Bonsoir.
And I do mean “Hello there,” said shyly, timidly, for I haven’t been very present and yet you all have been extremely gracious and supportive.
It has been an unusual Summer. And it isn’t finished yet, so I will beg more of your patience for a little while longer – say two weeks or so – and then I will be so very excited to return to regular programming.
For you see, we are moving. Out of Arles but nearby. To a village that I hope will remain my secret. But then again you know of it already, as I have referred to it as My Secret Provence several times in the past.
Sometimes a certain place calls to you and won’t let you go until you make it your own. It took us almost one year but that is what Remi and I have done. We stopped looking for houses and started focusing on the where. No, we didn’t buy but found a rental that makes me say, “Hello House,” each time that I walk in the open front door. I smile broadly as I open up the shutters to let the light in.
You will understand when you see it. But not yet. No, I won’t share until we are moved in. I am funny that way.
Until then, can you stand by me a little longer, even if I am silent? My trip to the States ended up being longer than I had planned and so now, despite fierce jet-lag, I am thrown into the thick of packing and renovating before the moving date of the 21st. I am honestly not certain how much I will be around before then. But please don’t go away, for a quiet slice of the real Provence awaits you…yes, it still exists…
Do you have your hand on the door handle? I do, all while looking over my shoulder with much Gratitude. Arles will always be here for me but now we are certain and ready to start a new adventure.
For those of you that are wondering, yes, Remi and the boys are doing just fine and were very happy to welcome me home, albeit one in transit. No more to say about that, I am looking forward.
For there are good things ahead, I feel it in my bones.
Have a wonderful weekend. Toast the Summer for me, will you?
I was going to say that the pups don't look too mad at you for being away so long, but upon 2nd glance, maybe they do! (just a little). Yes, this has been a cuckoo crazy summer for you; hopefully you had fun here and hopefully your move will be smooth and WAY less exhausting than mine was!! (wish I was going to be there to be as helpful as you were to me!). I'm so happy that you're home safe and that you've found such a beautiful home to move into! Don't worry, we all love you and will be patient while you recover, pack and move. And we will excitedly wait for more great adventures and beautiful posts!!!
Happy days…first for you, Remi and the 'boys'…then for us , your adored readers.
Have a wonderful new beginning…..more magic to share.
Joy
Montreal In Summer
Very pleased for all of you! Beginnings can be so exciting, and you know we can hardly wait to hear more.
xo
And so it begins. The satisfaction and sighs of closing one chapter of life….and then the sniff of the new: …the suspense, the fresh sounds, the taste of unexpected thoughts and childlike delight of discovery….
I am very excited for you and Remi to begin this new chapter and while moving is exhaustingly overwhelming at times, I sense a warmth flooding over you – which is probably not so much to with the summer sun as with the knowledge that golden opportunities lay ahead.
Delighted for you and the "boys", Heather! Wishing you an uneventful, easy move and looking forward to seeing the new digs!
How wonderful! I can't wait to see photos of your new home. Hope your move is smooth and uneventful!
Oh, Heather, this is wonderful news! You sound happy and looking forward to the move. So, you see, it was meant to be this place all along. Feeling happy, feeling excited for all of you. I know how very difficult moving can be, but when one is as excited as I think you are you just put one foot in front of the other and, as you said, look forward.
Onward & Upward !
I am very, very happy to read this post.
After the 4th and before the 14th………
My very best wishes.
Congratulations on finding your new abode, Heather! I am excited for you (all four) and looking forward to hearing more (but happy to wait until you are at least somewhat settled). We will raise a glass to you all on the evening of July 21, knowing that the moving part is behind you. I wish I were there to help! Try to take a few moments to rest a couple of times each day while you are adjusting to the time change and the effects of flying dehydration…it will pay off! Fondly, Leslie in Oregon
Dear Heather,
I am so very happy for you and Remi ( and the boys!) Of course I look forward to hearing from you when you are all settled in to the new abode. I love the way it all happened….just knowing when you saw and felt it was right!
xoxo
Karena
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