She remembered who she was and the game changed
Well, here we are again - Australia Day, which for me means five years since I lay down, one last night next to my husband, before he gracefully took his last breath. Grief continues to be a great teacher. I have learnt perspective, patience, tolerance, acceptance and gratitude for the present moment and so much …
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Recently I witnessed something and it reminded me that in grief, I have two very simple choices: Be lost in the sorrow Find the Joy in my Life I hope you know that I choose number 2 always and I am very proud and impressed to say - so do my children. Yet recently, I realised …
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Yesterday a good friend asked me "how was your week" and I explained that I find the first week of school difficult. She quickly stated "why didn't you call me?" Great question I thought. Why don't I call out to friends when I am having a tricky week? I tend to focus on being my …
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"Dad" I hear the boy next door yell. "Yes buddy" the dad yells back. This innocent little exchange between father and son is something that my children will no longer experience. The jokes, the stories, the banter that father and child naturally and freely exchange. Trips to the cricket, shooting hoops, watching them score a …
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Without doubt my favourite place is the beach. Watching the water glisten in the sun and feeling the sand between my toes is just so lovely. Even in the winter months the beach is an incredible place to escape to and enjoy. We are lucky enough to own a unit at the beach and it has been our beautiful …
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Two years and four months ago I became a widow at age 37. While reflecting on my journal entries it has been quite a journey. Some include "I feel totally lost", "The pain is excruciating", "All our dreams for the future are gone", "I can't believe I won't see you again" and "I am confused …
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Have you ever said the phase "one day"? Well I use to say "one day I will write a blog". Today I decided that today is that day. After experiencing the death of my gorgeous husband on 26th January, 2011 after his battle with Cancer and then being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease on 28th …
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Multiple Strengths 