Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year

Dear Family and Friends,

     What a wonderful time Duncan, Julia and I had in Hobart.  I thank my youngest ones for the joyful, fun times we have together and so very grateful they both still want to 'hang out' with me.  I admit it is difficult covering everyone's needs, and this trip, at least, we managed to do that.  

     Thank you to my boys and their families for cutting into their Christmas schedule and making time for us.  Duncan, Julia and I have so many fond memories from this trip- the way Henry's eyes light up when Poppy comes to visit;  the full body hugs from Toby, such a friendly, confident, lovely young fellow; Poppy so contented and full of joy, then, Poppy the whirlwind, all wrapped up in a curly headed poppet.  

     Thank you to Percy for staying home and looking after our Martha.  13 years old or there-abouts, our Martha has always had issues but we love her and try not to stress her un-necessarily. Reading between the lines you will realize Martha is crazy and life, for all of us, is better when she is calm and quiet.

     We thank Peter and Loris for stopping over on their return trip from Darwin.  Words can not really express how wonderful it is to spend time with family.  Unfortunately our family is spread far and wide. Tassie, Victoria, Sydney and New Zealand.  Funny where life takes you, and funny how the older you get the pull to be nearer to family becomes stronger. Or is that just me?  

     Well the Percy Clark Family have had a calm year.  We moved into Morris Ave January 2014 and it looks as though we will be here for another 12 months - how wonderful.  Percy is settling into his new position, though I have the feeling the goal posts are constantly moving but he is managing issues very well. Duncan is an enigma, well that's what I say, as he only appears at meal times and then only briefly, or is in a panic rush out the door to the train and off to Uni.  Julia is full of life, enjoying Sydney Uni and all it has to offer.  Her planned trip to Spain in January worries me as much as excites her. Each trip I make to Tas renews my crafty/arty side and I feel 2015 will bring some changes for me.  

     It is the end of one year and the start of a new year full of hope and wishes.  

Wherever you are we wish you, and yours, all the very best for the coming year, you 

are in our thoughts always.    

Love,  

Louisa, Percy and Families...