One of the things the three of us used to love doing was to go for little trips and stay at cabins or hotel rooms or holiday houses. The last time we did this was about a year ago and I remember thinking it would probably be the last time all three of us would have a holiday together because Husband’s health was fading fast and Son was 17 so he would lose interest. And, in just the last few weeks, it has become apparent that even going to a restaurant will be fraught with difficulties. So, as tomorrow is Anzac Day, a day that Husband, Son and I have enormous respect for, I have ordered meals for all three of us in his nursing lodge room, where we can watch the parade on television. It will be a bit like being in a hotel, and it will be a perfect occasion to pay homage to the ties with our various ancestors and each other.
Here are three ridiculous pictures of our last holiday away together. I love it when the two ‘boys’ rough and tumble – ha!
Don’t worry – Husband is only pretending to be scared in this one!
I’ve just realized how similar the layout of this hotel room is to Husband’s private room in the nursing lodge!
It will be the three of us inside Anzac Day one way or another!
jmgoyder 
what great memories you all are building together
That’s a great way of thinking of it!
This time together is so precious… wishing you a wonderfully happy Anzac day. And sending lots of love and prayers your way xxoo
Thanks Tracie!
Have a great Anzac Day! Not sure what that is, but it sounds good. Enjoy.
Thanks Judith – I’ll say more on Anzac Day tomorrow!
Hope you have a relaxed day together 🙂
I think it will be great!
Looks like you were having a bit of fun after all.
Seems like a hundred years ago!
First of all Thank you for visiting my blog, dear Julie. I am so glad to meet you. These photographs and your writing are so nice… My love and My prayers for you too on this Anzac Day… It is a memorial day, for us too.
In Turkey the name “ANZAC Cove” was officially recognised by the Turkish government on Anzac Day in 1985. In 1934, Kemal Atatürk delivered the following words to the first Australians, New Zealanders and British to visit the Gallipoli battlefields. This was later inscribed on a monolith at Ari Burnu Cemetery (ANZAC Beach) which was unveiled in 1985. The words also appear on the Kemal Atatürk Memorial, Canberra, and the Atatürk Memorial in Wellington:
“Those heroes that shed their blood
And lost their lives.
You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country.
Therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies
And the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side
Here in this country of ours.
You, the mothers,
Who sent their sons from far away countries
Wipe away your tears,
Your sons are now lying in our bosom
And are in peace
After having lost their lives on this land they have
Become our sons as well.”
Thank you, Blessing and Happiness, dear Julie
with my love, nia
Thank you so much, Nia – this means a lot and I hope other readers will read your comment and understand the importance of this day for yours and mine. Love to you too – Juliex
WOW!! This is just beautiful! You are truly blessed with people (blogging family) who love you Jules. I am so grateful for our growing friendship (per below) There are few photos of me I like, hence the toes and fingers I suppose. Think barely 5ft, long brown haor to hips, little feet and old looking hands. Oh, blue eyes
” beauty mark” on right cheek and waayyy heavier than I have a right to be.
Now you!
Actually your description of yourself sounds gorgeous!
Thank you for liking my blog, you are so kind to share these words and photo’s with us, I will read some of your other blogs that I have missed before.
Thank you! I look forward to reading more of yours!
Have a Happy Anzac Day. I learn so much from you. I had no idea what this is until I looked it up. Sounds much like our two holidays we have. Memorial Day & Veterans’Day.
The photos of your husband and son sre so much fun. It’s really awesome Jules that you were thoughtful and mindful of taking photos of great times. You also teach me to be careful that I do take photos of everything. They are such kind reminders,/
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you Baroness – I have flu so am probably over-posting just in case it gets worse and I can’t post (ha – god forbid!) I love your comments and feel like I know you even though I can only see your fingers and toes!
have a great day together Julie. xx hugs 🙂
YOu tooo!
Julie, Looking up Anzac Day…
And wishing you a wonderful day together! Hugs —> (((O))) 😉
~ Lynda
Thx!
I love to see your son smiling!
So do I!!!
Precious memories!
Yes the memories are better than the reality of now – that’s for sure!