"Turning a Corner?"

I feel a bit better today.  I had at least 4 or 5 hours of sleep last night, and although I was still pretty anxious when I got up, it got better as the day wore on.  First thing in the morning, I met with the guy that determines the value of our contents.  This was the second meeting with him and I have to tell you that he has been exceptional.  I truly believed that he was trying to help me remember shit that was in the shed, and although I'm sure that I will remember more stuff when I need it over the next year,  I think that generally we got it covered.

Now a lot of waiting goes on, both for them to finalize contents value, and to get quotes from 17 different contractors in order to start the repairs on the garage.  As I learn more about the garage I realize how disruptive it's gonna be when they start.  When they say "attached" garage that's exactly what they mean.  Because there is no ceiling in the garage right now you can see exactly how "attached" it is.  I really don't know how they're gonna go about it, because when they remove the garage trusses there will be nothing holding up a good portion of the house roof.  I'm probably gonna learn some things.

One thing I'm a little worried about is that we leave for Tremblant 4 weeks from today, and it sure would be nice if the garage was done before that.  How else am I gonna "control" them?? I'm gonna talk to the adjuster in the morning and ask that they make it a priority.  The shed can wait til whenever.  After all, everything that we usually put in it is gone anyway!!

And if I didn't tell you this already, I continue to be impressed with The Cooperators insurance company.  Every contact so far has been professional, yet compassionate.  What a nice feeling.

I also took my own advice today and did some of the things that reduce my overwhelmed feeling.  I went for a 20 km walk/run, and I spent some time with the kids.  Even as I type this at 9:00 pm I am watching them play in the pool.  They both love the water, and when they play together in the pool, they are especially comfortable together.  It is a real pleasure to watch.  I got in for a bit myself, but I wore my wetsuit.  Pretty pathetic eh?

And today's silver lining?  The weak Canadian dollar!  Strange as it may seem, that will have a significant positive impact on the value of our destroyed motorhome.  Who would have thought?

run/walk 20 kms

...and especially for my son Michael who has spent several wonderful days with us since the fire....

"Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate."---J R R Tolkien

Love
Peter