… a country and a life I loved so much that I made the heart wrenching decision to leave my family… a separation that did not ease with time… as I missed birthdays, Christmases, family gatherings… and my beautiful nieces growing into amazing young women.
And still the divide continues… and yet my family's unfailing and unconditional love and support manages to bridge all gaps! I am forever amazed at how such distance can feel so close.
As I prepared for my holiday in Australia I did wonder if it would unsettle or confirm my move, or do neither… just a holiday after all.
As I sat in the love and security of my beautiful friends… I contemplated my life then and my life now.
As I sat on the beach that was a 5 minute walk from my home… I contemplated my life then and my life now.
As I visited my colleagues and friends… I contemplated my life then and my life now.
As I breathed in the fresh air and re-lived the freedom that Australia offers …… I contemplated my life then and my life now.
I was nervous returning… I admit… to leave the people I love, the place I love, the life I loved… again! I wanted to stay… I admit.
And yet I could not. For all the reasons that I left in the first place. So … I left, I cried, I feared, but I returned.
And as I walked into Gentle Hands… it all made sense. My fears left. My desires are the desires of the children. My life, the life of Gentle Hands.
I'm back, and my life is both full and fulfilled … a promise I was assured… as I contemplated my life then and my life now.
Thank you to my amazing friends for making my holiday feel like I was home again… I value each and every one of you… more than you will ever know.
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| My anchors, my joys, my soulmates …. Leanne and my boys, Caleb and Jacob |
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| My sister, my wisdom, my angel …… Kristy |
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| My gifts, my supports, my treasures…. Dana and Paige |
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| My work colleagues… my incredible friends that continue to encourage and uplift … Gail (pictured)…. Kylie, Catherine, Jane….Sarah, Mal and Lisa (I wish I had pictures of each of you!)  My unexpected, my delights….Vicky, Shonah and Eden |
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| And my friend, who made it all happen, who introduced me to Gentle Hands!!! and who still remains my forever encourager …. Tracey |
My life is blessed
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