A Season of Thanks
Image by Ricardo Gomez Angel
By the time this first long weekend of the new schoolyear rolls around, it feels like we are settling into the routines of the cooler seasons. It's also a time that invites reflection and contemplation as we witness our surrounding landscape ablaze in its majestic Fall finery.
What I'm Thankful For
This Thanksgiving is a big one for me personally as Thrive finally reopened its doors for in-person classes after 2.5 years of pandemic-induced online programming. It's hard to find the words to fully describe just how much this has meant to me. Overwhelming joy probably comes close. Judging by the beaming faces I've seen, the laughter I've heard, the conversations I've had and the hugs all around, Thrive families are over-the-moon to be in the studio as well.
A New Era
The months of planning and the minutiae of seemingly never-ending decisions that were necessary to ensure a safe return, as well as be able to easily pivot to being online should the need arise, have all paid off. Not only is Thrive doing all it can to keep our families safe and healthy but we have now fully stepped into the 21st century with our widespread use of technology throughout the studio and in our programmes.
A month into being back in our premises, it feels like this is the start of an exciting new chapter in Thrive's story. Even the physical space of the studio now feels fully aligned with our mission of Opening Hearts and Minds, Transforming Lives, Changing the World after its makeover. Check out all the happy faces and our new look on FB and on IG!
You Made a Difference
To the families who trusted Thrive through the long months and days that we were virtual, you will always have a special place in my heart. You are a big part of why Thrive exists today and will continue to get even better. You were the reason I got out of bed to face another day.
Shaping the Future
For those of you who are new to the Thrive family, you too will have a profound impact on this next phase of Thrive's development. And I am thrilled to have you on board.
My Thanksgiving Wish For You
On this special day, I wish you and your families a year filled with many precious moments of gratitude. May we always be thankful for the ties that bind us and the gifts that we receive.
