And for 25 years...

Ev and I took the opportunity to celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary by slipping away to Brampton Island for a few nights, just as the cold Autumn mornings began to make an impact in Melbourne. The setting was idyllic... a wonderful place to unwind and relax.


Mind you, the kids weren't agog at being left behind. Caleb, however, wasn't too short of a word when Ev pondered, "I remember when my parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. I thought they were really old!"
Caleb's retort? "So... what's your point, Mum?"
And you think we were cruel for leaving him behind!

We spent a night in Brisbane on the way up, and one in Mackay on the way back. The Mackay Marina offers a wonderful collection of fishing runabouts...

So, we repaired to this beautiful island retreat and pondered the years (deep sigh...) How can one NOT relax in such a beautiful spot? If you are looking for one of the best places in the world to holiday where it's warm, you can't go past the Whitsundays. (Although we'd prefer Ningaloo reef at the Cape Range National Park these days, but it's very much more in the back-to-basics holiday spot).

But this was hardly in the category of exertion, in any case!

To spend a few days reflecting on the wonderful journey of the past 25 years was indeed a treasure... with one's best friend, lover, companion, kindred spirit, and confidante was just another beautiful memory to add to an ever-bulging storehouse!

Time has changed us both. By the grace of God, we trust for the better. We certainly look back with thankfulness, and forward with hope.


Beautiful!