Hi everyone! I know it's been a while, but here I am again. I've been busy with work, but also with a trip back to my beloved Australia. My brother's wedding was on the 17th of November, and I made the trip in order to be there for that occassion. Let me tell you- it was worth it!
After 24 hours of travel from Amsterdam to Melbourne (via Kuala Lumpur) it was great to be picked up at the airport by my brother Jono. Staying with him and his fiance, Tammy, was a great way to relax and actually see them a bit before the wedding. I also got to meet some of Tammy's family. After picking up my Poppa from the airport a couple of days later, it was off the the beach house in Safety Beach to spend some time with my parents. Although Mum was sick, I was still able to spend time playing games and chatting with her and Dad. I was also able to catch up with my other brother and my sister-in-law and my beautiful niece! But quickly the big day arrived!
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| Safety Beach |
The wedding was held in a rose garden at an estate on the Mornington Penninsula. It was a beautiful sunny day and Tammy was looking spectacular. I was honoured to be asked to do the Bible reading- 1 Corinthians 13:4-6. After the ceremony, I was able to spend the rest of the evening catching up with both immediate and extended family members- a few of which I haven't seen in quite some time. There was also a bit of dancing throughout the night! The best part of the night though was that I've 'officially' gained another sister. I love Tammy so much and am so glad that she's a part of our family.
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| Jono and Tammy |
A few days later it was back to Europe after another 24 hours of travel. Arriving back in Den Haag was a bit surreal to start with. Seeing the familiar buildings and remembering how much I love this city was great and surprising, but I am also now missing my family and friends in Australia. My heart is split at the moment- between two countries. It's split between the cold, flat land that I'm currently making my home and the sunny, laid-back land I have lived in for most of my life.
6 days is not a long time to spend in a country, but it was such a blessing that I will soon forget the long travel and the tirdeness from jetlag and will only remember the beautiful ceremony, time spent with family and the tears as I left them yet again.
