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Nightmare week

 First it was the News, 

Mum had passed away, 

Next was Gemma-ann would not be traveling with me and Jennifer.

Then suddenly Jennifer goes into Surgery. 

This is not going to be a good week.

So Wednesday Morning, on the plane to NZ

Thursday, the funeral for mum

Friday, to see the Lawyer 

Saturday to see Ann.

Sunday to Fly back Home.


Praying nothing else goes wrong.

Location: Melbourne Airport (MEL), Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia

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