The break begins ...

So mid-year arrived with great anticipation, I'm not sure Ruth or I slept for 3 days before for sheer excitement. We would sit talking to the wee hours of the morning about nothing much in particular mainly because the excitement of seeing everyone again was immense.

So the day of traveling back to Brisbane arrived, but before we could catch our flight we had our last state RE class for this half of the year. I know there is a certain knowledge that Netters are generally always happy and excited for Encounter Days and such, but I think there was also the excitement of the journey back to Brisbane hanging in the air. Well we arrived at Emerald airport, Ruth and I being in our 'country outfits' consisting of plaid shirts and overalls, however thay must of thought Ruth looked rather 'shifty' as they tested her for explosives. The flight was, well flight like and we arrived at Brisbane domestic airport on time, we were greeted by the amazing Canberra/Goulburn Team with lots of screaming and hugs. We were then transported by the ammzing LKK (National Team van) driven by Paddy back to NET office in Paddington, where again we were greeted by screaming and hugs. The excitement of everything was unbelievable and seeing everyone together again after 5 months of no contact, I can't even begin to describe.

Well we arrived as a group at Hogwarts (or Stuartholme school for Girls), it did look very much like Hogwarts so I felt it would only be right to wear my Hogwarts shirt. We had our mid-year retreat, which was amazing, but I'm not going to say anything because I know some possible future Netters will be reading this (yes, you know who you are) and I don't want to spoil the surprise.

Katie and I arrived safetly in New Zealand on Sunday 24th to a cold NZ, we were both wrapped up and feeling the cold very much. I know for me that the weather change from Central Queensland to New Zealand was drastic. Apart from the cold, I have had the chance to catch up with friends and family and catch up on a huge amount of sleep. Note that I have slept in till two in the afternoon by accident on two separate occasions, but I think that it was well deserved, plus I'm full of a chesty cold. Maybe I should be justifying the sleep ins to Dad instead of myself :) I have been keeping dad company and doing the cooking and cleaning as Mum is away in England and Dad's broken wrist is restricting him in most household and everyday tasks. Lets just pray that it continues to heal properly and quickly.

But I still have just under a week left of break so I shall keep you posted on what's going on. Hopefully I can keep my blog a little more up to date this half of the year.

Blessings to all.