Glencree

Glencree
November snow at Glencree

Friday, June 4, 2010

The jouney begins...

You know that "list" you have in your head of things you want to accomplish during your time on this planet?   My list, contained a want to complete a year of service in another country.  I was always going to wait until I retired but as a wise woman (thanks Grandma Joanie) said to me... why wait?  Why indeed? This blog will follow just such an adventure. So on August 24th, 2010, I will set off for my community service tour of duty in Ireland.  I will be working at Glencree, a retreat center for peace and reconciliation.

Like any great adventure, the preparation begins long before. Greetings and goodbyes have filled these last few months as I started the process of finding a place to spend my year.  "Timimg is everything" and this old addage has proven true.  After many years of teaching - a profession I love - it was time to take a sabbatical and gain new energy.  Why 2010 - 2011? Two most important reasons... Ross & Tori.  My children are now adults and begining on their own life adventures.  They are happy, healthy and independant; so mom can go and do something crazy now before the next generation (aka grandchildren) becomes a reality and I won't want to miss a minute!

This is already proving to be quite a ride...

6 comments:

  1. So...can we expect to see you celebrating the last night of faire this year with everyone?? ;) *hugs* This trip sounds fantastic, Leslie. -Martha

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  2. This is going to be so good for you! I'm jealous.

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  3. Yay Mrs. Spero! Keep us updated! I will be checking continually :]

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  4. Safe journey Leslie! I will be following your journey with interest and prayers for your peace and well being.
    Abundant blessings, Fr. Bill

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  5. Dang, girl...you go do it!!

    Love you,

    C.

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