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Family Legacy

My Family Defined

Kathi / September 15, 2015 / 4 Comments

I’m so excited about my guest blogger today. Buddy, has written his perspective of our family and I’m more than happy to share – What does it mean to be in our…

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Empty Nest

Blissful and Blessed

Kathi / July 15, 2015 / 6 Comments

I haven’t quit smiling since I left Calgary for Slave Lake yesterday. After a week of connecting with family and friends, I am feeling truly blessed. I can’t express these feelings any…

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Family Legacy

A Valentine for Mom

Kathi / February 12, 2015 / 11 Comments

Mom, it’s only been through taking the writing you left for us, transcribing it and setting photos to it, that I’ve fully grasped the magnitude of your legacy. Your family has learned so…

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Kathi Ostrom Gowsell

In 2011, I was sitting at my desk in a corporate office wondering why. I had two grown children on the verge of flying the nest and a husband working 8 hours away. It was obvious change was needed. For eight years, I lived what I called My Temporary Life, spending 6 months at home and 6 months in a contract destination with my husband. I've reconnected with him and my writing. I've examined family life, observed the world around me and written about it in my journal and on my blog. It’s now thirteen years later. I’ve transitioned through the empty nest. The Temporary Life has come to an end. For five years I worked back at a desk job but am officially retired from traditional work. Finally. Now, I’m focused on creative revival and ready to share all that is good in life!

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