Off she goes!
As parents we want our children to spread their wings and fly away. When they leave to build their own lives is when you know or you hope they are ready to conquer the world. This week our oldest is Continuer la lecture Off she goes!
Vacations
I am lucky to work in a place where our lunch hours are so short and scheduled that we have the opportunity to eat as a family around the table pretty regularly. I also happen to work with really lovely Continuer la lecture Vacations
to deal with illness, you better be heathy
Recently I found myself on hold on the phone for 15 minutes before hanging up. It was my second attempt to reach an office in our health system. Before the calls I searched the internet for the office names and phone Continuer la lecture to deal with illness, you better be heathy
You shouldn’t be counting…
It is clear that there are moments in life where one must simply act without counting the hours it takes or try to measure. You must just throw yourself into it. This is true for parents. It is true in one’s Continuer la lecture You shouldn’t be counting…
The Dad identity
In honour of Father’s Day I wanted to write some awe inspiring words of celebration in honour of the father of my children; an Ode to Fatherhood if you will. But I won’t. You see, I am the partner in the parenting Continuer la lecture The Dad identity
committees
Sometimes I think to join committees you should be committed. I say this as I finish a 3 year mandate on the User Committee of a residence of people who are losing their autonomy. Wednesday this week is my last official act Continuer la lecture committees
Don’t Assume
A few weeks ago I touched upon hospital beds and how they were a place for silliness and family time. The hours spent visiting my husband in the hospital with the children, cuddled on the bed watching TV or sitting on Continuer la lecture Don’t Assume
The tip of the iceberg…
Last week I deviated from my basic theme of living despite illness to share having had the occasion to remember and celebrate two women who were important to me. These women were my father’s sisters. They passed away within a few Continuer la lecture The tip of the iceberg…
Seasons
I take this opportunity to celebrate two women I loved that have passed recently. Out of respect for both women and their families I choose to avoid information that may identify them though their loved ones will recognise them. I Continuer la lecture Seasons
Hospital beds
I was accompanying someone to the hospital a few days ago. As we were waiting for a small day surgery, I noticed a woman waiting for hers as well. She was with her mate. As we waited, I noticed he Continuer la lecture Hospital beds