I have long wanted to sit and blog but I have barely been able to answer email, nevermind journal in my blog. Suffice is to say I have had a very exciting November! Two workshops and the ICAN executive board retreat in Salt Lake City have filled my weekends. Working on large chunks of the ICAN Chapter Leader Accreditation program and my book, a childbirth education manual, and homeschooling have filled my weeks. The manual will be published through a large Canadian textbook company for GBI (the Global Birth Institute).

I love what I do and it keeps me working at a fast pace during the day and dreaming of my projects at night. The boys (Eric and Ryan) are thriving this homeschool year and making great friendships in our new community. Brendan is eager to start school so he is learning colours and counting while Breanna keeps everyone on our toes with her exploration.

My next client couple are close friends and will be birthing at the Stony Plain Birth Centre which is less than five minutes from my house. As the only birth center in Alberta, it is such a joy to work with the midwives (one of whom was my midwife for my third birth), nurses and Dr. Stonehawker who co-founded the center. He is a long-time member of our new church where I have been working with new mothers in a weekly new mom's group. My work and our family continues to be blessed with each new day!