A New Beginning

June 10th 1945
This has been quite the 3 years. On January 12^th 1943 John asked me to be his wife, I was expecting it to be later on in the year, but he surprised me by asking me while having dinner together with my family. My mom and sister seemed really happy for me, and I think my dad was too, but you could see that he was a little bit worried and happy at the same time because not only was I going to be a wife I was also going to move to Canada, but we don’t know when yet. 2 months later on March 4^th 1943 John and I got married. I was the happiest girl in the world.
2 years later the allies have claimed victory of the war. It was declared just a month ago. I was so happy and relieved that it was over.
Now, I’m writing as an official Canadian in my new home of Alberta. The boat ride getting here wasn’t so bad because I was able to meet new people and meet others who had left everything at home and were starting a new chapter in their lives with their husbands just like me. Being in Canada for over a month now and I have to say I really miss my home I’m feeling very homesick. I really miss my family and the way we used to be together and do things as a family. It feels really different because I’m used to the city and have everything surround me. Now, that I am surrounded by farm land and more farm land I feel very out of place. I think it will take me a while to get used to this new life, but I don’t mind it because all I want to do is be with the love of my life and enjoy our new life together.
John and I have been together for over 2 years now and I just found out 2 days ago that I am pregnant! John and I are thrilled. Right now though, I still have to adjust to this new life as a Canadian, I know it won’t be easy, but I’ll make it through
~ Shirley Reynolds