Cluster Facilitator Retreat

Every April Nathan and I get to go to the Zermatt in Midway for the Cluster Facilitator retreat. I love it so much. In fact these retreats have helped me so much with my own life that I don't ever want to stop going.  Both Nathan and I have used this as "our training/get away" every year and I Love it!
In the past we've been able to have Lois come and stay with the kids while we've gone, but this year with them moving to Logan and some health problems we didn't dare to even ask her this year. So instead we trusted MaKelle with the task. She did a fabulous job, I am so proud of her and it is always a comfort to know that I can leave and trust that she will do what is required of her!
This year for the training they had a panel of Foster teens who were able to get a new bill passed for kids in Foster care called the normalcy act HB#346. Basically it lets foster parents decide if kids in their care can do things that they would let "their" own kids do. Which is really huge. No more only having Foster Parents only to watch Foster kids. In my opinion this is a tremendous step for the kids in care.
There was also a symposium and Dr. Dan Siegel came and talked about teens and brain development. Again very educational for me and what I'm going with with the children I have. Love it!
I also enjoy shopping the outlets at Park City and going out for dinner or staying in and not feeling guilty for doing something for me.
Always a good time and lots of knowledge at this retreat. Sometimes to much information at one time, but still love it and the time I get to spend with Just Nathan and I for a couple of days!