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This is our newsletter for the year ending December 2009. Remarried and shifted to new home since September 2009. Click on photo for some of the wedding photos of Elizabeth and myself A couple of very intense years have passed by Ann finally retired after 25 years with King’s Christian College . As you may have heard, at the beginning of 2005 Ann was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy and a rapid onset meant that she only managed to fight it until 2008 when she passed away. However, the end came and with the usual courage of the great lady that she was, she showed us all how to face the final enemy with a strength that defies description. Just wanted to say she loved the Lord so much that her joy to be able to say goodby to all the family before going to spend eternity with Jesus was a marvel to behold. We, as a family, were believing God to heal, and in the meanwhile we were trusting His goodness to carry us through. (The medical profession had no answer.) Our church family had been wonderfully supportive. The genetic nature of this condition meant that the medical world was not really involved in the rehabilitation of Ann from being totally reliant on using a wheelchair. They had no answer or suggested cure. A Personal Thank You I want to thank all my faithful clients who I have had the pleasure of serving in my capacity as a trusted jeweller since 1969 here on the Gold Coast. I am now based in a new studio at Carrara but I am becoming re involved with the general jewellery side of my business. As well I will become active in the community work as once before. I facilitate fine crafted pieces for my special clients. This will be by appointment and I invite all to make yourselves known again. This is our home (my studio) in Carrara and please feel free to call
Sorry about the steep driveway! Price you have to pay the get a great view. ============================================= Both Ann ’s mum and mine are getting along OK but like us all, the years are catching up. My mum is in Brisbane and gets to see the Great Grandkids fairly regularly. She and Hans are continuing to lovingly restore the 100+ year old family home in Greenslopes. Ann ’s mum is close by and gets quite a few visits from the family. (The relaxed approach also still allows me to get out for the Wednesday afternoon game of Golf at the Surfers Paradise Golf Club. Handicap is steady at 13! But that does not mean I play to it all the time)
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One thing is certain, everyone has welcomed the ease of parking! 