Patrick was an expert at deflecting, re-routing and ignoring. A very smart man, he was able to control pretty much any situation with his words and quick thinking. I could not compete with him. I do not want to compete Read more
The other day while riding the bus, I had the great understanding that yes sorrow is a gift. It was a bit strange really to have this idea suddenly pop into my mind, but as I gave it some room Read more
My journey has been recorded on this blog for one and half years now. I have enjoyed sharing my stories, hoping they have been helpful for some, entertaining for others, or perhaps both. Today I am posting my dream from Read more
January 5, 2020: For me it is more than just a new year, because as of yesterday I have been in this beautiful Intag Valley for one year. When we left Agato for Apuela, we had no real knowledge of Read more
I just wanted to share this beautiful documentary, something I found by accident, which can often be the best of discoveries. I do hope you will watch it and pass it on because if we could all adopt this way Read more
I am completely ashamed of the country I called home for most of my life when I read an article like this. Canada is not a third world country……yet. But I have said in the past it is becoming one, Read more
There has been much happening in the depths of my soul of late, and with the season of christmas upon us, it seems appropriate to share some of the thoughts which have been part of my inner journey. I share Read more
A week ago Thursday, the earth let go on the mountains releasing rocks, uprooting trees and causing many landslides in the valley here, as well as on the highway. Until I received the above photo from David, I had no Read more
When I first began to dream about parents different from those I grew up with, I was very confused. Making sense of the many messages over the years was not easy, the idea I had been born somewhere other than Read more
Last week as I prepared to go to Cotacachi for the day, I took a few moments to watch the river. For some reason, I was feeling a bit melancholy walking to the bus. I prayed for Mali’s safety while Read more