Farewell Baby Willow

It was a very difficult week
with the anticipation of my niece Willow's funeral. 

While choosing songs for the service, it was amazing how appropriate the lyrics of songs became
when listened to in a different light.

The opening song was this one from the musical Wicked:

We watched a slide show of pictures of Willow to this lovely old song:

We listened to this one, while we laid rose petals on Willow's coffin. My sister said this music helps her to imagine Willow happily skipping through a field of flowers.

We went outside the chapel to let balloons go, to this beautiful song by Ben Harper:

Emotions were high, and many, many tears were shed, but it was a lovely service, with my sister and her partner giving a heartfelt and honest account of their thoughts, feelings and experiences during this devastating time. 

It was comforting to see so many supportive

family members and friends

there to help remember this sweet child of God.

A collective gasp could be heard as we let our balloons lift to the sky.

Gosh, an occasion like this is heart-wrenching and difficult.

But there was a positive feeling of hope in the air, and I am sure many people left feeling they had helped to make the day somewhat easier for our family, with their love, words and hugs.

Bless our little darling Willow,

and may she dance with joy through the fields of heaven.

Willow Frances Tozer

26/10/11 - 6/11/11

Something sad

Something sad has happened in our family,
and it has been very hard to write this post.

What began as a bright, happy, new beginning

with the birth of my sister's new twins,
quickly turned to worry and concern

 

as it was discovered that Willow was struggling to survive
against a myriad of complications with her health.

Puzzled doctors were unable to help,
as Willow became sicker and sicker,

and then slipped into unconsciousness.

Days filled with anxiety passed by, grasping onto hope and prayers

until around midnight on Saturday night, 6/11/11,

our sweet little Willow 

drifted away.

Nothing can compare with the sense of loss
you feel when someone dies,
whether it is expected or not.

Breathlessness, breaking hearts and complete sadness
have consumed us all over the past week,

 as we try to come to terms with Willow's passing.

So precious is a life.

So fragile.

And even though we were able to hold her

and say our goodbyes,

and love and kiss her,

She is still gone

And we miss her so.

The Calming Sea

A few weeks ago we caught up with our friend Judith, who used to work with my hubby, and now lives in Tassie. She's adorable and funny! We had lunch by the sea at Spinnaker's Restaurant at Hillary's. The food was delish, and the view very calming.

We went for a walk to look at the 100 year old lighthouse.

That's my boys up there. I'm not too good with heights, but I went up too. Pretty views!

Halloween Adventures

Ooh, it's a late offering tonight, and so it should be - it's Halloween! My boy and his friends, Jacob and Elly,  all looking rather ghoulish, roamed the streets tonight trick or treating, as did half the kids in our small town. I love seeing all the whimsical costumes, especially on tiny children!

We decorated our door with this door wrap, which helped the trick or treaters know that they would find treats at our house.

Our lot knocked on doors for two hours and made a record haul of goodies - check out the motherlode!

Very impressive! Hope your Halloween was fun!

Tears for Fears

Was browsing through You Tube looking at some eighties toons, when I came across some vids of Tears for Fears. Gosh they were great back in the day! I remember when Shout was released and it was so different and dark, like many of their songs. I had this album and played it HEAPS!

In my mind, I pictured them to look like this for eternity (as you do) and then I spotted some recent pics and was shocked at how thin Curt looks (Roland still basically looks the same so the contrast between 80s Curt and 2011 Curt is even more pronounced.) He's very handsome, it's just, he looks so different.

So, while I recover from that, here are some songs:

and this one just makes me happy whenever I hear it, which is rare:

Now for a recent live vid, where you can really see how thin, mature and non-popstarish Curt is (you have to remember he is in his 50s). I love, love, LOVE the choir and the orchestra in this: goosebump stuff!

And for something a little different, I found a mash-up of two songs, one by Tears for Fears, Woman in Chains, mashed with Kings of Leon's Sex on Fire, created by dj lobstermash. If you are familar with both of these songs, you will realise how clever this is. (If the first half doesn't grab you, go to about 3.40 for the best bit. Brilliant!)

Okay, so I have overindulged in Tears for Fears!

For some totally different, and yet still great musical choices, pop over to Thea's blog where her Sunday Session link up is rocking!

What the?

I so wanted to play along with Tropical Mum's new Friday Funny meme, but I couldn't find anything suitable to share, until hubby came home and showed me what he saw in the car next to him, when he stopped to get petrol:

Apparently, a huge drool was sliding off its lip as well! Snortingly funny!

Go visit Tropical Mum for some more laughs! xx

Cake Boss is Touring!

If you subscribe to Foxtel, you have probably discovered all the yummy and amazing cake making shows on the Food channel. We love them!

There's Cake Boss,

Ace of Cakes

DC Cupcakes

and a new Australian one, Planet Cake.

News is, Buddy Valastro from Cake Boss is touring Australia next year and is even coming to Perth!! We WILL be going! This guy is a LEGEND at cake decorating, and he's funny too. Check out some of his creations:

An aquarium cake

A Sesame Street cake, with all the buildings and characters

And even, a Bumble Bee Transformer cake!! Look at the size of it!

It really is made of cake!

Are you into cake decorating or do you just like to watch?