There’s room service, and then there’s ROOM SERVICE


Saturday July 18

This is worth a second post today.

With the kids up north this weekend at a friends cottage with auntie Anneke, Jillian finally had a chance to catch her breath.She has been going nonstop since everything happened just over a week ago. Between her work, home with the kids and dog, and trying to be here with me… she’s barely had a chance to sit and think about how things have changed.  She got some things done around the house today and then came up to see me around 4 o’clock. She had asked what I needed the most and what I was craving for dinner.  A coffee machine 😳🥱 was at the top of my need list.  As for cravings for dinner… I suggested “killer piece of cheese, some delicious protein, and a glass of wine”

Ask and you shall receive...


In cognito 

Nespresso

Pre dinner cheese plate and a movie. (And YES....that is wine in the styrofoam cups)

Dinner date at my pad


Comments

  1. Rachel WilliamsJuly 19, 2020 at 8:25 AM

    Love this! Food is the most important delivery! So happy for you that she's able to sneak in to see you.

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  2. AlkeshJuly 19, 2020 at 3:40 PM

    Family - the secret behind our success. Thank you for sharing your journey. May the Force be with you!

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    1. AdamJuly 20, 2020 at 9:21 AM

      So true Alkesh. “I have spoken”. 😉i hope you’ll get that reference.

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    2. AlkeshJuly 30, 2020 at 3:01 PM

      This is the way

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  3. JasonJuly 19, 2020 at 3:46 PM

    Best delivery ever! Lucky guy!

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  4. Mark & Diane CollinsJuly 19, 2020 at 4:11 PM

    Hey Adam. So sorry to hear about your vacation interruption event, but very happy to hear you are back in Oakville, in great hands, and making good progress on the recovery. We are sending positive vibes your way every day. Big hugs to you and Jillian.

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  5. ClaudiaJuly 20, 2020 at 5:54 AM

    I love every part of this story!!! Congratulations Adam on such dramatic improvements already!!!

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  6. Jen CanhamJuly 20, 2020 at 7:12 AM

    You two are the cutest. Love you both! Totally jealous of that cheese, by the way xo

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