Sam's 25th birthday

I can't believe my wonderful niece who I rushed home from the Otter Trail to see as a newborn baby in 2000 has just turned 25!  It feels like yesterday. Where does the time go?

My card

Dinner at a Greek restaurant

St James sunrise swim

Tina's 90th birthday in Carcour

Tina’s party was very special indeed. It was held at Shalom, an old Catholic convent, under a gorgeous blossom tree. Such a perfect venue. Dom and Ruth organised some live music, including a cellist,  which was absolutely sublime. Tina was so moved by the cellist playing Bach as she walked in that she was moved to tears (Tina was an avid cello player earlier in her life).  All the people at the party were beautiful. There was so much love and it was so wonderful to share this experience. 

Unfortunately Shushann and Marion & Alun weren’t there due to their being unwell but Marion sent Tina a wonderful poem which you can read below. 

Tina's party

The two amazing musicians who played a wonderful variety of songs.

Listening to the music

Tina moved by the cellist playing Bach

A wonderful spread of food

Eating lunch under the blossom tree

Some spontaneous words said, all beautiful and from the heart

Sitting by the fire

Family photo

All of us

An engraved stone that is part of a beautiful labyrinth at Shalom.

Ah, what a beautiful friendship 🧡

This little fellow was in the field next door

My card and gift for Tina

Marion's poem

Carcoar life

Two beautiful but rather scary brown snakes have taken residence under Ruth's house !

Ruth's new beautiful horse

Another gorgeous horse who has moved in

Beautiful Meli and Gypsy

Views from Ruth's home

Family photo

Sam has her first official client

In her first week, Sam has gotten 10 new clients. It's a great start to what I know will be a wonderful career.  View ongoing stats

 

Celebrating Rajesh becoming a fair dinkum Aussie citizen

A wonderful milestone to celebrate with a dear friend.

Visit to Jilly's grave

A chance to say another farewell to dear Jilly.  A very peaceful place.

Beautiful Jilly passes away

She was very ready to go but she will be so greatly missed. She passed peacefully in the presence of Mandy, her beloved daughter.  I was fortunate to phone her earlier in the day when she was still conscious and I was able to express my love and gratitude.   It is through Jilly that I have met many of my closest friends and her Eckhart evenings were a catalyst to incredible personal and spiritual growth, including my daily meditation and mindfulness practice which has transformed my life.

I really enjoyed putting her photo tribute together.  So many priceless memories!

I'll be sorry to miss Jilly's funeral as I will be in Iceland but I will be there in spirit.

My favourite sayings of Jilly

• "Love from my heart to yours. "
• "Thank you for all of life. The easy bits and hard bits. "
• "Yep yep"
• "Come round early for some Jilly zoop"
• "You can call me any time day or night..."
• "Let's make a circle. Would someone like to start an "om"
• "Let's have a cuppa"
• "The computer is broken. Nothing is working!"

Xenia's intuitive download "Purple Diamond"

The phrase "purple diamond" coming to you after asking for a sign could be deeply symbolic. Purple is often associated with spirituality, wisdom, and dignity—qualities that might reflect your friend's personality or the impact she had on your life. Diamonds symbolize strength, eternity, and unbreakable bonds, which might represent your enduring connection with her. Together, "purple diamond" could symbolize a precious, enduring memory or aspect of her that continues to influence and inspire you.

Xenia's poem recited at Jilly's funeral

Jilly I will miss your beautiful hugs as only you knew how to give

You welcomed us all to your home, showed us a little how to live

You provided comfort and nurturing with a warm and open heart

"Call on me any time", that you said from the start

When my Anthony was sick you supported me, and beside me you stood tall....

This was despite your own health challenges, at the time I recall

Your cheeky sense of humour and your ability for play

Your thoughts and insights shared with us will forever stay

Yes your way of giving was heartfelt and from your very core

And what I'll take from all of this, is to be like you a little more....

A reminder to be giving and a little gentler every day

But to also say it like it is, and honour ourselves in every way

Jilly I'm so grateful that I've known you and got to see who you truly are

And I'll always carry you with me, you will never be too far 

Photos on Jilly's funeral pamphlet

Video

• A beautiful video of Jilly singing, something she loved to do.

Sam's flat

A beautiful, spacious flat with lots of light. So lovely to know Sam is living in such a wonderful place with such a friendly flatmate.

Large kitchen

Sam's bedroom

Other bedroom

Study