We love the idea of publicly thanking moms. We don't do that enough. It somehow costs more to do it this way. It's more meaningful perhaps. The other awesome thing about The 1K Moms Project is that it helps other Moms and their families. How appropriate since that is what moms are all about. Helping others -- particularly their families. The story about the mother duck plucking her own feathers to line the nest really resonates with our family. Houses may be bought, built, or borrowed. But homes can only be made. And only with bits of ourselves . When you build a home, you start with a blank slate. It only comes together (both as a house and a home) with "bits of ourselves." Jolyn poured much more than her own feathers into our previous home. She was all in -- making sure that every detail, every decision was going to bless her family. “Mother ducks pick feathers from their chests to line their nests.” She lines the nest with bi...
Mike and Jolyn enjoyed a wonderful time exploring the island of San Juan earlier this year. Their private B&B cottage provided a lovely secluded retreat. It was a special compliment to experiencing the natural beauty (both on and off shore), historic sites, restaurants, modern harbors and more. It was a special time together in a special part of the Pacific Northwest. Oh, yes... There was shopping too including a stop at Seattle’s Pike’s Place Market on the way home.
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