I met Carol last summer in her beautiful home that she shared with her husband and very sweet dog, Maggie. Since we last spoke, they have sold their home and have decided to move to Ottawa where her daughter and stepdaughter and 8 year old grandson live. They will of course have to adjust to their new lives there,settling in, meeting people, and finding activities they can enjoy but she is up to the task.
Life has been full of changes and challenges which is what we talked about during our chat. Much has been overcome in her recent past, including a surgery and subsequent physiotherapy, and then losing her beloved mother and having her daughter move away to Ottawa. Of course with that much life upheaval, it’s not always been easy but Carol has been working on creating a space where she could feel happier.
After years spent working first as a secretary at Cadbury and CJAD and then in advertising sales at the CHOM/CKGM radio station, she has had to adjust to life as a retired woman and the new life she has created.
One of the important life lessons that Carol has learned in recent years has been in learning to let go.This has been learned as she has worked on decluttering her home and donating things. This has made her feel lighter and more encouraged and motivated as she has cleaned out her space. It allowed her to work on her goals, one of which is aging gracefully and feeling well,, both in mind and in body. Something she should all aspire to do.
