Hardly a day goes by that I can't believe the good place that I find myself in, hardly a day goes by that I don't feel gratitude for the three events that have made all the difference in my life. Here they are presented in chronological order.
Second, Mary.
My parents may have brought me to Canada, but the best thing that's ever happened to me was meeting Mary in university, and sharing the rest of her life with me.
After 38 years of knowing each other, the last 32 in wedded bliss (for better or for worse), I'm still amazed that Mary "chose" me. She is generous and intelligent, with the kind of physical and inner beauty that will last throughout all her years. She is always looking out for our family, the less fortunate and disadvantaged in society, including humane society residents. Even her imperfections are endearing. I can see her DNA in Ben and Tomas, her energy and soul in Ben, Tomas, and Liam. The Lawyer, The Software Developer, and The Swimmer: beautiful kids: all thanks to Mary.
My knowing Mary fast-tracked my integration into Canadian life and culture. Early on, she introduced me to CBC, Cohen, pine forests, Western classical music, and the Canadian worldview. Have I mentioned dogs, cats, birds?
Mary also introduced me to the job that I've held for the last 30 years, and this job, this calling, is the third gift that I am grateful for.
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