A Fresh New Day...

Never before have I lived by these words as I do now. Each day is a chance for a new start, no matter what happened or how I felt the day before, today is fresh and new!

Some exciting news I forgot to mention:

My parents and my sister and her family are moving to Courteny this fall. Right now they live in Rossland which is in the Kootenys. They've always wanted to live on the island but they wanted to stay close to a ski hill...so Courtney is the place to be. Very exciting.

Blue Moon Samara (horse) was born eight days ago and she is totally beautiful. I missed the quick one hour birth because I was napping that afternoon (that was the emotional meltdown day). Her and mum, Chara, are often right outside our door eating grass....Bower loves to entice the new Philly (sp?) into play - its really funny to watch.

Grandpa Jerry with the new arrival, Blue Moon Samara and her mum Chara (half an hour after birth!)

We have also decided to stay on our Island instead of moving to Victoria in the Fall, as we had previously planned. Jordan has switched his school plans and will be continuing this part of his education via correspodence. I would like to go to school as well, but not until Jonas is abit older. I am looking into a total career change and move into health care (one of my other many passions). Not yet though...they could be another little one in the future....(no I am not pregnant again!!)

Actually, I feel really good about staying here. We are surrounded by lots of family and this has proved to be a time that we need to be around them the most. Jonas is spending alot of time with his grandparents and their partners and its very important to me that he continue to be close to them. There is such depth and richness that they add to his life...each relationship is totally unique and special in its own way. I think that Jonas will be a real nature lover - he always seems happiest when outside. Last night when he came home after a long walk with Grandpa Jerry, he was so happy and talkative...he went on and on until we shut off the lights to sleep. Usually he is passed out before we go to bed!