Memories of Manon…
To my absolute delight, Manon came to Vancouver
For those of you who do not recognize the name, Manon was one of my very first viewers. We have kept in touch over the years and this year I finally got to give her a hug!
Her amazing smile brightened every moment I spent with her
Manon was everything I had thought she would be and then more. She was so elegant, gracious and thoughtful. She touched my heart and soul.
Perhaps one of the most endearing memories I have of her visit is the way, each time I thanked her for something, this melodious “you’re welcome” would come singing back at me. It was just so darn charming and I will hear it each time I say “thank you” to anyone. It will stay with me for the rest of my life. It also reminded me of the value of such a small response.
I heard about the fact that her local friend had been unable to do some of the sightseeing that Manon had hoped to do so I made a plan to
If you would like to see more of her visit, and some of the sights I took her to see, you will find the playlist
I would not be honest if I didn’t tell you I will truly miss Manon, her smile and everything she brings to this world. I cried when I met her and I didn’t want to cry when we parted. I worked hard to put us both into our “rational” brains before we went our separate ways. She left me a truly magical note that I couldn’t read until I got home because I didn’t want to drive in tears.
As the tears streamed down my face reading the card I was overcome with the joy and gratitude that she came Vancouver and that I got to be part of her real world, even for a moment. As I closed the thank you card I fought to smile, nod my head and say…
“… you’re welcome”
My pleasure. Thank you for letting me know.