Acknowledgements

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS QUOTE: "Experience is the teacher of all things." —Julius Caesar LESSON: Gratitude for a life well lived SYNOPSIS: I loved traveling with my children and today I see how those experiences shaped their resilience and independence. Olivier continues to wander the globe, seeking comfort through constant movement, while Emilie has found stability teaching English in China, a place that feels like home to her. On a personal note, I acknowledge that my connection to Pierre has ended, with his journey now separate from mine. I offer gratitude goes to Jim, whose encouragement brought this memoir to life, and to Pierre, whose role in leading me to China ultimately transformed my life and path as a Tai Chi teacher.