It was great to get home! My reunion with my little granddaughter, Cadia was worth all the delayed planes and I have been loving every minute with her. Her sweet ways and sparkling eyes have long stolen my heart. I have also enjoyed reconnecting with my other loved ones and getting back into the groove of working.

The plan was to be home for a couple of weeks and then head out walking again but the plan has gone the way of the dodo bird on account of my purse being stolen. After getting groceries, while returning the cart (about 20 feet away from my car) my purse was taken right out of my front seat just as bold as you please.

The Food Basics security footage showed me leaving the store with my purse. I remember looking at the empty cart as I returned it, narrowing the theft down to that brief moment when my back was turned. Apparently this new tactic is becoming a thing as stores generally do not have cameras in the parking lot. Aside from the cost and inconvenience of replacing all my cards and losing everything else in my large leather bag, I was buying a saw mill that day and had $4500.00 of hard earned cash in my purse to pay for it.

I am ultra cautious and aware while travelling but I guess I let my guard down here at home. I generally tend to be a trusting sort – in the summer the blueberries at my roadside stand are sold on the honor system and so far that has worked – but I also know that we are living in increasingly desperate times. I still believe that most people are good and trustworthy but I will move forward with more vigilance and caution.

By the end of that day, while obviously still shocked and gut punched by the monetary loss, I had it settled in my mind that it was just money. It wasn’t people and it’s the people in my life that matter. My family and friends were ok and I was ok. I could earn more money. So I am staying home and doing that. I like to think there is a reason why things unfold as they do but sometimes poopy things just happen. I had a good cry and then I let it go.

I am fortunate to have wonderful family and friends who give me much joy. Thank you for sharing this crazy adventure we call life with me. And thank you for taking the time to read. I truly appreciate it! See you on the flip side! Maybe in the blueberry field!

Take good care!

Arlene aka… Blueberry.