October was a month of crisis and community for us. It was by far the hardest month we've had on the road but also the month we were able to connect the most with the traveling community.
At the beginning of the month the Happy Janssen's came to see us, followed shortly by Kev and Ang of the NuRVer's fame. Towards the end of the month we were finally able to meet the Lende's who played a huge part in getting us on the road. And then right before we left California my mom came to see us.
I'm so thankful that we had so much love around us because it's when Dan had his emergency appendectomy. It was scary to be so far from home and facing a medical crisis. It taught us how to let others help us and made me super thankful that we have the internet and can connect with people so quickly.
In amidst the struggle there were very sweet days. Days spent lounging together at the ocean, or simply watching the kids play outside.
Other highlights from the month:
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Celebrating 17 years of marriage
I started stretching my ears at WAY Body Arts
Got our slideshow and photos from Tara
I started running again & sometimes S came along with me
Afternoons spent riding bikes to the Sweet Shoppe while Dan slept
I enrolled in two online birth courses one on herbalism and the other is a doula course
It may have been a hard month emotionally, but physically...damn girl. Looking good!
ReplyDeleteand Jen, this is why I miss you.
ReplyDeleteA trying month indeed. wow!
ReplyDeleteHow far are you with the ear stretching? How far are you going?
I'm at 10g right now, ready to move to 8g. Just need to get the stuff.
The birth courses sound awesome! I had my son at home with a midwife! :)
I'd like to go to 0 I think. I'm a step behind you, need to go to 10. I slacked on it since I got to Texas. I've not done mine on my own but I'm ready to try.
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