In 2001, my husband and I moved from Ontario to Sidney, BC. We knew immediately after walking along Robert’s Bay together that we would grow old together in this little town. Kim had been through several years of cancer treatment and we moved west to fulfil our dream to live near the sea.
From the very first day we arrived, we were welcomed by the kindness of locals on the peninsula. This song reflects the genuine love I have for this beautiful part of the world and my huge love for my husband of 35 years.
I wrote the melody and lyrics while walking on Robert’s Bay. It came to me suddenly and I hurried home to try it out on guitar. My dear friend, Joey Smith, created an arrangement to showcase Richard Moody on violin. Several locals claim it as their ‘official song’ and I was recently asked to perform it for a friend’s husbands’ memorial service. I hope it resonates with people and brings them joy.
I’m enormously grateful to live here on the peninsula!