Nice to have a virtual hug -and a big hug back to your and yours.
I’ve rather had the opposite situation. I’ve never lived alone, or lived a day of my life that I wasn’t loved or had someone to lean on. I’m 73 and husband 75. The idea of one of us being alone is pretty overwhelming. I do believe that strength comes from being tested, as you’ve been. I sincerely hope we’ll have your strength.
Loved Western Canada. Drove through Edmonton in the autumn and thought it was one of the most beautiful places I’d ever been. On the other hand, I did notice that all the parking lots had cords hanging down for the cars. So I REALLY hope you weren’t in your car in a Western Canadian winter.