This is Karen

My favourite people are an enduring, endearing husband with unique, crazy ways to help me lighten up; two wonderful children in their forties from whom I receive more than I’ve given; six grandkids – all young adults who shower my heart with love and joy (and yes, a bit of anxiety) – as they make their way in life!

Nature, physical activity (i.e. hiking, kayaking, cycling, snow-shoeing), adventuresome travel – all of these are my happy places. These feed my well, as does the personal foundation of a guiding faith and assurance as one of God’s beloved.

I’m grateful for opportunities and blessings I’ve experienced on the spectrum of life, and yes, also for the challenges.

• several decades suffering migraine headaches
• family change & growth: the biggest one moving with my husband across Canada to start a new life
• the ebb and flow of yearnings of the soul that continue to stretch and re-shape me.

In my fifties, I trained and worked as a Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant. In my sixties, I embraced learning and the challenges of re-scripting that stage of life. Now in my seventies I’m happy to say the adventure continues “who am I now?” Through my activities and attitude I hope to inspire my peers to move ahead with courage and purpose. And to laugh at ourselves