In a month I will fly back to Canada, my home for 63 years. I will visit places that I have lived for many years. I will see familiar places and people.

It’s no longer my home though. My home is Belize, here I have quickly built roots and a small community. So different from where I came. Arid semi-desert to lush rain forest.

I still have my trusty truck from Canada, but I will fly back, Not my favorite thing! Landing and buying clothes so I don’t freeze in the spring weather of Alberta.

I will miss my cats terribly, even though they will be well cared for in the Cat Kingdom. I will spend to many nights in hotels, on strange beds.

My Mom, I will get to spend time with her as she continues this long journey, perhaps for the last time. Who knows? I will also get to spend time with my sister and her children.

So all in all a necessary sacrifice.