“Shared by Carla” It was a lush green open road in Eastern Canada, with the mountains on my left and the sparkling blue ocean on my right. My husband, Denis, is ex-military and had lived a good portion of his career on the east coast of Canada, so when we discussed where we might go …
Category Archives: Monday Pick ME Up
Imagi-Nation
“Shared by Carla” Have you ever wondered how children can sit through replay after replay of their favorite Lion King or Little Mermaid video? It amazes me that they’ll voluntarily watch the same show every day without a single complaint or request for something new. What’s more amazing, though, is that adults do the very …
Wanting An Education
“Shared by Carla McNeil” As expected, I learned a lot on my trip to rural Kenya, but what struck me most, was how valued learning is to the kids here, and how much education has evolved in just a couple of years. Every where we visited, kids and teachers alike expressed gratitude for the opportunity …
The Song Of My Life
“Shared by Carla” I have always wanted to live in California. In 1989, after graduating with my certification in elementary education from Clark University, I packed my car with everything I owned and headed West to follow my dreams. I set off on my adventure in February and took the southern route from Boston to …
“Joy is an Inside Job”
“Shared by Carla McNeil” A life-changing trip opens a U.S. teen’s eyes to the beauty and struggles of a far-off land… and the universal secret to true happiness Recently, I was given an amazing opportunity: the chance to join my mom on a trip to rural Kenya. When I was asked if I wanted to …