Sun bird Calling

I was blessed to see a sun bird calm in my presence. I kept still and remembered the dear ones that nested on our back verandah before a cyclone called Yasi took their nest away. My reward some new photographs and memories of sun birds rebuilding and renewing my heart. (c) June Perkins

Rescue Time

‘Guess what!’ My daughter sounded so excited. She put her head around the corner, and in her hands was a turtle. As they were driving home, her brother, Dad and she came across a turtle with a damaged foot. He had been on the highway, probably looking for another creek. They nearly ran over him.Continue reading “Rescue Time”

Jourama Falls

2013-02-04 adventuringnq_waterfalljourama 091, a photo by gumbootspearlz creations – June Perkins on Flickr.   This weeks highlight was a trip to Jourama Falls on the way home from a medical appointment. It was late afternoon, but being North Queensland still fairly warm. My children weren’t that sure about the whole idea, but their Dad andContinue reading “Jourama Falls”

Walking Zombies

  We are walking zombies, not parents, undertaking a ritualistic walking up and down, up and down, with our youngest child. He just won’t sleep; even with dark circles under his eyes taking over his face.  He is such a cranky toddler.  Grizzle, grizzle, grizzle. Awake again.  All night! Nothing works. This has been goingContinue reading “Walking Zombies”

Farewell

Thanks Misty for all the good times going through a cyclone Yasi with us making the children smile being a good friend to Chocolate, Calico, and Soot being good when you have your bath being you our beloved guinea pig.   Be happy under your garland of flowers free from pain forever in our memoryContinue reading “Farewell”