March already

Well, spring is almost here - although it's been a very rainy spring break. I feel pretty good most of the time though. I feel like things are moving forward. So much has happened - it's been three months after all! As for Alex, he is now working in Airdrie, and living there too. It was a long and challenging road. Son-in-law Paul found out they were hiring at Pro-Pak in Airdrie, and put in a good word for Alex. Alex, who had found a job washing dishes in Sidney, got a call to go out for an interview, and within 48 hours he was on his way. He flew out with just a few possessions and stayed with C&P. No one guessed it would be for over a month! The interview went not so well, but finally the guy called back and said Alex had the job if he could get his CWB rating. He tried, but didn't make it the first time. He practised the following weekend, then went back the following Wednesday and passed two out of three. He got the job, and Catherine and Paul helped him find a place within walking distance of his new job. He is doing pretty well I think. He is proud to be making $17/hr. He can get his license now but can't really afford a car so he is just waiting, walking to work every day. Friends are taking him here and there. I still worry when he doesn't get in touch. I think he still is struggling with some issues, and it's hard not to micro-manage his life. He is 22 after all, and we have to let him go. But, there is progress. I hope he will come back for Easter and for John's birthday. Catherine, Paul and Ava are doing so well. Ava is 5 months now. She is very cute - and very energetic. Catherine and Paul are constantly tired, but they are so good at being parents now, and having a great time. We are excited that Catherine and Ava are coming next week!The crib is all set up for her. Andrew is settled in in Berkeley, with Sheralyn and Jackson some of the time. Sadly, Lorretta has cancer and has been in hospital for almost six weeks now.She is weak and they haven't started chemo yet. It's been a hard time for Sheralyn and Jackson too. Andrew seems to love his job there, and when they are all down there they are having a great time. Heather came over last weekend. She needs more money to pay for a big phone bill.