Buddy hasn't been far from our minds since we left Fiji, so we were relieved to hear that she's being spoilt rotten with beach outings, cuddles and now even home made Christmas cookies!! Thanks God for the Atkinsons.

Also this week Hannah is off at Lennox Head with her MMM friends for schoolies week. A brilliant group of kids and so thankful for this time Hannah can reconnect with them and be encouraged.

When Tony left Fiji, he brought 14 Fijians with him -first to go to NTE in Canberra and then onto Minchinbury Anglican Church for mission. Was a great time at both-and then as a bonus, we were able to have Dan and Ateca over to mum and dads before they flew off back to Fiji. Very hard to say goodbye, but thankful for them and the continued ministry they will do there with PSFC.

24 hours after arriving in Aus, we had Hannah and Bailey's combined 18th party at Manda's. Huge success, beautiful venue, lovely speeches and great Christian witness to those who came. Very proud of our Hansie girl -and Bails too!

Saying goodbye to our first friends in Fiji- our taxi driver Jonny and his wife Zareen and son Zane.

Back in Sydney town now. Cray. Such a whirlwind in every sense of the word. Haven't got the time or energy to write much now, so will pop up some pics of the last couple of weeks.

My last Sat night with some lovely mums from school -the Yr 7 mums and our girls.

Hannah's Yr 11 Ball -Arabian Nights

Our lovely friend Ana handmade us a woven mat as a farewell gift.

Saying goodbye to our beloved Buddy, but thankful for her great new home.

We love you Buddy xxxxxxx

I dropped in at the prison for a last time to say goodbye to the ladies. I haven't been in for over a year, but seeing them again was as if it had been the week before. There was food galore, dance items and we finished with the Meke dance. Good times!

Soph and Emma had a combined farewell party, which also doubled as Soph's birthday party. Very kindly hosted by Emma's mum, there was lots of laughter and plenty of tears! All good fun!