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At our house, we celebrate everything. I continue to learn from my children to live in the moment. Our home is always decorated for one occasion or another be it Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter or Halloween. Funny enough, we may have decorations up for several things simultaneously. We have been known to put Santa hatsContinue reading “Roll with the punches”

We are in this together. In this time of “flattening the curve” by self-isolation, social distancing and declaration of a “state of emergency”, families may have no choice than to be physically apart in order to protect those at risk. This can be a very difficult time for those away from their loved ones. WeContinue reading “Live and let live”

Everyone is at home all the time and I find it difficult to keep track of what day it is. I am teaching my son the days of the week and perhaps that’s helping to stay on course. For a change of pace, we make a point of celebrating the small things, like the weekend.Continue reading “It’s the Weekend!”

Today is the first day of Spring. For me it symbolizes hope and growth, a new day. I have managed to go through the French e-mails from my children’s teachers to source some academic activities and guides. I spent a few hours setting up online live music lessons. I am beginning to feel organized. DuringContinue reading “Strength in Spring”

My business, along with those of my colleagues, has been ordered by the government to cease services immediately. As a non-essential healthcare service, only emergency services are now rendered in order to limit visits to the ER for non-urgent matters. My income and livelihood has stopped indefinitely. The government has quickly dedicated funds in supportContinue reading “Life altering changes”

School just closed indefinitely. My kids, aged ten and six, are wearily excited. I can see a bit of anxiety mixed with joy in their faces. I try not to show my emotions, my insecurities, my fears. It will be fine. I feel calm in the fact that we are all together. Now what? IContinue reading “Social Distancing Day One”