Transition Time!

It's hard to believe that this is the 7th winter we've come down to Florida in our motor home to explore the fantastic Florida State Parks. We've learned a lot about how to do a trip like this . . . . . and we definitely see this kind of trip in our future. Just not sure what form yet as we are planning on selling our motor home on our return to Minnesota.

We've modified our schedule some and now will be returning to Minnesota by Friday, April 1. Our house sold and we are closing on April 15th. Obviously, we will have a lot to do in those two weeks!

We are renting a town home in Minnetonka not too far away from our "hood" — it seems like a good chance to begin our next big transition without having all the answers in place yet.

We've lived in our house since we were 28 years old — we moved in when we were relatively newly married and without children. Now our four grown boys are men all making their ways in the world.

I saw this quote and it seemed like a good one for us — we are venturing out and making lots of changes. Selling our home of 34 years, trying town home living, and selling our motor home are just a few of the changes. I've also applied to a graduate level certificate program in Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching at the University of Minnesota. I anticipate finding out in early April whether or not I've been accepted. I would start with some classes this summer. The two-year program is a hybrid program — part online and part on campus. I'm really excited and ready for a new challenge!

As part of my preparation for myself, I've been taking an online class through Live Your Legend called Live Off Your Passion. It's been a great experience for me and I can see how online classes will work with our lifestyles now.

I got exposed to this class through a TED Talk by Scott Dinsmore — if you like TED Talks, I'd encourage you to watch it.

So, in the spirit of all the transitions in our lives, Greg and I will shortly be transitioning from Oscar Scherer State Park to Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in northern Florida. After that, we're heading home to a ton of changes . . . . . but we don't have any doubts we're on the right path for us!

Happy Easter to all of you!