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As we are on a journey of transition with Jeff’s work injuries, we decided to go and help with a kids camp in the Idaho Sawtooth Mountains. No point in moping around when there are things we cannot change. Might as well be helpful…
Meanwhile, Clairesse is making the transition to Horse Wrangler in Plains, Wa. at the Youth Dynamics Stonewater Ranch. Youth Dynamics is a non-profit organization that focuses on building positive connections with teens and young adults to hear about and experience real relationships leading to…
Unbeknownst to us, Jeff’s background check had not yet been received on Tuesday morning. Thankfully he came to the class with me. I knew I was going to need his presence to keep these kids moving along. I planned to use Jeff’s medical leave…
Jeff and I got to bed about 3:45 Halifax time. I remember thinking that I would never be able to get up in time for breakfast after so little sleep. Then I remembered it was only 11:45 Seattle time. I was so tired I…
The Quality Inn at the Halifax airport has a really outstanding selection for breakfast. Their staff was friendly and helpful so much so that they noticed what was needed without being asked. Christjanna’s last day with us was bitter sweet as we enjoyed eggs,…
We arrived in Halifax and found our small and well equipped Airbnb apartment close to all things downtown. Our first night we walked and found a Tonys pizza where we ordered “donair” and shawarma. It was okay but not fantastic. As we ate, we…
When people ask me what I do for work, I sometimes tell them that I am a professional homeschooling mom. Since I do so many things, that seems to cover it all. I continue to find there is always something that can be learned…
A delightful journey to the land of Anne of Green Gables, white and red sands and cliffs, vast vistas of the Atlantic and Saint Lawrence river, friendly people and off season peace welcomed us after we landed in Halifax and picked up our…