From the Ground Up

The Journey

"And that's a wrap, Jenna!" Luke smiled. The past year with the money-issues, the launch of my home line then the accident - it was all worth this moment of creating my second 32 Bridge Album.

"Thanks everyone," I was handed a glass of champagne from Stella and raised it up, "I know it was uncertain if I would make it back here. Your patience, support and commitment to this album means the world to me." I looked at Luke and he nodded, "Cheers ya'll!"

"We are so proud of you Jen," Hunter smiled as we sat around the table for dinner, "when's the release date?"

"November twenty fifth," I smiled, swirling my spaghetti onto my fork, "I wanted the albums and presale to be all set before Christmas, but I wanted to be home for Easton and Beckett's birthdays." I looked at the boys.

"What's the album called mom?" Easton asked with great enthusiasm.

"I've called it The Journey." I smiled, "It has been such a journey this past year and I think this album really captured it." Thinking how everything unfolded after the accident, to losing Millie and coming to terms with hanging up my guitar for good - this year was a journey and a gift. "What journeys are you guys on right now? Anything exciting?"

Beckett went into extraordinary detail about going to the regional badminton finals - something Hunter and I knew nothing about. Easton surprised us by asking Hunter to teach him guitar so he could join the grade 9 band in the fall. Sutton reminded us for the hundredth time that she's auditioning for the blue bird open mic and she told Hunter all about the spring show series she wants to do with Izzy.

"Is it just me or are our kids all over the place?" I said, pulling back the duvet. Hunter agreed.

"I am so impressed with Beckett and Sutton with their sports. And Easton - that surprised me!"

"Absolutely. I'm excited for them."