ta ta (for now)

Well our final full day in kiwi land has drawn to a close. It has been a very exausting day - both physically and emotionally. Spent most of the day in town doing last minute things. This evening we took the last of our things out of our house. I must admitt that I felt quite emotional seeing the house completely empty - it doesn't seem real.
This evenings challenge was to pack what seemed like, car loads of things, into our 8 suitcases. It was all too much for me so I had to call in 'back up' - Mom. She is the worlds best packer. We got it all in, with some room to spare - Thanks Mom.
During the evening, numerous family members dropped by to wish us well and give us a kiss and a hug. It was lovely to see them all and for them to take time out to come and say good bye. It was hard saying good bye. I must admitt that i am feeling emotionally drained. I have a feeling that tomorrow won't be any easier.........
Well it is almost 1am and I know 5am will come all to fast so I best be off to bed.
I am looking forward to the new chapter that is about to begin for our family - but I am also very sad, sad to be leaving behind so many near and dear family and friends........... aren't we lucky we have the internet to keep in touch.
If I don't get a chance to say farewell before we fly off into the wild blue yonder tomorrow, I will say it now - ta ta (for now).

Packing the Container

Blessed

Well I find myself sitting here enjoying yet another meal prepared for us by our near and dear family and friends. It is a wonderful Vegetable stew and rye buns which was lovely prepared at the 'Monday Cafe' on Hampton Downs Road. Food always tastes soooo much better when someone else has made it for you.
Yesturday Mom was able to give me some much needed help with all the last bits and peices that seem to 'appear' around the place. We made great progress in clearing away those 'squirrel nests' (as Dad calls them). Where would I be without you mom!
We are somewhat overwhelmed by all the help and generosity we have received from people over the last few weeks/months. It has made me aware of how even the little things can make such a difference to a person. It has made me give myself a talking to, telling myself off for not being as ready and willing to help others as perhaps I could have been at times.
I want to say a BIG thank you to all of you who have helped us get through the last few months. You will never know how much we have appreciated your love, encouragement, support and food. We are truly blessed to have you in our lives..........

Special People

We have had a great weekend, spending time with family and friends and eating lots of great food. I am beginning to realise how fortunate we are to have the friends and family that we do. I think I sometime take these things for granted and just think that is how it is for everybody - but it's not.
I want to thank God for each and everyone of the special people we have in our lives.....

Well this is the last 'full' week we have till we leave NZ. Still so much to do, but we will get through it. It's all the 'little' things that you think you'll do just before we go, that we are onto now - and boy, are they taking some time to get through!

Pictures

I am still sorting how this blogg thing works. I am trying to get a handle on how to upload photos, so have picked a random picture to upload.....

Music Exams

Well after months of preparing for there music exams, last week was the day to sit the exam. Kyle sat grade 8 violin and Tamzin sat grade 6 cello. Yesturday we got the results........... they both passed. What a relief. Life round here has been a bit hectic over the last few months - so well done guys for being able to get such good results dispite all else that has been going on......

Things are hotting up as 'D' day draws closer. Spent the long weekend packing - with the help of my lovely sister, who I might add, can be very mean, nasty and ruthless when it comes to packing!!!! I still love her dearly though - more so when we aren't packing.