For a while now, I have been contemplating laying my blog to rest for a while so I can focus on some fictional writing. After hearing from my groupies, however, I have decided to keep writing posts, albeit, perhaps, less frequently.

Today was a good day. Great in fact! Although we are sad to say goodbye to Monte’s parents, after their visit, we have had a happy day. We went on the Tahune Airwalk today, which is by far the highlight of Geeveston. My stomach was churning throughout the entire walk; I hate heights. Nevertheless, it is not the vertigo that I shall remember, but the beautiful scenery that surrounds us at our very doorstep. That, and my mother-in-law’s happiness at what she saw; she loved the airwalk and it was great to see her so happy.

The five of us at the Tahune Airwalk (Matty was at childcare)

One of the many beautiful views form the Airwalk

We live in a beautiful place. The roaring river, the soaring eagles and the pouring rain. The trees that climb to heaven. The ferns that kiss the ground. The birds that call their merry song. People say to us: “We’ve wanted to do what you two are doing for a while,” and I suggest to them that they pack up from the rat race and follow their dream. We get to dream many dreams, and get just one chance to fulfill them.

More highlights of my day were to follow. First, the birth of my good friend Tania’s son, Will James. A beautiful healthy boy. A brother for little gorgeous Evie (pictured).

I feel so happy for people who get “one of each” child. A boy and a girl. How lucky we are. [Ed: I feel happy for people who have a child, full stop. Their sex doesn’t actually matter!] I read recently that we tend to think that boys and girls are more different than they really are. In fact, girls and boys are quite similar. Although they develop at different rates in different areas, they both possess similar needs, and a son should be given dolls and hairbrushes as much as a girl should be given trains and sneakers to go jumping around in mud. Thankfully, Monte and I do these things already, because we are such fabulous parents ;)

And another lovely thing happened to me today. I got a snail mail letter -yes, a *real* letter – from my longtime friend, Brooke. She has known me for ever – nearly twenty years! I loved hearing from her, and the seven-page letter did not seem long enough! I wanted to keep reading the letter because it was almost like sitting with her over a beer. Being in touch with people is a blessing. Every day we are blessed by those around us, and for that I am grateful.

Me, Matty and Georgia with my long-time friend, Brooke, and her children, Zoe and Josh