~Vale - Aunty Ausma~

On 22nd May 2071 this year my Dear Aunt Ausma (Dawn) passed away after some health setbacks....

She was my Beloved Godmother and Aunt

She did beautiful Tapestries......one pictured above

A great Knitter too........she used to knit for David Jones (department store)

She could play Canasta with 2 decks of cards

She was a talented Musician and this talent runs through the Family

She rang me on every Birthday and in between

Her and my Family had a hard time escaping the war having to leave everything behind and start all over again in a new country, Australia, but they did it

I will certainly miss her especially her cheery voice on my Birthday

And as is said in Latvijan 

Milestiba nekad nebeidzas

(Love never dies)

Rest In Peace dear Aunt

Atkal redzesinas (until we meet again)

Ingrid

 (as she knew me, which is my middle name.  I started using Dzintra when we made our Sea Change)

~Vale......Scott~

Oh dear another sad event

My Nieces Partner Scott's life tragically ended on 8th November

He leaves behind his beloved Son Connor and my Niece Elise

My Heart goes out to you

~Rest in Peace Scott~

~Vale...Louella~

(image source...thank you Renae)

I can't believe this...

2 Vales in a row

On Monday I was told by one of JoJo's Careworkers that Louella had passed away last week

Louella has played a huge part in our lives (since we made our Sea Change) as a Respite Care Co-ordinator for us

She was extremely helpful to us when I broke my arm

and helped us out with meals and much assistance in other ways while Mr Armchair was run off his feet caring for me and then JoJo

She went over and above to assist us how she could

Louella was one of our first points of contact here with services and she always made sure everything was just right and that we were happy

Thank you so much dear Louella for all your kindness and assistance

We will miss you........Dzintra and family xoxoxo

~ Vale - Inesa ~

It is with great sadness that I write this post...

My Friend from Orange, Inesa, has passed away...

Even though I haven't seen her for a few years I did think of her often

I first met her at The Owl's House.......a lovely little Sewing Shop in Bathurst back in the 1990's when I heard her say her name to the shopowner and of course it caught my ear as it was a Latvian name......

We started chatting there and then and I regularly saw her while we lived in Bathurst at that time...

Inesa was a very talented Craftslady and I remember when she bought her knitting machine and made me some woolen track pants......

Above is a pic of one of the trackies with her Nifty Label on it....

and here are both pairs......

For my 40th birthday she bought me these pottery items above

How treasured all these things are to me now as I don't have a photo of Inesa handy

I think I have one in a box somewhere

If I ever do come across one I will post it up

May the road rise up to meet you

May the wind always be at your back

May the sun shine warm upon your face

And rains fall soft upon your fields

And until we meet again

May God hold you in the palm of His hand

Inesa leaves behind her Husband Paddy, Amanda, Kevin and Aimee

Rest In Peace dear Inesa......I will miss you

Love Ingrid  xoxoxoxoxoxox

 (as she knew me before I started to use my Latvian name)

~Vale...P A R I S~

This is one post I never dreamed of making...

Yesterday our sweet little Terrier * P A R I S * was run over and didn't survive...

She used to sit at the top of the stairs and be 'on guard' while I was in my sewing room

We're pretty certain that she got out through the back fence as our new neighbour on the weekend was there pulling down lattice and plants and didn't realize that a paling was made loose as he ripped it all down...

I mentioned to my Friend Tracey through Facebook that she was missing and if she saw her could she let us know...

As soon as I sent the message she rang and said she had heard off a friend that there was a Terrier who had not survived a four wheel/drive towing a caravan running into her and that the local Vet had such a doggie there...

Mr Armchair quickly zipped up to the Vet as I prepared to get ready to go to the Theatre and yes....he came home with her....we were all very very sad...

She was at a local cafe/bakery that morning and they gave her a pie (she would've loved that) and locked her up but unfortunately she escpaed........

At least she is back home here and we know what happened to her

I have heard of stories where people never find out what happens to their beloved Pets

We'll miss you   * P A R I S *

Thank you for a wonderful 9 years and 10 months xoxoxoxoxo

I still can't believe it......

My Dad...Mans Mils Papins

Today marks the day when my/our Beloved Dad/Papins passed on 41 years ago tonight...

Not a day goes by when I don't think of him...

It seems like yesterday...

How he would love to see his family grown...

Grandchildren growing in his adopted country...

and now Grandchildren...

I can just imagine it all!!!

Mans mils Papins...Es Tevu Milu...always remembered

Harijs Edgars....

Vale...George

Image from Renee

Late on Christmas Eve I had the sad news that our very good Friend George had passed away after bravely battling with his illness...

I have known George since I was 17 and introduced him to his Wife, Michelle...I just feel so much for his Family...His beloved Michelle...Daughters Carly and Leah and Grand-daughter Aimee...

My Heart goes out to you all...

George was one of the most kindest, gentlest people you could ever meet...

'We are so often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey,

especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way'...Anonymous

Rest in Peace dear George...

~~~~

What a year it has been for loss...

Olive

Kerri

Denis
George

God Bless...

Vale...Kerri

Source...Renae

In the early hours of this morning I had the very sad news that my dear Son-in-Law's Sister had passed away after a very brave and courageous battle with cancer...

My Heart goes out to him as he and his Sister both lost their Mother suddenly in February this year as well...

She leaves a young man just turned 18...

So very very sad...

This poem I found brought Kerri to mind straightaway...

Do not stand at my grave and weep;

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn's rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush

of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there. I did not die.

Anonymous

Rest in Peace dear sweet Kerri...

Vale...Olive

I'll be a little quiet over the next few days or so...there has been a sudden death in the family...My Darling Son-In -Law's Mother passed away suddenly...My Heart goes out to all the Family...Remembering you Olive, a True-Blue Aussie...the Cakemaker for Family Occassions...Rest In Peace Dear One...

Vale ~ Mille...

Mille's beloved Surf Beach

VALE ~ This morning I received the very sad news that our neighbour ~Mille~ had passed away. Mille had been coming to this area for 35 years in the house next door to ours. My Heart and Prayers go to his Widow Ivka and their Family...they were here every second weekend...and sometimes in between. I couldn't leave this day without remembering Mille ~

You would know the Secret of Death,

But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the Heart of Life?

The Owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto

the Day cannot unveil the Mystery of Light.

If you would indeed behold the Spirit of Death,

Open your Heart wide unto the Body of Life.

For Life and Death are One,

Even as River and Sea are One.

Kahlil Gibran ~1833-1931

Lebanese Poet, Artist and Mystic

And in Mille's Words ~Take it easy my good people~