Home!

I am home! When I arrived late last night I looked up to a familiar sky. The Big Dipper was there and the constellations were all right where they should be, but everything else was different. The streets were empty. Buildings that should have been alight and alive with people were dark and empty. My brother and sister-in-love, who picked us up from Montreal, had to drive two cars so we could then drive my car home without contact. We could have no welcoming hugs. I am incredibly happy to be home but I also feel discombobulated – like I returned to an alternate universe. It’s unsettling.

While we were waiting for our flight in Fiji, right up until we boarded, I didn’t know if we would actually be leaving the island. And then when we were in LA, again, until we actually boarded, I felt uncertain. Who knows how all of this will end, or where it will go. The only thing I know is that I am happy to face the uncertain times ahead on Canadian soil. And I will be diligent with my self isolation.

As always, thank you for reading and sharing this ride with me. See you on the flip side. Be well and stay safe.

Arlene.

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David on March 22, 2020 at 2:14 pm said:

Good to have you home safe and sound!

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- arlenekeith on March 22, 2020 at 2:19 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much David!
  
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Shelley Harvey on March 22, 2020 at 2:15 pm said:

Welcome home! ❤

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Janet Darby on March 22, 2020 at 2:23 pm said:

Welcome home! Happy to hear you are safe & sound, back in Lanark County!

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Sherri on March 22, 2020 at 2:31 pm said:

Glad you are home safe and sound. TTYS. ❤️

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- arlenekeith on March 22, 2020 at 2:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks again Sherry! ❤️
  
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Ann Hogan on March 22, 2020 at 4:42 pm said:

Welcome home. I am so glad that you made it back. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures.
Love and hugs.

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- arlenekeith on March 22, 2020 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks Anne. It’s very good to be back and thanks for reading! Xoxo
  
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Helen Toczko on March 22, 2020 at 8:10 pm said:

Amen…sooo happy you are home now safe and sound…unfortunately in isolation but what beautiful land you have visited, and what beautiful land and home on the farm you have come home too. xo

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- arlenekeith on March 23, 2020 at 3:30 am said:
  
  Hey Helen. Thanks so much. Yes, so much to be grateful for, both away and at home. Thanks for sharing. Xoxo
  
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Diane Pennett on March 22, 2020 at 8:27 pm said:

Glad you’re home safely. Enjoyed reading about your adventures

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- arlenekeith on March 23, 2020 at 3:34 am said:
  
  Thanks Diane! I really enjoyed sharing the adventure with you. Xo
  
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Rhonda Thomas on March 23, 2020 at 11:10 am said:

Welcome home my friend! So happy to know your home safe and sound.
Let me know if you need anything….I can leave it on your step!
Love you

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- arlenekeith on March 23, 2020 at 1:50 pm said:
  
  Hey Rhonda , thanks so much! And happy belated birthday. I was out of service on your special day. Talk soon. Xoxo
  
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