This September, Carrie Ford-Coates joined us here at Johnson Law Group as a paralegal, and we are absolutely thrilled to have her. A few months ago, Carrie moved to the Denver area from Florida with her husband, David, and their daughter, Sofia, a courageous move in the middle of the pandemic. While she does miss the ocean — who can blame her? — Carrie and her family love hiking and driving through our mountain landscapes and other beautiful areas. Before she left Florida, Carrie had been working in real estate, and then, due to the pandemic, she was laid off. After the initial disappointment, Carrie and her husband saw this as an opportunity to finally move to Colorado, something they had been dreaming about for some time. Once they settled in here, Carrie began the process of applying for jobs. Only this time, she wasn’t looking for another real estate job, but one in her prior field of family law. Carrie’s passion for family law stems from her background in social work. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in social work, a fascinating and challenging field. Carrie’s degree helped prepare her for the organizational aspects of case management and the emotional aspects of assisting families in transition. Carrie then received paralegal training and later found her calling in family law in Florida after working as a family law paralegal there. On the benefits of her social work degree to her family law career, Carrie shares, “Family law is right for me because I enjoy talking to people and helping them in a tangible way when they are having difficulties. It also gives me room for the long-term growth I am looking for, both personally and professionally.” Carrie is a great addition to our team, and we are pleased to give her the chance to pursue family law once again.
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." –Hebrews 11:1
Inspired by OnceUponAChef.com ZESTY ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE
Skip the can-shaped cranberry sauce this year and bring a jar of homemade sauce to Thanksgiving instead. This easy recipe can be made ahead of the big event and keeps for 10 days in the fridge.
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed • 1/2 cup water • 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar • 12 oz fresh cranberries • 2 tsp orange zest • Salt to taste
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, heat the orange juice, water, and sugar to a boil. Add other ingredients, then bring mixture back to boiling. 2. Reduce the heat to medium and cook gently for 10–12 minutes, until the cranberries burst. 3. Transfer the sauce to a bowl or jar, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
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