From the team:
We will be spending time with the kids and the Mamas the next few days (Mon-Wed). As many of our kids are working or going to school, it is important for us to spend some quality time with them as well as to have some fun. Many are coming and going. It is often these times that make lasting memories and allows us to go deeper in conversations. This morning (Mon), we had a good long walk (run, jog) - see the photos. We often pair up with one of the kids and have conversations about their life, plans, struggles, living situations, school, work, or for some, they are just waiting.
We are so proud of several that are working now and able to make a living. Others are continuing school with good prospects. The cost of living here has increased and that has made it more difficult. Coming out of COVID impacted the country with the loss of some businesses. As we have seen inflation in the US, they have also seen inflation and this has added to their struggles. One of the kids indicated how the stress of their economic life is also impacting their health.
Off to spend some time with our kids...