New things

One whole year without writing! Life got so busy and health issues consumed most of my time. I felt like trapped in space for almost 10 months! I am so thankful to God for His healing. He totally healed me from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. No question about it!

After a nice summer full of local activities such as gleaning for apples,plums,pears and grapes with Food Matters,Party in the Park,Art in the Park,fLake with friends from Austin,Texas,picnics,walks and more.

Now, with my 3 kids in the teenage stage, life gets a different feeling. A mix  of freedom and a bit of fear of change fill my life at this moment. Freedom because now I have more time for myself to do things like volunteering everywhere I can, working out, watching on-line studies,read books about different topics other than homeschooling,etc. Fear of change comes with watching my kids growing up. I could have a very spiritual posture about this but in reality, I am a mother who struggles with letting go. I feel happy for how they are becoming more responsible and mature everyday but seeing them having jobs and dealing with grown up stuff makes me feel they are not the dependant little people they used to be and that life is changing.

The idea of opening my arms and let go scares me at times. I know God has a plan and a bright future for them but still my human nature and heart keeps me from freely accept the fact of this new season.

Anyway, life goes on and this year, I am ready to keep going!

Esteban is now 18 and doing only English 12 and Italian. He started working in 2 places and love it! He takes the bus to work and has been very responsible with his savings and spending. I can totally see him growing and becoming a man. He will take a Cook Apprenticeship in January.

Fernanda is struggling a bit with her on-line courses ( English and Italian) as she takes things in a very slow pace but still doing her best. Loving playing piano,baking cookies,reading like a book worm and enjoying her visual arts class.She also enjoys babysitting twice a week and save money. One of her best and envied qualities.

Andrea will be starting using Time4learning  http://www.time4learning.com/  which is an interactive site for English and math. She used it a while ago and enjoyed it. Also loving reading Hamlet and using her new ipad that she got from the school. She loves all the apps and talking to SIRI. Very busy with CSOPA rehearsing for "Shrek",learning how to tap and still finding time to bake what she calls Killing Brownies.

Alfredo working and playing volleyball a couple of times a week and keeping his funny attitude all the time.
The highlight of the year would be getting our Canadian Citizenship! After almost 15 years of procrastination, finally the time came. It was a very exciting day and very emotional. Happy moments sharing with my parents and sister and thankful hearts towards God for His great favour and love.

Definitely a different season but a very blessed time God is giving us with all these new adventures!
Claudine