Fiji Gratitude #14

I am grateful for having the beautiful blue sea at my side, all day, everyday. I'm really, really gonna miss it. Today we has a wonderful picnic on her beach, swam in her shallows, watched the sun set on her horizon, fished her deep waters, enjoyed a beautiful moonlit boatride on her surface. Now her waves crashing are my lullabye as I end my day. What a lucky girl I am.
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Fiji Gratitude #15

I am grateful for bright sunny days, which create solar energy, which power the laptop for a movie night! Now if only I could actually stay awake for the movie - all 3 kids outlasted me tonight!
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Fiji Gratitude #16

I am grateful for the ways that living together on a tiny island has changed and enriched our family. We are united in a way we've never been before. Through challenging moments, the undercurrent of cooperation, love, & respect is always close to the surface & is a powerful guiding force. I love that I can say not only do I love each member of my family, but I really truly like them!!
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Fiji Gratitude #17 - I am grateful for community living. I *love* having people around as I go about my day - joking, laughing, singing, talking - so much fun and so many opportunities for connection. Feels like the way it's supposed to be...
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Fiji Gratitude #18

I am grateful for Fijian traditions that bring comfort & strengthen community. Today was a heavy day for Jimmy - mourning the recent death of his grandpa & also 7th anniversary of his dad's death. When a death happens in Fiji, the men gather around the tanoa, drink grog, & tell stories. So this eve, Tui Mali (chief), Jone,Tale, & Marau joined Jimmy in honoring his dad & grandpa in this way.
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Fiji Gratitude #19

I am grateful for the broadened perspective living here has given my children. Living among an international tribe has taught them to be comfortable & respectful of many cultures & personalities. I love that they have a united view of the world - they are World citizens, not just US citizens.The people we've lived w/ are amazing role models - people of all ages who travel the world, seeking, learning, & sharing.
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Fiji Gratitude #20

I am grateful for the sound of the heavy rain all around me, cocooning me as I drift off to sleep tonight all snug, dry, and cozy in my bed. After a couple weeks of teasing sprinkles and light showers, we now have the first substantial rainfall since early July. Means water tanks will be full and waterfall shower wil be running. So happy to have the waterfall once again before we leave!
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