Twelve months ago to the day, the sun came up and shone in exactly the same place, just as it has this morning.
That long-ago morning was filled with left over stress, tension and wondering what the future held and if we had made the correct decision. The daunting task of making something comfortable to live in and what the outcome of the legal problem would be.
What a difference a year has made.
This morning was relaxed, calm and moved with the rhythm our life has developed during the passage of time.
A cup of tea/coffee, walk the dogs, admire the blue of the mountains from the ridge road, or, walk the steep road to the creek and stand in awe in the deep mystery of our own patch of rainforest. The delight of watching a pair of Red-tailed Black Cockatoos in the wattles, following the drag marks in the dust made by the tails of last night's wallabies. A leisurely breakfast and watering the vegies.
Do I miss my 'old life'? Sure. I miss having my family close, I miss the support and friendship of a wonderful, dedicated band of wildlife rehabilitators, I miss shopping and a the aroma and taste of a good cappuchino when ever I want.
The legal situation has been resolved - cost us a lot of money, so the house we planned to build has been through the razor gang department buy have managed to keep the character.
We are now waiting for our son to finalise his finances so the sale of our old house can be completed.
Then our life rhythm will change again.
A whole year? It doesn't seem that long but in other ways it seems like forever since you upped stakes and moved to your own patch of bush. You should be so proud of yourselves for how much you've accomplished in such a short time. But you know, the tomato competition is becoming quite fierce. We have over 40 set on the Godzilla plant. So don't get too comfortable out there.
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