Helene ...

We meet at our kids pre primary school and soon we became really good friends, two peas in a pod, we had so much fun visiting, sewing curtains and other stuff. We baked together, laughed and cried together. Our kids played together, helped you look after the kids when you got sick. Many a Saturday I pick you and the kids up, we'd have a BBQ, then Hubby would drive you home, see you in safely. Never could I for one minute have guessed why you pulled back, why it seemed I was the only one calling, why you became so busy or why you had other plans. I knew your husband was away at a training camp, not the first one either. Then he came back and he was transferred, I even helped you pack.

We lost contact for a while, and then I found you, we decided to visit you for a weekend, it's was lovely. But something was not the same anymore. It never dawned on me. You must have been feeling very guilty, embarrassed I am not sure, a moment of weakness cost our friendship. The truth game we played so many years later, was the moment my hubby told me, only then did I understand why our friendship suffered a slow death. I had lost a best friend ...

When life throws you lemons make lemonade ...

Rina, I think of you everyday because I have this little treasure hanging in my kitchen. You sent this to me in California in 93, before you moved to Australia. You embroidered the lemons and I framed it.....I love it!



What a pleasant supprise, I really did forget all about this little cross stitch I did so many years ago, then sent it over to my good friend Dalene. We walked a mile together on the PTA and then at the Halfway home for Abused Ladies and their kids. Tanya and Nicky were friends for a while, Nicky into her swimming and Tanya her dancing. Jolene was in Michael's class at Westville Junior School and still after all this time, they now chat on Facebook. Then Dave and Dalene moved all the way to California, we still kept in contact all this time. Christmas newsletter with a family photo, invites to graduation days were just so exciting to receive.

So nice to see all the girls together, Grandma Bessie, Nicky who's expecting your first grandbaby, Jolene at the back and Dalene.
Thanks for the memory
Rina

Roses from a friend ...

A thoughtfull friend brought me Some roses Saturday, they just so beautiful.
Thank you Pina x0x

For Nilo and Des

As we walk our path of life,
We meet people everyday.
Most are simply met by chance.
But, some are sent our way.
These become special friends
Whose bond we can't explain;
...The ones who understand us
And share our joy and pain.
Their love contains no boundaries.
So, even when we are apart.
Their presence enhances us
With a warmth felt in the heart.
This love becomes a passageway,
When even the miles disappear.
And so, these friends, God sends our way,
Remain forever near.

We will miss you so much, enjoy the time spent nearer your family and baby boys.
Good luck and many blessings on your path forward.
(We will come for a visit promise)
Love Rina and George

Rosemary's Garden

Good Friends are like Stars .....
You don't always see them,
but you know they are there .....


I remember the days when you used to show me around your garden, dig up a little bit of this and that to plant. Not one of those designer gardens with only 5 different varieties, Murrayas and more marrayas and lots of paving. No it was a surprise garden, you name it and you loved to plant it. Lots of bees and birds visited your bottlebrush trees in the driveway. The little green tree frogs lived just outside you dining room window in the golden cane palms next to the little pond. stepping stones around the side of the house inviting you to follow into a wonderland of plants. Old John was your righthand man, he stay at your Mom's Alice's house in his little room he made homely for himself. He was just about a member of the clan.

You would kick off you black bata's runners just outside your front door and we would have a cup of tea together, sometime Dawn would join us. The kids were all such good friends .....

Then thing changed, we moved away to another continent, we all experienced change of some kind but life goes on, and we learn to cope. We grow older and start having grandkids of our own, Little Nathan with his wide baby smile and Leigh who growing up faster than you would like. Each holding a very special place in your heart. You are one very special Lady My Friend Rosie. The bond of friendship between us stays strong, we will be friends forever.

Love ya
Rina

Rosie

This message Was sent to me by my very special friend Rosie on Facebook, and before it disappears for ever I wanted a special place to remember it by. It's really just meant for me but I am not the special one. My friend Rosie is, she nursed her very sick husband Roy to the end, and you can tell it was true love, even now. Love ya my friend.

My Dear Dear Friend, I thank you again for opening you home to Roy, William an myself, when we were last in Aus........ So Long ago now...... But;, the way you opened your heart and home to us when we needed it most; will never ever be forgotten. I still remember you cooking all Roy's favourite foods and sneaking ou...t to buy groceries, so that I could not insist on paying for them!!! You; my girl are one amazing friend!!! I am so blessed to be able to call you my dear friend. A friendship like that is so hard to come by. I am indeed, so extremely fortunate to have you touch my life!!!! I wish all of your Family a really wonderful Xmas, But to you my dear darling friend; I wish I could give you all your heart desires, because when you were made, the mould was definately broken, you are truly a really "special person!!!!".....And, even though you are so far away, you are always in my mind and heart. Lots of Hugs, Love and Thoughts my Darling XXXXXXX

See now you made me cry ... Rosie you will always be my friend ... we live far away but your never far from our thoughts and prayers. Best Wishes and hugs for the Boys, their Families and a special hug for you too. love Ya Rina

Kathryn with a K

Dedicated to a wonderful Lady, Kathryn.

Surrounded by all your friends and family, here to celebrate your 60th Birthday. You look Beautiful in your black lacy skirt and black top with a flower pinned. Your Hair just beautifully done and just a touch of make on your lovely face. What a picture, You don't look 60 more like 50 I'd say. Your husband John by your side looking as proud as punch, your daughter Rene making sure everybody is seated and happy. Your youngest carring in a beautiful fruit cake with white masipan, with verses of praise in pink. A 3 yr old granddaughter entertaining herself quitely waiting to cut the cake and sing Happy Birthday. Your radiate goodness, kindness and careing, those that love you know how true that is. A Christian Lady in stilling all that is good in your family ...... and it shows. With pray we open your celebrations tonight, Sarah singing and playing music, my she was wonderful.



A pray was offered before the meal by one of your friends. The meal was lovely serviced to your guests with dessert following, so much to choose from. Thank you so much.



Your Brother George did a wonderfull speech dedicated to you and gave you the biggest hug. Your sister Alma who came all the way from Namiba to be here with you, what a charming Lady she is, had us all in stitches telling stories from your family's past, growing up in South Africa. All with so much pride in her voice. What a loving and caring family you have.

To close the proceedings, we sang a hymne "Trust and Obey" and end with a prayer.



On the invitation you wrote:

"For Myself I would like no gfts, however, If you

would like to make a donation, this would be

greatly appreciated and donated

to Bear Cottage"

Your wonderful husband John built a beautiful little cottage with a slot for donations, in his workshop, painted the roof red. You exceeded your goal in donations for your cause and managed to collect more than $1200. Enjoy your visit to Bear Cottage. ...

Bear Cottage is a children's hospice established by the Hospital as a ... Bear Cottage is funded entirely by donations from the community ...Bear Cottage is the first children's hospice in NSW, a place where children and young people with terminal illnesses and their families can stay from time ...www.forpeaceofmind.com.au