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20-06-Journaling-Missed_cooking with love

20-06-Journaling-Missed_cooking with love
cookingmylife, Jun 17, 2020
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Iain had just switched to an independent restaurant from years working at hotel chains. It was a small restaurant even within walking distance of his home. It was a big move but it seemed the right time in early 2020. Little did he, or anyone, know that the world was changing in a profound and devastating way. Very very soon after he started at Article 24, the restaurant had to close and Iain was furloughed. With his marriage also ending, he lost nearly every part of his life. Even knowing he was better off than so many it was a lot to deal with. He made the decision to get off social media which was a loss to me as I always looked forward to his instagram posts for the restaurant or hotel where he worked. He is at heart a real chef who loves to cook, to feed people with loving nourishment. It also gave him the creative outlet he needed. While he went back to playing the guitar and writing music, there was no audience to get that feedback most creative people cherish. When he called last week to tell me the restaurant was opening again, I had tears for him, knowing he was so blessed to have a job to go back and the security of a boss who also owned the building. Seeing the first Instagram photo of ‘his’ kitchen today made my heart sing !!!
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    • flowersgal
      What lovely journaling of decisions, uncertainty and relief. So glad for him that he is able to go back to what he loves. I like the clock face here that reminds of us time passing and the touches of pink that give a bit of cheer. Well done, Maureen.
      Jun 17, 2020
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    • Angela Toucan
      fabulous looking kitchen, and fantastic journaling.
      Jun 17, 2020
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    • Dady
      I like your journaling and I'm happy for him that everything seems to be working out!
      Jun 17, 2020
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    • JenEm
      You have done a wonderful job of storytelling through your journaling and the photo of the kitchen. I am so glad that Iain has been able to return to his kitchen. I hope that everything works out well for him. You have documented this so well. Love!
      Jun 17, 2020
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    • ajm
      Gorgeous page and such awesome journaling!
      Jun 18, 2020
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    • LynnG
      That is such good news. I was so sad to read your journaling as it unfolded, what a tough time for him.
      Jun 19, 2020
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    • mcurtt
      I appreciated your journaling, so glad for Iain that he has a happy ending in sight.
      Jun 22, 2020
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    • bcnatty
      I love reading about his journey...and so glad that he came through and is working again!! I know that you must be overjoyed to see his happiness!! I love the simple composition of your layout!!
      Jun 23, 2020
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    • bcnatty
      I love reading about his journey...and so glad that he came through and is working again!! I know that you must be overjoyed to see his happiness!! I love the simple composition of your layout!!
      Jun 23, 2020
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    • Cherylndesigns
      I absolutely love your take on this sketch! Very interesting journaling, too.
      Jun 25, 2020
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