Such sad news.

Sadly, my niece Jenne Leigh died in the RAH on July 13th. Since talking to her brother who was in frequent contact with her during my trip abroad and a medical colleague whose team was her primary medical carers, I have learned how desperately ill she was. Added to that is the awful truth about her very sad life, and so most of the family, including Jenne's mum can now accept her death as a release from great suffering. Despite this she brought much joy to many people and we all believe she is now a free angel who will keep watch over all of us. Cindy and Marcus gave her earthly embodiment a wonderful send off at a memorial service in the garden of her home. The tributes were moving and there was much laughter as well as tears.

Home from my trip.

I am safely home after a wonderful trip to Italy, Greece and Singapore with my sister, Cindy. Sadly her daughter has been ill in hospital ever since we left, although people were careful not to tell us how unwell she was, so we continued with our touring. She is making slow progress but is likely to remain in the RAH for several weeks yet.

Italy was fantastic but Greece was truly magic - so much glorious ancient history in both places. And cruising the Aegean islands was both relaxing and spectacular, although I did pick up a 'flu on board. Singapore is ever changing - such a different sky-line from my last visit but some things are the same and yet better than before, like the zoo.

I have been culling and sorting my photos and hope to have some hard copy albums organised soon. The mementoes, like postcards and entry tickets are already arranged in separate albums.