Getting Through the Winter Blahs!!

I feel like I'm finally coming out of the winter blahs! The weather was so great last week. We managed to get in a few walks to the grocery store and lots of outdoor playing. My mind is ready for a break from snow. We also survived our week of celebrations. Valentine's Day, Family Day, Beck's birthday, KC's birthday and Jae's birthday. I've finally found time today to finish, Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson. Someone in my book club picked this book to read and I am so glad she did. In elementary school I fell in love with Anne of Green Gables. This book is a prequel to the Anne of Green Gables books. Budge Wilson completed this book with the blessing of Lucy Maud Montgomery's family. This book renewed in me my love for Anne. This read reveals the darker, sadder side of Anne's life. The readers learn of Anne's parents and how she lost them. Then she is taken in by a family that shows her no love but demands her hard work in raising their children. Tragedy strikes again and again but Anne's spirit somehow survives despite little love or even caring. Anne cares for those around her physically and has her imagination to keep her company. Once again, I can't help but fall in love with the story of Anne with an 'e'.