This Simple Life

I am warning you, I am very sappy.

Before we came to Scotland I can remember laying in bed crying. I was excited to come here, but I had a 5 month old and I wouldn't have any family or friends, I didn't know anyone, I would be on my own. I have never been a big "change" person. I just don't like it, but it is necessary and in most cases change is good. My sweet husband is always so good to me and so thoughtful. He sends me flowers a lot. For no reason other than to just brighten my day or let me know that he loves me and is thinking of me. I am surprised every time I get them. I got a bouquet today from the local florist here who are just amazing. They make the most amazing bouquets, so full of color and different flowers and scents, they are gorgeous flowers and gorgeous people that own and run the shop. There is man that has delivered every bouquet and today when I opened the door, he said to me "I understand that this is your last bouquet. It has been a pleasure delivering flowers to you" and then he kissed me on the cheek and said "May all your problems be small." I started crying. The people of this community have been so amazing to us. They have welcomed us with open arms and have treated us like family. They have smiled and nodded and asked how we are adjusting. They have played with my son and treated him like one of their own. JR doesn't go a day at work without someone asking after us. I am so torn at leaving, part of me could stay here forever. It is the most beautiful place I have ever seen, it is safe and clean and full of wonderful people that truly care. It has been like stepping back in time. Everything closes at 5pm. There is nothing open on a Sunday, family is placed on the top of the priority list always. I just absolutely love it. I have met some amazing people that I know will be in my life always. It has been the most amazing experience in the world and I am so thankful that we were able to live here. I look around at my 200 year old restored mill house sitting on a waterfall and despite the imperfections and lack of amenity I feel more at home here than I have anywhere else. I love it and I am going to miss it. I am going to post some of my favorite pictures of my time here in Thurso, and of the people who have made a difference in our lives in the coming days and weeks. We will take a piece of this place with us and try to continue the lifestyle we live now. We are simple. We do simple things and don't get caught up in all of the crap and materialism that is so prevalent in other parts of the world. I always want to remember that and strive to live it.