Currently, our Nation of New Zealand is facing it's biggest natural disaster ever.  Yet, in the midst of such devastation and sorrow, there are still things to be thankful for.

Our amazing emergency departments - the Police, Ambulance services, The Army, Navy, Civil defence teams, Search and Rescue teams and all others... these guys are so amazing.


Our Government and local leaders - we often grizzle and complain about them, yet in times like this when the weight and burden of such a tragedy must weight heavily on their shoulders as they try to hold our country together, I can't praise them enough.


The Nations of the world that have sent their own people over to us and helped us financially in our time of need.  Their concern and love has not gone unnoticed.


The businesses and organisations that have stepped in and helped, the amazing organisations out there like The Salvation Army, Red Cross, local churches and groups - I am so thankful for you!


The neighbours, friends and families and even complete strangers that look out for each other in times of need - and especially everyday people like you who give financially where you can (this is the best way to help). It proves that there really are good hearts out there willing to lend a helping hand.

Finally, I am so thankful for my family, life, faith, health and the simple things like clean water, flushing toilets and food.


Our hearts ache for you Christchurch and we continue to hope and pray.

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My Dad's got the classic 'black singlet' Kiwi look going on

Here are a few of the things that I'm loving at the moment...

The funny set up the boys have for getting in the washing... one pulls the clothes off the line and drops the pegs on the ground for the other to pick up.  Crazy or ingenious?

The current 'Dominoes' phase going on in our house at the moment...

Eating prototype shark watermelon on the deck with three cheeky boys...

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