 at 3:51 AM

    Looks like you're well ensconced. Glad to see things are progressing well.

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  18. Sidney RoundwoodJuly 31, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Great to hear from you Mike. Lovely looking place, and very sincere and best wishes to Mme. Padre (and you both, together). Here's hoping for a good end through the tough times.

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  19. DiplomatistJuly 31, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Glad to hear that you're settling in. Best wishes to Mdme.

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  20. Archduke PiccoloJuly 31, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Moving in is a lot more fun - and a happier time - than moving out, I find. Apart from anything else, you can take your time. All the best for you and Mrs Padre.

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  21. Moiterei_1984August 1, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    All the best to both of you! Looking forward to see how things progress in your new home and especially hobby room of course.

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  22. Mad PadreAugust 3, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Thank you all! We are making progress indeed.

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