Did you want to begin singing that great song from Sound of Music?? 

A wonderful lady whom I had the priviledge of meeting in Canberra just moved to the Netherlands with her family.  They don't know exactly how long their stay will be but what an adventure!  The Lord has really orchestrated this event and this godly family waited on Him and let it happen in His time.  What a testimony!  Michelle had the *great* idea to start a diary of sorts where people could write their thoughts and special messages, favorite Bible verses, Australian stories and special holidays and birthdates.  Isn't this a brillant idea???  Here is my list of Aussie things that I sent her - these are just a few of the many things that we miss from Australia.

Carin's Aussie things to remember:
1) the raucous chatter and squawks of the cockatoos as they fly over the house and garden
2) the "look" the kangaroos have when you disturb their grazing by driving past
3) the incredible site of that huge Australian flag on top of Parliament House - knowing that it is large enough to drape over a double-decker bus
4) the smell of gum as you walk among fallen leaves and hear their crunch
5) the cheery "no worries, mate" when the repairman stands on your doorstep
6) hearing "Walking in a Winterwonderland...." sung over the intercom at Tuggeranong Hyperdome while wearing short sleeves and shorts.
7) if a winter morning was frosty in Canberra, it would be gorgeous by mid-day
8) incredible nearby beaches (Pebbly Beach and Depot Beach among others) that never ceased to amaze me with their rugged (and uncommercialized) beauty and make me desire to worship and glorify Him.
9) hearing that incredible laugh God gave the Kookaburra
10) the bush with its incredibly open wide blue blue sky

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Posted by JocelynJames

Oh my, Carin! What a wonderful list! It makes me feel all "homesick" reading it and I haven't moved!

You have captured so many great things I love about Canberra and after last night at Regatta Point, I want to add that one:

The free family fun times where you can go to the park, hear some music, have some fun and watch fireworks. Everyone had a great time, there's no "rough elements" and you can be home again in half an hour, even with everyone wanting to leave the car park at the same time!

We miss having you here,

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Posted by shelso

adding your list to my diary!! The only trouble is if I read the diary TOO much I feel that homesick feeling coming on ........ lol

I'd love to hear about the things you love about where you are living now?? You have such a "take me there" way of describing things!

love Michelle xxx

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Posted by Amanda10Axelby

What a lovely surprise to see you here. Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog. I haven't read all of your posts yet, but I am enjoying catching up with you all again. Canberra is not the same without the Bozarths. We do miss you all. Rebekah said she will email Chloe soon.
Where have you moved over the last year? And how is that gorgeous baby of yours? Send me some photos when you have the time please.
Blessings,
Amanda

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