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Navigating a Rare Illness in Another Country

Navigating a Rare Illness in Another Country

When my husband was six years old, a tonsillectomy almost killed him.

Beijing, Relo Down Low, Repatriating, Trailing Spouse, Travel with KidscindymariejenkinsJanuary 4, 2023MH, medical ID, Medical ID bracelet, malignant hyperthermia, rare illness, allergy, nut allergy, fatal allergy, translationComment

Moving to Orlando: The Good

Moving to Orlando: The Good

What’s it like to live in Orlando? Here’s part 1 of my experience as a trailing spouse in Florida with young kids.

Orlando, Relo Down Low, Repatriating, Trailing SpousecindymariejenkinsMay 4, 2022City beautiful, OCPL, libraries, Ren Fairs, Scottish Highland Games, dog-friendlyComment

Retail Therapy Confessions

Retail Therapy Confessions

I didn’t make many New Year’s Resolutions this year. But this is an important one: Stop shopping just because I’m sad.

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Roll Call: My Favorite Writing From 2021

Roll Call: My Favorite Writing From 2021

2021 was both difficult and surprising. It’s no surprise that this is reflected in the stories I wrote.

Beijing, Book Reviews, Relo Down Low, RepatriatingcindymariejenkinsDecember 29, 2021trailing spouse, divorce rate, parenting books, Among Us, LEO time lapse, Chinese New year, Jane Goodall, clutter clearing, clearing clutter, Bluey, travel restrictions, Forest School, stalkingComment

"Happy to Be Back?" The Dreaded Repat Question

"Happy to Be Back?" The Dreaded Repat Question

I have zero poker face anymore.

COVID-19, Relo Down Low, Repatriating, OrlandocindymariejenkinsNovember 29, 2021Orlando, Beijing, repatriating, repatriation Comment

Take a Tip from Olaf About Stress

Take a Tip from Olaf About Stress

When you’re in the middle of a move, hold on to the little things that you can control.

Relo Down Low, Travel with Kids, Repatriating, Trailing SpousecindymariejenkinsOctober 4, 2021Duplos, Toy Story, OlafComment

Homeschooling Through Fear: A Repat Tale

Homeschooling Through Fear: A Repat Tale

We took the leap and did our first masked homeschool class, since repatriating to the US.

Homeschooling, COVID-19, Repatriating, Relo Down LowcindymariejenkinsSeptember 15, 2021US, Florida, field trips, zoo, relocationComment

How to Clutter Clear When You’re Moving

How to Clutter Clear When You’re Moving

Moving is actually an emotional process, to review all your belongings and evaluate their usefulness or meaning in your life.

Relo Down Low, Repatriating, Travel with KidscindymariejenkinsSeptember 6, 2021moving, clutter clearingComment

Repatriating When Your Child Doesn’t Remember Their Home Country

Repatriating When Your Child Doesn’t Remember Their Home Country

Maybe when someone asks your child where they’re from, they say, “Beijing.”

Relo Down Low, Repatriating, Travel with KidscindymariejenkinsSeptember 6, 2021repatriationComment