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The Messy Middle Memoirs's avatar

I just recently wrote about nature and posted it. It’s titled May 22, 2026… unique title, right? 😅 I’d love for you to read it if you feel called to, as I share a bit about my life.

I love that you moved your life after the age of 50 to somewhere you didn’t know many people. For a long time, my soul has called to the water, trees, mountains.

Life had other plans, of which I wouldn’t change. However, as noted in my article above, I’m now asking questions about the second half of my life, putting myself back into the equation, and the water still calls to me, beach towns, cottage country… I do believe part of my soul calling is tied to water.

Albeit, I would have such a terrible time leaving my grown children. (My timeline would maybe be 2–5 years from now.) But I’ve known for so long that it’s where I’ve wanted to be, circumstances just haven’t allowed it.

Nature holds me a lot during transition. I would love to experience the vastness like you are able to.

I live in a city, and we have coulees nearby. I’ve never visited Ontario (TO for work) before, but it sounds beautiful. I’ve been to both the east and west coasts of Canada and personally prefer the east.

If you could pick 3–5 spots in Canada, or even just Ontario, for the water, scenery, nature, and overall feeling… what would you choose, and why?

Kelly Wagner's avatar

Hi there—ah yes it does sound like we have a similar reverence and respect for nature and the turning of the seasons…both in the garden and in life :) It’s a journey indeed, learning to be a mom to young adults. I have just one son, and he’s getting married next month—and moving 2hrs from where they are was (and still remains) the only hard thing about not having stayed in the same town. Finding our selves in the second half of life can take us to different places indeed…here’s to the journey, Ms MMM! 🙂

Adrianna Cripps's avatar

2025 was a winter year for me. A year of pruning that felt like death but I knew it was what God had for me. And He had been planting new seeds this year and it feels like spring! I started writing and worshipping with music again! I love “Nature doesn’t hustle.” Very true. I’m going to add it to my list of quotes right next to…ruthlessly illuminating hurry from my life!

Kelly Wagner's avatar

Hi Adrianna! Glad to hear you're feeling more 'springy'...2025 was a winter for a lot of people I've been talking with, myself included. And I'm also feeling like spring again 😊🌱🌷 Time to turn those seeds into sprouts and sprouts into abundant growth. Sending love to you! 💛