Swirling details and.........feeling what is right now

Life has become a swirl of details.....me getting used to working for someone else (!) and understand the structure and culture of the organization, not to mention my job. Ghanaian visas, passport photos, immunizations, house search, school research - putting closure on one life and starting up a new one.

As I was enjoying walking all over the beautiful little town of Vashon today, getting photos, FedExing my visa application, etc., etc. I realized that I felt so comfortable, so in my skin. Everywhere I turned, a ray of sunshine - whether chatting with the woman at the bank, getting milk & salad from Karen, Glen on his bike or a hug from a good friend at Thriftway, this place is home. And, leaving it is hard - no matter what I'm moving towards. It struck me that I can either swirl through the next couple of months focusing on the excitement, details and goodbyes without really FEELING the profound change that's occurring for all of us. Or, I can stop, breathe, get grounded and feel. The beauty of an island spring and summer is bittersweet. The more wonderful it feels, the more I realize what an amazing life we're leaving - even if temporarily. I have so much grief about leaving the relationships, routines, love and deep, deep support we all have here. No matter what, this time and place will never be again. For that, I am sad. For that, I realize all the more reason to open and fully BE in every moment.......so, if I hug you deeper, declare how much I love you more loudly or just seem to be dancing more boldly to the music at the farmer's market - just know, it is because I am so grateful for right NOW. XXOO.

We're moving to Ghana....seriously

Yes, it's true. The G's are off an yet another adventure. I took an amazing job with the Grameen Foundation - things moved rather quickly. Cedric agreed to pack up his life and come along, so the kids could have this amazing experience AND be with both of their parents. No, we're not getting back together, just working through our own "stuff" so we can effectively co-parent these 2 amazing little monkeys and give them an experience we both had always hoped they'd have.

We're in the whirlwind of wrapping up life on our beloved little island, looking towards starting a 2-year stint in the unknown of Accra, Ghana and trying to enjoy the summer on Vashon. We're leaving for Ghana sometime around Aug. 15th. I'm heading down mid-June to check out offices, meet local work partners, find a house & choose a school for the kids.

That's about all I can get out of my tired brain right now....more later. Thanks for coming on this adventure with us!