3 fast years and the last piece of the puzzle

It's been a week of early Christmas celebreations and recognizing how much I have to be thankful for. It seems good things do come in threes.

First off, the final part of my instructor training that I was trying to become certified in was approved in Ottawa early this week. I was so happy about that, I was ready to post about it a couple of times here.
(past entries where I was going, it got cancelled, scramble for another course ect..)

Next, without a course this week I had time to get things done that we normally do not have time for. One of those things was for me to research the publications at work. Well, after the trouble I was in a few years ago I found a footnote that applies to my situation. Due to this news, as of this month I can apply for a pardon after 3 years instead of the normal 5 year wait. The paperwork is already sent in and aisde from processing time, I am told nothing should stop it.

Finally, after work yesterday I received the Criminal Records Check that I had to apply for in order to be accepted as a volunteer. I tried to pass on this requiernment becasue I knew the result from the check. I opened the enveolpe this morning, that's how reluctant I was to read the news.

Well, I was pole axed. You could have knocked me over with a feather ect... According to the search of RCMP, and both local city police all that came up was my ten year old drunk driving charge. It looks like normal, I was worrying about more things than needed.

Between all three of these items, I will have a bright 2007 and beyound. Something that I would never have looked forward to three years ago. I would never wish those dark days on anyone for any reason. Things are looking up.

Enjoy!