19 April 2012

Update From Antigua

The sun is shining still as it has all day but gray storm clouds fill the sky to the West and block the sun now and again as rain readies to fall. It didn't take long to jump back in the saddle at Crossroads and feel at home, especially with the warm welcome from the staff.

The view from my room:



Saturday at Long Bay Beach with good friends. This is my friend Annee Delaware's photo:



We lounged here, swam, walked the beach and talked the day away:



And admired the local crafts:



I scurry around researching the latest on pertinent topics for our clients and current best clinical practices. But I calm myself with the knowledge that what's most important comes from the heart rather than the head. Have to say I love this work.
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12 comments:

  1. Sally Wessely20 April, 2012 00:19

    I am so excited for you. You truly have an opportunity of a lifetime. I agree, what comes from the heart is what is most important.

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    1. Grandmother Mary20 April, 2012 23:54

      It's such a good reminder of what's essential.

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  2. Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandma20 April, 2012 00:21

    You have wonderful insights for the work you are doing, and I'm guessing that the setting is restorative for both the staff and the clients. It looks just gorgeous.

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    1. Grandmother Mary20 April, 2012 23:57

      It is truly gorgeous, a healing environment for sure. Yes, staff and clients seem glad I'm here as I bring so many years of experience of those with both addiction and mental illness, like depression and anxiety. I like offering the benefit of that experience.

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  3. The Broad20 April, 2012 00:39

    How beautiful -- in every way. Best wishes in all your endeavours!

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  4. DJan20 April, 2012 01:07

    Wow! That picture of the driftwood in front of the sea takes my breath away. You are doing important work and enjoying yourself, all at the same time. Of course you love it, I'm sure your clients do, too!

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    1. Grandmother Mary20 April, 2012 23:59

      Isn't that photo beautiful? My friend is a great photographer and caught the best shot of our day. Good work and good play seems like a wonderful combo.

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  5. Rosaria Williams20 April, 2012 02:18

    You're doing good work, and the location is not hard to appreciate. The best of both worlds!

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  6. PattiKen21 April, 2012 22:39

    How lucky you are to have this place to go, and these people to help. I love the photos, especially the one of the rainbow of little huts. They sell crafts on the beach from those?

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  7. Grandmother Mary22 April, 2012 19:06

    Yes, they're lined up on Long Bay Beach looking lovely.

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