And breath out...

Thank you so much everyone for your concern about my Dad.

It was a scary time.

He said it was quite a terrifying experience but they are all safe and it seems his house got away relatively  unscathed with only minor damage.

Much relief for so many people.

My heart goes out to everyone that has not fared so well, we are all thinking of you.

Far north Queenslander's are a tough bunch, I asked him how they handle the very pissed off displaced Crocodiles that have made their way into town...Yep, it happens, that's no problem, you just stay out of their way... Riggghhht, fair enough, glad you're safe then!

Happy to see they kept their sense of humour too.
Megan
xx

An anxious wait.

As you would all mostly be aware this is headed for Cairns.

My dad lives in Cairns...

Just outside of the city centre.

He and his family have taken shelter in a local shopping centre with thousands of others, he tells me they should be safe there, all the kids there think its a party, imagine sleeping at your local Westfield the night!

He said it was air conditioned..."Oh that's nice" I said, "for how much longer"?

"Oh... good point" he said.

That's when the reality of it all set in.

What about when the lights go out...?

Im sure its being well managed.

Its going to be a very long night for everyone in Cairns

All we can do is hope and pray for the best outcome.

Megan 

xx

A letter for Jasper, Goodbye my friend.

My heart is heavy.

I feel like Ive closed a chapter.

I watched you enter this world. 

I was just a teenager.

I was holding you as you closed your eyes.

As a grown up.

I witnessed the full circle.

18 years you were there for me, you witnessed the many stages of my life. 

Forever loyal you protected me, when my babies came along you didn't flinch, you loved the boys as much as we do and you shared your love equally between all of us.

 It will take some time to adjust, 18 years is a very long time.

I can still hear you saying good morning

And asking for dinner now please

Meowing "They're ok" from the boys bed as I check on them in the dark of night

And goodnight as you snuggle in with me, I still feel you,

I probably will for some time yet.

Im so grateful to have had so much time.

Thank you.

We love you.

We will miss you Jaspy.

xx