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...