As the year comes to an end I am reflecting on everything I have done, and those things that I have wanted to do, that will have to wait for next year. We have finished a few projects, and started many more, we are always doing things and I love how well we work together. I never thought I would have this type of relationship and I am ever grateful for Pete. Saying he is my soulmate or best friend is too much of a cliché, but we are so very much alike with nearly everything. I am blessed.

Despite this, I have come to the conclusion that I miss all the other best mates I have had over the years. Tanya, Bronwyn, Rosie, Sam, Lana, Julie and Silvia during different phases of our school years, we were pretty much inseparable. Then Kim, my fellow witchy empath, with you I could do and say anything. Our bond much stronger than sisters. While our children were growing up I was blessed with quite a few friends who count; Mary, Robyn, Linda, Julianne, Gwen and Shez. (Apologies to anyone I have missed in my list). In Boorowa my awesome friend Sharon was always there to share a cuppa and a chat.  

As I remember with fondness all the friends who have joined me for some of my life’s journey I know how truly blessed I am. As I smile at all the memories we created together I am a little sad, that my dear friend Shez is not doing so well. Less than five years ago we would spend time together planning crafty and creative endeavours, she had so many plans for their beautiful home in the country. Now her and her family are coming to terms with a not so great health prognosis, and I honestly don’t think I will be able to visit her, and see her beautiful smile again. Life can be so unfair sometimes, some families seem to have more than their share of tragic moments.

But back to me, I have so many plans and ideas and I know I drive Pete crazy, sometimes. I did tell him yesterday that he is it, whether it is someone to proof read a pamphlet, work out how to create stickers, help me dig, prune trees,  clean up an area, or build or create something, he is the one who has to hear me going on about it until it is done. Now while he told me he is okay with that, sometimes I can’t help thinking it would be nice, for both of us, if I had someone else to annoy, um I mean talk to, share ideas with, other than him. That would give him more time to do all the things he wants to do too. Luckily most of what we both want to do are the same projects. To any of my friends, past, present or future, reading this – thank you for being you, I am ever so grateful for our time spent together. Have an awesome Christmas break.