atableinthewilderness

Sad to see them go...

Yesterday we said goodbye to the Ray and Bentley and their 4 kids. It mean't getting up at 3 am but it was worth it to just spend that time with them and other mutual friends at the airport. What really seemed funny was going back to their house to finish up a few jobs for them and take some goodies they had left for us. It felt as if we were desercrating a grave or something. It was as if we were dishonouring their memory by being there without them... really weird???

Today I had another interview with the Jobs Mob, and our car's radiator split so we are in the middle of repairing that - well my Dad is, we happened to be at his house when it went so while i was at my interview he did all the grunt work and removed it - thanks Dad - I'll put it back tomorrow, I promise.

Something Sarah has noticed but is not too willing to admit is that God seems to be replacing the things we let go of to leave our home and go to Europe, with either better items or double of the same. We sold a car - we got a car better suited to us; we emptied our cupboards of food - we seem to be getting more back for nothing; we left with one mobile/cell phone we now have 5 in the house. It sounds like a joke and part of me doesn't want to put a jinx on it (i know, I know) but it seems to be going like that. I'll let you know more if/as it continues.

PS - when i can conect my computor agian i'll update with some photo's. Cya.

Christmas parties have begun

We had a great evening at Artie and Elisabeth's tonight - the Yanks do Christmas so well. It was a get together for all of their friends before they go back to the USA for a three month break. I am going to miss Artie so much, we seem to have clicked and the thought of not seeing him for a long while makes me very sad, even brings on tears. He reminds me so much of one of my best friend at home - Ray.

But on a lighter note, it had just started to snow on the way to their party and the Salt Trucks hadn't had time to do their thing. So as I turn left onto a major road we did a complete 180 degree turn, with no control at all. I even did all the right things, turn into the skid, release the brake and try applying it gently again, but nothing, we just had our own carnival ride for five. The kids screamed, Sarah let go of an adjective and we came to a hault. We can laugh at it now but at the time it was really scary to be out of control - a bit like our lives at the moment - again!!!! Lord help us to see the lighter side in the midst of it all. Cya.

For Rohan

Hey Rohan this is just for you. It's a picture of Matt's new car - he wishes! (Just double click and you will get the full size)
Rohan is one of Matt's best friends and was wondering why he had not seen a recent picture of Matt on the blog so, your wish is my command. Thanks for being such a great friend to Matt, he misses you a whole lot :( To the rest of the Hills have a blessed holiday and rest. Cya

Care package

Guess who got a 'care package' today??? Yes, your right, we did!!! Thanks to the Kenny's and some friends at Camboon Primary School in Western Australia. So do you want to know what we got??? Well, the Kenny's bought 'Buzz and Woody' (Toy Story) from Beau at one of our garage sales, and the they have just sent them for him. He and Matt haven't stopped playing with them - great to see. Chelsea got some Girly Mags - first thing she did was go to bed and read. The boys also got a couple of comics each - which you can't get here in English. But the best thing of all was a T shirt from the School commemorating Daniel's Year 7 graduation - his name is even on the back - So kool. Thanks guys it means so much, Dan's first comment was, "if we leave now I can be home for Grad"! Again, THANKS Karen, Bendan, James and Livia. Cya.

Meeting Nicole

Met with Nicole today, she is a friend, of a friend of a friend from Oz. She rang me on Friday and I didn't know a thing about her, lucky Sarah had heard from Bentley letting us know she was going to call. We had a great meal and talked and walked and shared our stories. She was even able to complete our Czech language training - we wish. We are all looking forward to hooking up again, maybe at our next Pizza party? Cya.