A letter of Thansgiving

Happy thanksgiving

The trees are zipping past as miles of track are covered on the way back to Union station in the heart of the city that never stops. A weekend of work has ended off with small talk over pasta and a glass of wine in an artsy apartment of a cousin of mine. There's so much for me to be thankful for.

So many times I've heard comments such as "it must be hard", "you must miss home", "I don't know how you do it" and I just smile and shrug. When I have time like this on the train to reflect upon where I am in my life and where I've come I can't help but smile. Of course it's hard. Of course I miss home. And I don't even know how I do it sometimes. However, I can't stop and just focus on those thoughts. There's so much around me that I have to be thankful for.

I have an amazing opportunity to do my MA in a new city and experience something I never have before. I'm thankful for the apartment and living situation the Lord has provided me with. I am thankful for a supportive family, who I do miss, but can call at any hour in the night or day and know they'll be there. Not only do I have a family to be thankful for, but a friend group who is just as much family to me as anyone I know. 

Sure it's cloudy and rainy, but I am thankful for the cool fall weather and grey sky that really makes the changing leaves even more vibrant. I am thankful for a warm cup of coffee to accompany me on this trip back home. 

The list could go on and on, but I really just wanted to write a little letter even though I said I wasn't able to continue the letter blog. Perhaps a letter every once in a while would be okay. A time for me to reflect. A time for me to update and let you know that everything is good.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

Yvette

Dear Readers

Dear Readers,

I must first apologize for the lateness of this apology and also I must apologize for my lack of posts.

When I started out over 300 days ago I set out to write a letter to an individual each day of the year as a way to stop my life and think of someone other than myself. Now that I write that goal out again I feel selfish in writing this letter.

My life has become to fill with many pressing things that I'm having trouble keeping in order. Thus I must apologise and say I will not, at this point, be continuing letters daily as I do not have time to sit down for a good portion of time to write a meaningful letter. As you may have noticed my letters have been lacking in almost everything and that wasn't the point of this project. It was not to be seen as a burden or chore and I fear that's what it has become.

So on that note, I hope to continue this some day in the future when I have sorted through the many things on my plate. I am sorry.

I love and miss you all.

Sincerely,

Yvette

Dear Luke

Dear Luke,
I've made it through the book you wrote and was very intrigued by the way it was written. By understanding who you were, what you focused on because of your profession and how you had interactions with Jesus, I was able to read through the gospel and learn more about my savior. I'm so happy for that and I'm so blessed to have His entire word in my hands. Why wouldn't I study it continuously?
It must have been difficult as a physician back in those times. However, it's amazing that you were there to see all these miracles, things being performed that medicine even today would never be able to do. I bet you were floored when you saw these things. Can't wait to have a good chat about it in heaven!
Sincerely,
Yvette

Dear Zephaniah

Dear Zephaniah,
I've rediscovered your book and am enjoying the words that God wrote through you. It has inspired me and helped me through a very busy week. I just want to say thanks God for sending such a great message through your prophet. I can't wait to meet you in heaven!
Sincerely,
Yvette

Dear Russia

Dear Russia,
Can you please stop being stupid so I can come back and visit you? I'd really appreciate it and it would make my language learning so much easier. -sigh-
Sincerely,
Yvette

Dear Petersburg Group

Dear Petersburg Group,
How could I not write a letter while you're all together and enjoying yourselves?! I miss you guys so much it's killing me that I'm not there to celebrate with you guys. I'm secretly glad Tobi and Nelson/Alex aren't with you guys either because that way I actually would be dying missing out. At least I can call Tobi and we can mope about it together haha.
I hope everyone's semester is going great and that you guys are having a great time this week. Try and relax a bit, but have a lot of fun! Have some good adventures that'll be as memorable as Russia. Try to be...smarter than we were in Russia. I know it's not the same being in Newfoundland, but who knows when the next time you'll all be together is?!
I'm living vicariously through you all in the photos and messages that have been sent my way. I love it haha. Take care and have a drink (or two or three) for me!
Love y'all.
Sincerely,
Yvette

Dear Donna and Gerry

Dear Donna and Gerry,

Expect an email in your inbox!

Sincerely,

Yvette