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My darling mum who is 91 has been unwell lately. Dad has been her full time devoted carer for so long, but can’t cope single handed anymore. So Penny (my twin) and I have been taking turns staying the night with them. I was up there last night. What a beautiful time I had with them! Mum is so patient and loving, even though she’s in pain with ulcers… read more | 3 Comments
Today the Waikato Times featured an article on Kate’s barefoot campaign Shoeless, and you can read it on the National news page on Stuff.co.nz We are looking forward to going down to Hamilton next weekend and helping her with her shoe sale. Go Kate! read more
Angel has been nesting under beds for the last week – in fact she tore up a lot of my old letters that Milly had under bed…the very ones Kate wrote about in her blog. Grrr. then yesterday she ripped a mattress under Ellie’s bed. Chris had commented only this morning that she was looking way too fat…and then at lunch time I noticed she had milk in… read more | 1 Comment
Well, I’m finally home after two and a half weeks away in the States with Penny. My bags are unpacked, the washing is done, I’ve cut Sam’s hair, and managed to get a large, aggressive, stroppy bull off our front lawn. Life so quickly slots back into full swing. :) This morning I woke to the sound of heavy rain and even hail…lit the Homewood and made… read more | 5 Comments
