Last Sunday I left Ontario for the red sand of Prince Edward Island with my parents and one of my brothers to take Meme back home to be buried. The trip was a mixture of feelings, as it was of course sad to have to say a final goodbye to Meme, but at the same time it was peaceful and good to know that she was able to find rest where her heart always belonged.
We decided to drive up to the ‘Gentle Island’ to save money (as plane tickets are very expensive), but it was definitely a long trip. The nice thing about driving instead of flying though is that you get to make little stops along the way to see things that you would otherwise pass right over. During one of our stops, I climbed out of the cramped back seat of the car to a crazy overactive baby in my tummy. As soon as I was standing, Muppet went nuts! It was doing somersaults in the lower left side of my stomach and would not stop! It kind of scared me at first, but I assume it was just trying to stretch out too after that long ride. ;)
The one thing I was really not looking forward to on this trip was the big, scary Confederation Bridge. I hate bridges with a passion! Since I can remember I have ALWAYS hated bridges….It might have something to do with reoccurring nightmares as a child of a bridge that opened up, causing my family’s van to plummet into icy waters, leaving us trapped with no way to escape… Or maybe I just don’t like them. :) Anyways, the Confederation Bridge is an 8 mile bridge *shudder* that crosses from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island. Back in the day, we used to take a ferry across, which I prefer… though I do remember having heart palpations every time my younger siblings would climb the rails and look over into the ocean. I can’t imagine how much more overprotective I’m going to be with Muppet…Man, I need to learn to breathe. ;) Anyways, as soon as we crossed that bridge, I felt happiness just spread across my body. I was back in my ‘other’ home, Prince Edward Island!

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This post was a good and long one, but it made me cry! I too am so excited to bring little girl to Norway, to experience the peaceful waters and fjords. It's such a wonderful thing that you have such a beautiful place to visit as well :) It's funny because P.E.I is very much like the Norwegian countryside and it would be awesome if we could take our little families on a trip out that way.
I would love to check out the Anne of Green Gables house and the things you love over there. I know I was there for a short time, but I loved crossing the bridge as the sun was coming up and the wonderful, warm-hearted people there.
I love this entry and little muppet will appreciate the glass and stones and red sand when she reads this in a couple years :)
Love you sista!
xoxo
OMG I totally wrote "She" that was from the soul and I totally didn't know until I read it again to make sure all was good! Well maybe my heart of hearts thinks it's a little girl! :D
Either way He/She will love this :)