DAVIES, William Lester Joseph. Hey Willy Its been three years now and things are still weird without you here. Grace and I have just come home after we went to her White Sunday thingy at kindy where she had to memorise and say a prayer in Samoan. I was very proud. The kids got Happy Meals for lunch. We went to Bali for our family holiday and everybody enjoyed themselves. Did the usual spent 90% of my time having spas and everyone else hit the beach. Anabel reckons she's lost her tan already. Went to Matthew Wilding's wedding and Ross came up from Melbourne. Grandma has been in hospital for water retention issues and now home. John and Jocelyn are taking turns staying with her as she is much more fragile than before. Drs were amazed at how well she is for her age. Your grandkids are getting older. Lani is now 18 and finishing college this year, Miller 16 and will be 7th form 2025, Anabel 15 in Dec and will do 5th form next year, Aaron 14 and doing 4th form, Kaela 13 same as Charlie both 3rd formers, Markie 11 but still in "Primary", Seth is at a Special Needs in Pakuranga and 8 years and Grace starts big girl school next year. She can't wait. The weather has been real shabby and the orchard is floating. Kevin has been trying to cut the lawns but every time the mower sticks its head out of the garage it rains. We have a dog. He is 5 months old now and his name is Leoleo (guard dog). He loves chewing everything, goes to the toilet all over the house and loves the waterbed, which means he's the only other man I allow in my bed. Kevin and I have his kids for school holidays and will be back at school next week. Yaay!!! Well darling have to go now as lunchtime. Really miss you with my love. Your Chrissy.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 13, 2024.