A landmark day


I'm exhausted, but I can't go to bed yet. I'm ensconced in my home-away-from-home, Easter Seal House in Vancouver. In the morning, I'll be taking my daughter for her regular neurology appointment. She hasn't had a seizure in almost three years, but the fight against her epilepsy isn't entirely over yet. In preparation for her EEG, she has to be sleep-deprived... which means Mama has to be sleep-deprived, too. Ah well, no different from any other night, really. And it was such a wonderful day. The sun was shining in a blue sky in Whitehorse. Jade was a delightful travel companion on our flight down to Vancouver; she charmed everyone around her with her happy chatter and questions. And some other exciting things happened, too. I got a message first thing this morning from a local woman who does a show on the local French CBC radio station; she wanted to play a song from my upcoming album and promote the release concert. I got another e-mail from a producer who broadcasts for CBC North out of Montreal and I will be doing an interview with her early next week. So that was fun. Then, while I was downtown running some super-quick errands in preparation for the trip, I decided to pick up a copy of our local entertainment magazine, What's Up, Yukon. Turns out, this issue contains a review of my album. And I'm thrilled with the review. (I'll put a link up here once it's available.) THEN! When Jade and I boarded our Air North flight, I pulled out the in-flight magazine, Yukon North of Ordinary. I've been so busy, I hadn't had time to see if the Spring issue was out yet. So it was pretty thrilling to open up the magazine to page 79 and find this: Yukon North of Ordinary The article was written by local journalist / blogger / amazing mother of three (soon to be four!) Sarah Niman, and I can't believe how much information she packed into two pages. (I'll put an electronic copy of that up sometimes soon, too.) THEN!! I arrived at Easter Seal House and found that the four boxes I was expecting here had indeed been delivered. Here's what's inside those boxes: Bedroom Voice CDs ready Hot off the presses! Just over a week left before the album release, and I have a gigantic to-do list to wrestle into submission. But it will happen. And, you know, that will be an amazing day, too.

Comments


Opa:

07 Mar 2013 16:48:23

That’s what I would call an upbeat day!




Alvin Gongora:

07 Mar 2013 18:19:26

You’re amazing Fawn! No wonder there’s so much beauty coming out of you. Life hasn’t been easy for you, not every corner is painted in rosy shades, but you’ve turned all those steepy hills into vantage points for so much beauty to be fully appreciated.




Lindsay:

07 Mar 2013 19:12:31

Hurray! How exciting! So happy for you! Looking forward to reading the articles and hearing your CD.




Nita:

07 Mar 2013 21:01:11

What an inspiration you are! And yay for Jade! Here’s to hoping for more good news today!




Penny Stanley:

08 Mar 2013 00:21:53

Dear Fawn, I’m so glad that today has been such a fine day for you. I hope this is an indicator for more wonderful days to come. I’ll be praying that Jade stays seizure free. I wish you nothing but success. You’re a very talented lady!




Fawn:

08 Mar 2013 03:08:52

Thank you very much, Penny, for your kind works and kind wishes.




Fawn:

08 Mar 2013 03:11:10

Thanks Lindsay! I hope we get a chance to meet soon.




Fawn:

08 Mar 2013 03:19:00

Thank you, Nita! She did great! And it looks like we’ll be off the diet in about one year from now. GREAT news!




Fawn:

08 Mar 2013 03:22:11

Thank you for those kind words, Alvin. I guess no one really gets an easy life; we all have our trials. Right now, life is very sweet, and I appreciate it all the more for the valleys my family has come through.




Fawn:

08 Mar 2013 03:22:28

Me too! :D




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