On our way to who knows where!

I'm amazed that we are on our way to Sydney - we couldn't have done it without some amazing friends and neighbours.  The thing we will miss most about Commissioners Creek, is not the house ( although we love it) is the community spirit that we have to leave behind. The friends who were there at a moments notice, the fresh veggies and eggs left on the verandah at 6am in the morning, the people who ring us everyday to make sure we are OK - it just goes on and on. We will miss you all.

We eventually reached Macksville after leaving home 2 and a half hours after the time we'd planned! Booked into our motel and went out for a much needed Chinese meal.  Alas it was not to be - the Saturday before Xmas - no way - no booking - ha ha - we ended up with a takeaway pizza delivered to the room so hot we almost couldn't eat it (I managed after 2 bottles of wine!). Alan had 1 piece and promptly got into bed, poor thing, he was looking forward to a Chinese omelette), maybe tomorrow night.

He did amazingly well today, considering he had to get used to letting me drive, luckily there was not much traffic about so hopefully we'll have the same tomorrow.

He has "Chemo Brain" at the moment - very vague - at least it is short term (I hope!) and I'll get back my beautiful man.  Having said that, he managed to navigate here without any problem.  It has been very stressful the last few weeks so we were glad to escape today.

I have struggled holding back tears today and will be in touch with all our friends individually in the next few days.

Meanwhile, we wish everyone a very merry Xmas and a happy and healthy new year - enjoy, wherever you are and spread lots of love to all the people around you - validate your love to everyone who means something to you.

Alan and Helen xox

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