Yeah, okay it's been awhile. Rough year. Mom died in May, Aunt Nancy in September and Aunt Anne in November. An old friend lost her husband. Another is getting divorced. One of my coworkers was diagnosed with breast cancer and all her hair is falling out from chemo. Another breast cancer survivor coworker is starting to have lung problems. I look at the research and lo and behold, working rotating shifts increases the risk of breast cancer. Hmmm.
I'll stop there. Starting to sound pathetic.
On the bright side.
We are still alive. I bungy jumped for the first time. My father and sisters came to NZ for a 2 week visit and we had a great time (photos to come). It's summer. When I got home from work last night the sky was clear, with no moon, and no city lights to interfere. The Milky Way in all it's glory was above me, and for the first time I really saw stars twinkle. Awesome.
It's New Year's Eve here in Gisborne. I'll work this afternoon and get out of work by 11:15pm. Am invited to a friend's house not far from the hospital to watch midnight fireworks.
More to come.
Oh bless! I thought you'd been quiet - no wonder! I hope 2014 brings more joy to your family. Loved seeing the photos of your sisters and dad on FB!
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Great to have you back blogging, and I can see the stars shining from your description - miss them, and Gissy, and you and everyone loads! Enjoy the beauty of NZ, we are so fortunate to have been able to spend time there. xx