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It's Sunday morning, the sun is shining, the kids are happy...and all's right with the world.
The last 5 months have been very tough on our whole family, so today I wanted to share with you some of the wonderful things that have happened to us over the last week.
After house hunting FOREVER!!! I found a house to call home on Thursday and my offer was accepted on Friday - so i have my weekends back again...not to mention the hours of trolling the internet organizing viewings. I have been overwhelmed with well-wishers over this simple event in our lives. This simple event means we have a home base for my little darlings to return from their travels into the world. (Little darlings are 18, 25 and 26).
My youngest daughter was able to catch up with her dearest friend who has been overseas most of this year, she missed Doug's passing and Steph has felt her absence so much. Last night the butterscotch schnapps bottle was drained...the talking and giggling nonstop...long into the night. For once I didn't mind not being able to sleep...I was able to rejoice in the happiness of my daughter who has lost 2 dads in her short life.
In 2 weeks my youngest daughter is heading overseas on a contiki tour...she is so excited...as I am for her...18 year olds should be able to have fun, party with their friends and be silly...watching her struggle over the past few months has broken my heart...it is good to see the sparkle returning to her eyes.
My oldest daughter is wanting to move home with the family...and this is a positive - she has been struggling or the last few years trying to survive in the outside world on a disability pension. This way she will have her own separate area but the family (and the puppies) will be close and able to support her. She is wanting to reconnect with us all, including the extended family from whom she had cut herself off for a while...she has a wicked sense of humour and will be a very handy dog sitter for us lol.
My 25 year old son has endured his own heartache with a nasty breakup from his fiance in Germany. He is now planning on moving to London to be with his dearest friends and while I will miss him (fb and skype notwithstanding) as a mum I am pleased that he has begun planning a happier future for himself. Besides it gives me a reason to do my own travelling in the future.
My new life has begun...watch out world!
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Comment by lovie on August 22, 2012 at 9:22pm -
So happy to hear your good news...the world awaits you, Chez!
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Comment by aussiewidow on August 22, 2012 at 9:05pm -
Chez...just saw this:) How great for you and your kids.
Also so good for you to have an exciting project you can throw yourself into.
Watch out world indeed!
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Comment by telechick on August 21, 2012 at 7:45am
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Congrats on all of your good news! It's so nice to hear of things going right for once.
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Comment by Lisa ( Marielee) on August 20, 2012 at 11:33pm
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Chez- so good to hear- we all need good news especially seeing one of our Widow friends thriving :) Blessings and Love - Lisa
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Comment by Susan J on August 19, 2012 at 10:24am -
Chez, it's so good to hear about someone taking those difficult steps and coming out fine. You are an example for us all.
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Comment by Dawn- Clouds Mum on August 19, 2012 at 7:04am -
Such awesome news that you now have a new house honey and the move will be a great new start for you all. (((HUGS))) from your mate up the road
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Comment by bad ass widow on August 18, 2012 at 10:28pm -
Wonderful !
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Comment by bj628(Bonnie) on August 18, 2012 at 10:17pm -
Oh, Chez.. what exciting news.. I am really happy things are going well for you and your Family !!] hugs
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Comment by Joyce on August 18, 2012 at 10:12pm -
Oh Chez, that all sounds wonderful! I'm happy for you.....hugs!!!
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Comment by AEDforever (Ali) on August 18, 2012 at 10:01pm -
Good for you Chez!
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