Oct17

Savour the Moments

Posted on October 17, 2020 by arlenekeith

I have just returned from 12 days in Alberta visiting my daughter Sabrina and her husband Ben. Sabrina and I canoed down the stunning Maligne River, we hiked up glorious mountain trials and looked down on glaciers, we camped out, we slept in, we ate great food, and frequently laughed until we hurt. It was an amazing trip that I will cherish.

During the canoe trip we met a lady who very recently lost her mother suddenly and unexpectedly. By the campfire we listened to stories of adventures that she shared with her mother. I was painfully aware of how bittersweet it must have been for her to watch Sabrina and I. Wiping away tears, she implored us to savour every moment together. And I do. I really, truly do.

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Sherri on October 17, 2020 at 8:57 pm said:

What a beautiful time you had. Gorgeous pics. Yes, we must cherish These times with our children. One never knows when life changes.

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- arlenekeith on October 17, 2020 at 11:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sherri. Yep, that’s for dang sure. In a heartbeat everything can change.
  
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Christine Susan Litchfield on October 17, 2020 at 10:07 pm said:

Stunning scenery!! I remember when I saw Sabrina when she was one week old. You unwrapped her from her blankets so I could see all of her. I remember how in awe you were that you had her. Sweet memories. Xx Sue

On Sat, Oct 17, 2020 at 2:45 PM The Flip Side of Fifty wrote:

> arlenekeith posted: ” I have just returned from 12 days in Alberta > visiting my daughter Sabrina and her husband Ben. Sabrina and I canoed down > the stunning Maligne River, we hiked up glorious mountain trials and looked > down on glaciers, we camped out, we slept in, we ate grea” >

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- arlenekeith on October 17, 2020 at 11:57 pm said:
  
  Oh remember that too. After 7 years of trying I couldn’t believe I actually had a baby. Those were exciting mind blowing days. And she has been pure joy every step of the way!
  
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Diane Bourdeau on October 18, 2020 at 2:43 am said:

Hi Arlene – This was such a special blog with such meaning and incredible photos. I really loved it. xoxox And I love you. Di >

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- arlenekeith on October 18, 2020 at 6:15 pm said:
  
  Thank you Di. It was pretty special. And I love you too!❤️
  
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rlthomas-mace@mmm.com on October 18, 2020 at 5:51 pm said:

Thank you for sharing. You two gals are beyond sweet and so happy you created another memory for the memory bank!

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- arlenekeith on October 18, 2020 at 8:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks my friend. Yep, she’s a treasure. Sometimes the happy memories are what gets us through. 😀
  
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David GIBSON on October 19, 2020 at 1:48 pm said:

Looks like a great experience & life goes by very quickly, enjoy!😋

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- arlenekeith on October 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks Dave. I was just thinking about you the other day. I guess no Michigan trip for us this year eh. Hope you and yours are well! Hugs, Arlene
  
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