60 - Earth Hour

An estimated 1 billion people around the world turned their lights out for one hour at 8.30pm yesterday. It was lovely to sit by candle light and the hour extended into the night at our home in Kensington. It was a small step to help this planet and the people who inhabit it.

WELCOME THE NEW MOON

This week had the potential to be very weird astrologically, and it didn't disappoint me. The new Moon, Venus retrograde and some tense Pluto links, meant that as soon as we apply too much pressure, something would give.

Coming to terms with the death of my Mother-in-law, Wynne, has been an emotional roller coaster. It is not just processing my loss of a person that has been in my life for the past 26 years, but understanding the way others express (or not in my case) their empathy and compassion. It has been a very big learning curve and I am not sure if it is the western culture or belief patterns that we, as a society communicate to the immediate family member, without recognizing the loss to the partner. Maybe it is because death is not something most people are ready to discuss, or contemplate, or maybe I was just very lucky to have had a loving relationship with my parents-in-law. So I will choose the last thought and take it as a blessing. I am still extremely fortunate, that now that both Wynne & Frank are not here in the physical world, but I feel very grateful to have them watching over me and my family and that our connection is very strong. So my lesson in this. Believe, be thankful and surrender.

In other ways this week has also been amazing to watch the synchronisity at work when you just allow the Universe to do its magic. The past couple of weeks we have had overseas visitors staying with us and we have had a wonderful time going to places and doing things we would not normally do, such as Fish & Chips at Watsons Bay, walks along the headlands, watch sailing boat races and visiting Katoomba. It has been great just taking time out of our normal work life and taking a step back and breathing. Sydney is such a beautiful city and I see why so many people love the harbour. David and I have made a consciece decision to enjoy the beauty of nature much more in the future.

Also since our visitors left the universe has returned the tradesmen to the renovations to our home, building new gates, painting the outside of our home and quoting for beautiful new courtyards. It is a very exciting time and then we have our World trip to Japan, Prague, Vienna and UK, starting on 25th May. "How does life get better than this?".

The new Moon took place at 2.05 am Friday morning. I hope you made some wishes?.

I would love to hear any stories you have about this week...... until next time I hope you are findingurwings...... Roz.

IN MEMORY OF WYNNE CLARKSON 28/4/23 - 17/03/09

St Patrick's Day will be a memorable day in our life from now on. Not only will it be connected with the planting of Sweet Peas to enjoy in the spring, or for the Guinness that flows and leprechauns. It will be the day Wynne Clarkson (beloved Mum of my husband David) passed from this life.

Wynne was the second daughter of Eliza Alice & John Birch and she was one of four children. They grew up in the Lancashire village of Poulton Le Fylde and she would live her entire life there. She meet Frank Clarkson after the war and they were married on 28/12/1949 and honeymooned in Bournemouth on the British Riviera. They would buy a home and move to 9 Rivington Close, Poulton in December 1960 with their 3 children, Paul, David and Ann, this would remain the family home until her death. Frank passed away in May 08 and their marriage was amazing.

Wynne had a good life, 4 grandaughters and they would holiday every year with friends. She worked outside the home in many occupations. She loved her home, family and was a very caring loving person. She will be missed.

To my Parents In Law - I would like to say how lucky I was to have had such nice people to be related to and THANK YOU for being you. Love Ros.

My dedication

WYNNE & FRANK
“A Love Story”

It was a winter’s day, 28th December 1949. They stood side-by-side in this church. Two individuals had made it through the war and had found their loving partner. Their love continued for almost six decades.

They would have challenges and see many changes over that time, but one thing stood strong, their love for one another.

They created a home which they bought in 1960 at 9 Rivington Close. This would be the setting for the next 49 years, raising two sons, Paul and David, and a daughter Ann. The two boys are different in nature but share a passion for sport especially The Sport of Kings, horseracing. Ann was the apple of their eye, loving and caring to them and they all gave them so much joy.

Through their children they had four granddaughters, Emma & Abigail and in Australia Avril & Brittany. They spent numerous happy hours with them and had great fun.

Wynne and Frank had many friends. They spent happy holidays each year at home and abroad. They enjoyed attending church and were generous to friends and relatives in need, visiting, shopping for them and doing errands.

It is only 10 months ago that Frank Clarkson left this life, but today as we remember:

WYNNE CLARKSON

A song comes to my mind, “A love Story” by Taylor Swift - to me this is the essence of their love.

“Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone”. He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said, “marry me Juliet – you’ll never have to be alone. I love you and that’s all I really know”.

St Peter called Wynne home on St Patrick’s Day 2009 and with his caring hand WYNNE AND FRANK are together again.

They now send their love to all those of us who are left behind. They are watching and guiding us from heaven - now and always.

By Roslyn and David Clarkson

TIME HEALS EVERYTHING – GIVE TIME, TIME
LIVE IN THE MOMENT AND MAKE IT SO BEAUTIFUL THAT IT WILL BE WORTH REMEMBERING.