We are about to wrap up 2021 and walk into 2022. I'd like to say we are walking forward with great anticipation and hope, but for many trepidation and uncertainty feel more like it. What are you looking forward to? If you are to thrive, not just survive in 2022, what are some things you'd… Continue reading Looking Ahead
Month: December 2021
Merry Christmas
The Christmas break is finally here! The presents are under the tree! The plans are made and all the food is purchased for the meals. I am thankful! Thankful for the friends that have weathered the year with me. Thankful for the family that I have the privilege of spending another Christmas season with. Thankful… Continue reading Merry Christmas
Counting down
It's that time of year when everything feels like it's coming to an end but there's so much to anticipate! There have been many things that remind me of endings and beginnings. Our kids have been counting down to the last day of school (which was today). The advent calendar is counting down to Christmas.… Continue reading Counting down
Normal
So many of us want life to return to "normal". "I want a normal Christmas!" "I want travel to feel normal again!" "When will shopping be normal?" I hear these comments everywhere and I wonder what normal is? If you have ever heard of the bell curve you know where the concept of normal comes… Continue reading Normal
Winter
Snow Ice Covid Mastercard Air Canada Accident Insurance Shopping Kids Paperwork These are all things that have tried to steal my joy this week! Each thing on the list had it's own set of challenges. Each one provided a choice for me to make about how I would let it shape me. Stuff will continue… Continue reading Winter
Other Mother 