Monday, 25 June 2012

The Apple Tree


The apple tree. (pic taken last October) 
This is a longer break between posts than I would have liked. As most of you know I finished up work a week and a half ago and also we got the keys to our new house this week too. Its been such an emotional and exhilarating time. I feel more relaxed without the pressure of having to trudge up the highway for 2 hours a day to work but have been sooo busy organising house stuff that I haven't had a chance to stop and reflect. (Probably a good thing).

This is what I scribbled on my notebook next to my bed on the day we got our house keys...

"I know we shouldn't live with "what ifs". It doesn't serve any purpose. Today is bittersweet for me. We get the keys to our brand new, amazing house and I should be so excited about it. It just makes me think of my dad though and that if he hadn't died then we wouldn't have moved to Geelong and we wouldn't have built this dream house. I would have rathered that. I wish he could do my concreting. It's not fair." 




Part of writing Back in G  Town is about embracing being here and not thinking about the chain of events that made this happen. I really hope to continue to do that and to love being in the new house. I saved an apple tree that my dad planted in our old house and it's in a pot. I am willing and hoping it survives the replanting into our new back yard. Dad would have liked that I think.

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  1. The thing is I do believe even through bad things good things happen. So even though it was gut wrenching that your dad past away, it led you home and I'm sure you're mum is really grateful.
    Enjoy your new home. I believe that apple tree will do wonders.

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    1. Thanks so much Mandy. I like to believe that too. xx

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  2. Oh Mez. It's hard not to think like that, isn't it. But you know, maybe that'show things are mean't to be. Maybe your ad led you back home to be close to your Mum when he was gone? You'll never know, but you will always have your memories of your Dad & I'm sure your apple tree will thrive in your lovely new yard. xx

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    1. Thanks so much Nat. I really appreciate your kind words. xx

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  3. Bless you and you're lovely home. You're apple tree also looks strong and happy. May it find it's feet and make you smile! Thanks for linking up for Flash Blog Friday :-)

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    1. Thanks so much Bree. I really appreciate your thoughtful words xx

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  4. sounds like you miss your dad very much...I hope the apple tree brings you pleasant reminders.
    good luck and congrats on your new house!!!
    a rule in our house is no one can say what if...it's been a rule so long no one even thinks it anymore.
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping past! That is a great rule, one I must remember! Cheers, Mez

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