Sweet Goodbyes

Well, it has been a week of goodbyes and fare-thee-wells, that's for sure. The psychology department at Uvic hosted a wonderful, warm going away party for Paul on Wednesday. Lots of happy-sad tears and laughter recalling stories from his 20(!!) years there.


Then Saturday, we hosted a 'house cooling' party, which was tons of fun. Here are a few pics.

Paul and I with our friend Kirsty, who came all the way from Vangroovy! Paul went to highschool with Kirsty's older sister Andrea, who was also there with her daughter Rowan.

Bonnie and Moira sitting amid the moving boxes.

 It was a lovely, warm day so the party flowed indoors and out.









Last night was also open house at my private practice office, Wellspring Counselling, downtown Victoria. I'll be staying connected with my business partner, friend, and colleague, Indrus Piche, who started Wellspring with me exactly one year ago this week. I will continue to help Indrus (from afar) manage the office and support the growth of the Wellspring community. I'll miss all the wonderful counsellors and psychologists there-- but, of course you all know that our secret plan is to renovate our farm house and turn it into a combined living and workshop/retreat space where friends and colleagues can visit, do some professional stuff, and relax. Think fly fishing, fresh local food, yoga, meditation, honey bees-- and a little psychotherapy thrown in for good measure. But then with all that, who would need it?