Tag Archives: sabbatical

You don’t have to win the lottery to have an endless vacation

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Putting my kids to bed on Sunday nights is always a little difficult. My youngest in particular hates to see the weekend come to a close, which often leads to extra hugs, kisses and delay tactics. Yesterday, at the end … Continue reading →

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Learning to stop and smell the roses

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

When I began my sabbatical four months ago, I was tired. I had been through the wringer looking after my family while my husband went back to school. I had served in the pastorate for fourteen years without much of … Continue reading →

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Back to work: I choose to begin with gratitude

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Today is my first day back. My sabbatical has ended–sixteen weeks of rest, gardens, friends and family, vacation and fun. I am ready to begin ministry at the church again and this season is the perfect time for it as the kids … Continue reading →

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5 things I didn’t get to on my sabbatical

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

I had sixteen weeks of sabbatical and vacation to spend with my theme, ‘Sowing seeds of renewal’. I did a whole lot of gardening, visiting green spaces, reading and enjoying my family and friends. Now that I have just about come to … Continue reading →

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Memories in my hallway

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

As I prepare to go back to work after my sabbatical, I am tidying, cleaning and organizing. While all four of my children are away at camp, I have cleaned their rooms. I have steam cleaned carpets. I have sorted kitchen cupboards. I … Continue reading →

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A flowerless adventure

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

While in the Gaspe region of Quebec a couple of weeks ago, our family went on an adventure. Alas, it was one of the few flowerless excursions of my summer. Still, it was a fantastic sabbatical adventure! While getting ready for our … Continue reading →

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A Sabbatical martini

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

Growing up, my parents had wine with dinner most days. We always sat down together as a family, and just a glass of red or white wine seemed to make the meal a little more substantial, and a little less … Continue reading →

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