My family got together on our Annual Family ZOOM call. From North Carolina, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. As each took turns in telling what they accomplished and was important to them in 2024, one common theme merged Looking after Nature's Gift, The Soil. The other theme was looking after who your wellbeing
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Mark and Svava |
Mark and Svava Operates Concession Road Garden located in Haldimand County Ontario https://www.concessionroadgarden.ca/about.html#/ "Our primary mission is to nurture the soil. By nourishing the ground, we are able to grow a varied selection of native wildflowers, perennials, spring bulbs, and annual pollinator friendly cut flowers for our customers, while also helping to the preserve and protect native flora and fauna. In creating bouquets and arrangements, our aim is to awaken senses and create a setting of joy for your kitchen table, a wedding reception or special event." This kind of farming is rewarding, as they take in many farm markets and create events on their farm.
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Lynne and Kerry |
Lynne and Kerry look back on 2024 with satisfaction of an exercise program and working from home in the Britannia Body Works in Calgary https://britanniabodyworks.com/ "Our interdisciplinary clinic is dedicated to helping you regain and maintain your health and well-being. We offer a variety of simple and sustainable wellness solutions for a wide variety of health challenges. These natural healing techniques and programs are safe, effective and well established." Kerry is working as a ski guide a Lake Louise this winter. They enjoy coming to Wasa, to take part in the events here. It is a good place for biking, as well as motor cycling. Lynne is always learning about health and wellness practices.
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Leon and Geni |
Leon and Geni and their daughter, Kayla and her husband Arturo, (who were unable to join our ZOOM) live on an off-grid farm near Earthaven Eco-Village, Black Mountain NC. Leon is one being interviewed, featuring how he natures the soil, on this video, as residents of Earthaven describes their work getting back to nature. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YfcVFExDJE While Leon keep busy building, works on the land and helping in the community. Geni also helps in the community, as well as, attends Mediation Sessions.
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Kaney |
Kaney works as a Wetland and Vegetation Biologist doing surveys and putting togetherreports. She is also learning to speak French!
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Lexi and Andy |
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Nikki |
Nikki "I’m going /have been going through lots of movement and changes with school, work and overall life. Hoping to focus on my health in 2025 and gain some intel on where my passion lie”.
Thanks to Randal for being the technical operator for this ZOOM. Randal enjoyed 2024 in nature, on Pat and Kate Fitzgerald's acreage, taking nature pictures, throughout the year. They are posted under Studio-eh Design on Face book.
As I look back over 2024, I must say I have learned many technical ways of manages the different platforms, not without frustration, however!! I joined in many ZOOM calls with the Wellness Community I belong to, as well as, I host a Wellness Gathering group with Lynne, on Principles of Core Alignment, which she leads. I have a YouTube site under Lorraine Martin. The latest thing is a WhatsApp page link on my business website https://lramartin.mynikken.com/ Be sides that I spare-headed an Archive Renewal with Beth Jacob Synagogue in Regina. Although I live in BC and we contact on ZOOM, there is a dedicated group doing the work there. Work I desire for 2025 is to stay as active mentally and physically as possible to enjoy the rest of my life. It could be another book on Aging Gracefully!!
Both Randal and I are very grateful to live in Wasa, BC, in a comfortable home. The best thing is having visitors!!!