From Cold To Bold

This has been my let’s-see-what-your-made-of year as a wife and mother. I am facing this head on. It became clear to me this summer that my husband’s job prevents him from co-parenting in the way I had envisioned while imagining my close and loving family. I am faced with the reality that I need to be the happily married, "single" mother of 3 children under the age of 5.  At this time, our family is living in Germany where we face challenges to integrate into the local culture. I find my spirit of adventure in any given area has evolved into judging that place based on how the local population sees young children. This has led me to ask, “If I need to parent my children alone –where would I do that?” I searched the globe asking, “Where can I go that has natural beauty, good weather, a supportive community, and good school options?”

My research brought me to Nosara, Costa Rica.

So now we are at 15 days counting down to departure.  My reading has led me to mixed reviews that suggest this extreme beauty comes with great adversity for someone in my situation.  And so this continues my year that what-does-not-kill-me-will-make-me-stronger.