Well, the time has arrived for my mom, Marilyn, and step-dad, Tom, to begin the next chapter in their lives. Onward to Australia! They will be there for about 5 years before they spend their retirement years between Canada and Down Under.
We've done some serious visiting and squeezing in as much quality-time as possible! I, myself, cannot wait to get on an 18 hour flight to see them in the Land of Oz! :D
Although we are extremely sad to see such important and loved family members go, we are very happy for our extended family in Australia to be getting them for a while! "Miss Olivia" is the newest member of the family (she arrived on June 26th) and is anxious to meet her Nana and Papa! All of Tom's (4) kids live in Australia and are also anxiously awaiting their arrival.
I can't say enough wonderful things about my mom and Tom. We are so blessed to have them in our lives.
Even though "Papa" is not blood-related to all of the kids and grandkids here in Canada, you'd certainly never know it. He's been absolutely amazing to Shenna (15), Seth (8.5), Connor (8), Kooper (5), and Mackenzie (3) for the last 15 years... and will continue to be! We have so many wonderful memories of Papa swimming, skating, boating, playing board games, walking to the park, etc.
Our lives are enriched tenfold simply because "Nana" is in them. She is the epitome of kindness, generosity, wisdom, and love. No one gives a better hug than Nana does.
Godspeed Nana & Papa!
xoxoxoxoxoxox
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