A New Housesit begins

Its a blessing that we don't have any ongoing bills at this time. The thought of having to meet rent or mortgage commitments sends shudders down my spine - much less utility bills and the like.. phew.. I've been in no shape to get out of bed or talk on the phone for the last 6 weeks, much less think about looking for a job or working.

Although it may seem unsettling to be moving about so often, house siting has been a great experience for us, filling many needs.

Morgan and Lilly have long wanted pets, so now we get to care for a wide range of pets for short amounts of time, and though its heartbreaking to say goodbye to those we really connect with, we know there is another furry heart to meet down the track.

We have had some great locations too - our Gympie one had a creek to explore and so much land to run around in - the kids really lapped it up and loved the 'farm life'.

The housesits we have had have been very peaceful places and given me space to just be and breathe. I was in love with the Pomona mansion... Its kind of fun pretending that the home is yours.. even if its for a while.  Our newest one is for two weeks in Canungra. I'll take photos of the myriad of pets we are looking after tomorrow and post up.

I don't know what the future will hold for us; but I am still in no shape to make any decisions or plan ahead any further than a few days.  With Age out of hospital this week, we need to remain close and at hand to help in any way we can to further his healing and recovery.  The kids miss him so much and I can't even begin to process what is going on in their minds, much less mine.

Little Masterchef Morgs..

Morgan has always been keen to help out in the kitchen and has now wanted to step it up from baking bikkies and desserts to making a main meal.

We were given a small cookbook when we went to Vienna, and one of Morgans goals is to make the famous schnitzels. However, today he took on the chicken kiev.  

Proof of course is in the pudding! A great dinner Morgan.. Enjoyed by all.

A wonderful weekend together

Its hard to believe its been 8 weeks; with Adrian still in hospital and our lives tipped upside down.

 However, every day, he grows stronger, has more movement and capabilities in his right hand side and is gradually regaining speech patterns and memory. Today, his speech was fantastic - I can only hope it will continue in leaps and bounds as the days go on. His tenacity and spirit to heal and improve is an inspiration.

Age has been 'allowed' out on weekends for a few hours, so I took the opportunity to take him for a drive around some of our 'old' haunts and for time for the both of us to just sit, enjoy the sunshine and each others presence. I love that there are long periods of comfortable quiet - where no words are required.. just glances and a small smile every so often.

Yesterday, we found a pozzy near Perigean Beach - check out the photos for the gorgeous blue sky and wonderful weather..

Adrian needs to wear the shoulder brace as the strength in that arm has decreased, giving the risk of the socket weakening and having rotor cuff issues at a later stage.. having suffered that myself and not being able to train at Karate for nearly a year.. it would not be a great thing to happen to him.

Today, he wanted to drive and look at places we'd been to over 23 years ago on wards. I feel so old seeing houses and places built up where there used to be fields.

Though the sky had a few clouds, it was really hot today, and as you can see Coolum is just a pretty regardless. 

We had a quiet lunch at the beachside pub - such a fancy place now and not like it 'used to be' ( there I go again.. old lady talk alert....) and yes - for those who know I have been juicing exclusively for over 7 weeks.. I did eat something today.. a salad mind you... but I ate.

Before finally settling down under a pandanis tree overlooking granite bay near Noosa National Park.  I know its frustrating for Age not to be able to convey all he wants to; and especially hard for him not to have full functionality of his limbs - especially when walking ( phew - to think he and Morgan had just done 800 km scant weeks ago) but believe me, his progress is amazing. He is amazing and is surrounded by so much love and support, there really is not other choice but for him to heal and continue his pathway to recovery. 

Its precious moments like this weekend, which I cherish and hold in my heart. 

With nearly 24 years of love and devotion to one another, I choose to draw on that rather than 2 months of crazy uncertainty; where the tumour, massive brain swelling, drugs and who knows what else has played havoc on decisions and choices. 

The kids and I remain strong and supportive to Age on his pathway to recovery.  He will need to remain close to Eden Hospital for the outpatient rehab program, so will stay at his mums for a while. After that; its anyones guess. 

We - the kids and I have no other plans; other than to continue to house sit, homeschool and breathe every day. 

Oh - that and to love him and support Adrian in every way we can.