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Our 11th Wedding Anniversary

Our 11th Wedding anniversary has always been that we were to renew our vows.... Well those 11years have flown and there was no way that we could get everybody together, not to mention the cost.

So...

I organised that Justin and I could go away for 3nights up to Kuranda, in the Tablelands behind the Cairns.....

But secretly, I organised with a little church in the main street, so that I could casually walk in as though to have a look....

This is where I lead him up to the alter and pulled out a booklet with a poem/vows that I had wrote for him. (I'll try and get a copy to add to this blog)

It was beautiful, he cried.

It was so nice... I could go on, and tell you about what I had written, but you read for yourselves.

Any way, we stayed at Kuranda Resort and Spa. It was so nice, the rooms were all little Chalets, set on a tropical rainforest, it had 2 huge lagoon pools that wrapped itself around the restaurant. Have a look at their website http://www.kurandaresortandspa.com/

Justin means everything to me and it isn't often that I get a chance to let him know, he is always the one to come out with beautiful things.

So Here is what I wrote...

And read out to him

Justin,
You are my best friend
My Rock, You're the love that never ends.

I love you more, than on our wedding day, it’s a love stronger than I ever thought possible, because of what we have been through together.
You have nursed me through some of the deepest and darkest times.
You gave up your career, to care for our kids.
You didn’t ever blink or paused for one moment to think.
Just when we thought we lost everything we gained so much more.
We found out that, as a family, we can survive with no possessions, yet be happier than ever, because we have each other.
You are an unbelievable Husband to me, a father to our two beautiful, terrors Drew & Brayden,
And,

A Mr Mum along with the worry and stress that has worn the test of time, and the constant struggle to get where we want to be in life, yet you nurture our family, with unconditional love & support.
Our love is so much stronger than I ever thought possible and grows, by the second.
So here we are in this beautiful Church
in
Far North Queensland,
a far cry from
Little Old Kangarilla
South Australia,
On our 11th Wedding anniversary.
We always planned to renew our vows of our eternal love we share. When they said in sickness and in health, we didn’t quiet expect god to throw it all our way. But our love for each other has pulled us through, to calmer waters. They say everything happens for a reason and god only throws at us what he thinks we can handle.
I have never felt insecure or ever questioned, that we wouldn’t get through it. And even these days, get tough.
As I often say…”Our lives have never been smooth sailing, more like a roller coaster full of ups and downs and never knowing what’s around the next bend. Never knowing what life is going to throw our way.”
But one thing I know for sure…. I know you will always be there for the ride.
So, here I am, standing here today, pledging my love and life.
I don’t think I would change anything if I were given the chance.

I, so much, look forward to the rest of our lives together. You are what keeps us all together.
You are Truly amazing.
Thank you.All my love, hopes and dreams have already come true
Michelle

My Mother in Law

Mem, Christmas before last

I have to say, I proud of my mother-in-law. Before I started to seriously diet, I felt envious of her huge weight loss..... But now what she has been through to get as far as she has. Here, are pictures of her dramatic life changing moments. We are very, very astounded.

Well Done and Congradulations from the bottom of our hearts.

This Christmas just gone.

Justin The Hairdresser in pooch land!

Meet Bailey, he is about 2yrs and loves to chew up everything in sight. He is so inteligent, but so dumb also. Like he chews things up mainly when we are out, and drops them all by the front door, so when we walk in, it's the first thing we see. He knows he has done wrong, cause he cowers in the corner.

Jazzy Before

Jazzy After!!! She has gone into hiding.

We have Jazzy,a 4yr old fat Maltees Shutzu and mother of Bailey, a 2yr old PUP. He is Jazzy's (malteese x) and Henry's (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), pup. So, I guess that makes Bailey a Cavatee (cavity) ha ha ha.

Well any way, Justin decided to give Jazzy a trim............yeah right! Have a look for yourself.

My friend Mel

This is an email to tell you about this really good friend of mine, Mel (Melanie). She has a heart of gold and is always doing something for others. She lives across the paddock form our house and has a hubby, John and a daughter/bestfriend, in Emily, who is nearly 10. Mel is always looking after her neices and nephews, as well as the whole of the 3 netball teams.

She is a supermum, who is going through the rough at the moment. Her Nan is really sick at the moment and it is really hard for her, they are all so close and Mel hasn't ever lost anyone befrore....

So..... If everyone can hope for a really speedy recovery, it might just help.

And at the moment, her treasured Kia Carnival is broken... unfixable. And she has to rely on others... Which she isn't used of doing.... She has only ever been on the giving end.

I regard her as a treasured friend and part of the family. And just want to let her know how special she is....... Smile (at least for a minute).........We can't wait to see the Happy, funny & halarious Mel.

WOW

These are Photos taken at the school, we had a crazy hair disco, and open school night, it was heaps of fun. Brayden won ( I did his hair) & Justin did Drews hair.

I have been using Facebook a bit and although I'm not into the quiz's and virtual flowers and teddy bears much. I do love the way that we can find old friends that have been lost over the years. I'm not as fast and hi-tech as some, I love finding friends and being able to look at their photos... I suppose it's a bit of a "Resume" on themselves. I don't know... I just love it. Shaylee, who I haven't talked to in at least ten years. And to top it off, we added ourselves to MSN and we are able to talk, voice to voice through the computer. We chatted like no time had passed.

Another couple I have finally tracked down, after tones of phone calls to the wrong numbers. I have finally found them... Jarrod and Lisa Bielby. I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have only just received an email through Facebook and have sent an email..... And I'm anxiously waiting for an email or phone call.............waiting .....................waiting.

I guess I'm a little nervous, as I was with Shaylee, Jodie.... But can't wait all the same. I know through the email that, they had a little boy last June.............wow!! I want to see pictures...NOW

I want to know what they are up to now....... The last time we saw Jarrod and Lisa, was when they came up to Mossman on a surprise visit. It was so beautiful to see them. But at that time I was still on morphine and down and out............ But times have certainly changed.

Justin and I have moved our Bedroom down the other end of the house, closer to the boys rooms and our master bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe, is now our office. Justin is so busy with the business, so we have made the office so that I have a desk in there as a reception, where I do the bookwork and Appointments, quotes, design etc, and Justin has a computer souley for the graphic design and websites, then there is an area souley for the repairs, where he has screens, keyboards & mice, set up for about 3 computers to work on at anytime.

Yeah, I am excited. Again, I am feeling useful and worthy. I suppose how I feel about the Rural Fire Service. I have condensed my arts back to mainly jewellery, and will keep that up as the demand comes back for the busy season. I love my art, but have to concentrate more, on less areas. As most know, my aim is to be fit and healthy enough to become a paramedic. But in the mean time, I have to focus on Justin's business, the kids,Rural Fire's and jewellery, lastly.

So I suppose I better be off and do what I'm supossed to be doing!!!!

Michelle