I simply wished to shortly say pleased holidays to all of you who have fun in any manner and thanks so, a lot for being right here this yr (and even simply in the present day). I do know that not everybody experiences the vacations the identical manner (this time of yr may be so arduous for many individuals). So wherever you’re, nonetheless you’re feeling, I hope you can provide your self a while, grace, and area to be with these you like and who make you’re feeling good. The EHD crew workplace shall be closed for the total two weeks, and I’m simply so relieved and grateful to be right here with my household within the post-holiday scramble quiet. It’s the very best week, between Christmas and New Yr’s, when quite a lot of the world shuts down, and also you hear a collective societal sigh. I hope you get offline, out in some kind of nature (or no matter model of “quiet” that’s for you) and spend time with individuals who fill you up. We’re headed to Large Sky, simply the 4 of us, to ski on what is supposed to be the best mountain for inexperienced persons (me!), so want me luck. I’m nonetheless studying (and it’s not going that properly), however I’m additionally bringing many books to learn and have booked a therapeutic massage, simply in case I’ve to bail mid-day. Regardless, it’s good to be in nature, shifting my physique with my children (even when my nervous system is probably overwhelmed with concern of say, dying or hurting another person). Studying to ski at 46 isn’t for the faint of coronary heart!!

After all, we’ll have a couple of enjoyable end-of-year posts over the subsequent week, do you have to wish to join or be entertained:) However principally I’ll be with these individuals, and some pets (and probably a brand new kitten or two!), squeezing each second of consolation out of this yr. Merry Christmas, pleased holidays, and thanks a lot for being right here. My household and my crew worth each second we get to do that, and are grateful for each one in all you who spends time right here. xx
*Pictures by Kaitlin Inexperienced

