2018: a year of welcome and of farewell

A year of settling in

Putting down roots again

Of feeling welcome in our new place

Feeling like we belong

A year to welcome others

New friends from all over the world 
Helping them feel welcome here

Welcome

We welcomed new opportunities 

New beginnings

A few new adventures
Local adventures

Much to explore right here in our own backyard!

Local eateries
STILL haven’t made it to all of them.  
Not even the ones within walking distance! 

…

Also a year of letting go.
A time of farewells

Farewell to my big brother.
A good big brother 
Someone to look up to
Someone I've known my entire life
An old friend

Also good-byes to some new friends
We love welcoming students
We don't so much love the farewells

Other farewells
Letting go
Farewell to some unhealthy patterns
Letting go of expectations

...

A year of appreciating

Cherishing

Reflection and gratitude

Farewell to 2018
Welcome 2019