As I find myself settling in to 2022 so much is happening in the world but my life has been relatively quiet.
Robyn arrived safely at Yuendumu after isolating in Alice Springs.
ABC News: ‘It’s not really being explained’: Language barrier and overcrowding hampers Yuendumu COVID response. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-24/overcrowding-yuendumu-community-hampers-covid-response/100772846
COVID update:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/rule
Sharon and Jai shared their January birthday celebrations with a family meal of Paul’s famous smoked chicken, sausages and salad followed by an amazing chocolate cake, thanks Jake.
Back to school and each student has to comply with the introduced RAT requirements which involve testing Mondays and Fridays.
Paul got the news that one of the children’s little brothers had tested positive after an outbreak at his daycare centre. They needed to quarantine so Shakira couldn’t return home until there was no COVID in their house. As it transpired Shakira stayed for 4 weeks as each of the family became positive with the virus.
This is the news headline I woke up to today. We live in troubled times….
The Sydney Morning Herald: Russia-Ukraine LIVE updates: Vladimir Putin declares war on Ukraine as explosions, missiles envelop Kyiv, Kharkiv; world condemns attack
Record rainfall kicks off 2022 across NSW as several towns break monthly highs – ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-02-04/la-nina-leaves-its-mark-with-record-breaking-nsw-rain/100795620
The wet weather continues. The lawn and garden are growing before my eyes. The ground is saturated and too wet to mow.
On a sad note though I attended the funeral of Damian RIP, much loved son of Ann-Maree and Kieran B. He was the same age as my youngest son and much too young to leave us. It wasn’t easy for me in the church and tears flowed freely, the mask was a help. I realize how fragile I am and remain even though Chris’s funeral was 3 1/2years ago.
Joans jottings 