Medical Mission Trip to India
Mar 22
The months of planning for the trip came to fruition when I boarded the Singapore Airlines flight for Changi & then to Hyderabad on 3rd March 2012. It was an exciting step of faith – traveling across the world to meet up with people I had met on Skype once – however I had a sense of peace with me, that God was with me, and in fact, He was already there waiting for me! The trip was...
A story of inspiration
Mar 14
Patrick is a gifted musician blind and with joint disorders. Patrick’s father inspires me to be a better father and humbles me when I think of his dedication and love for his son.
Autumn 2012
Mar 14
Four months of the year have already sped past. Daniel and Hannah now in yr 2 at Gladstone enjoying the great school community and getting smarter every day. We are especially proud of Daniel recently receiving a certificate of merit at assembly for ‘Being a considerate and hardworking student, always willing to help around the classroom’. Hannah is having piano lessons from Dad, but...
The Christmas Story (New Zealand version)
Dec 11
A humorous take on the traditional Christmas Story. Well worth a look!
Springing around!
Nov 07
What an exciting few months! Rugby World Cup, Elections coming up, and in our personal lives new ventures starting. Jonathan has officially started up his private practice after several months of pro bono voluntary career consulting. His office has a nice view over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and is located in the central city. Daniel and Hannah turned 6 yrs old a few weeks ago and are rapidly...
India mission planned for March 2012
Sep 06
Fen is joining a medical mission going to India in March 2012. A similar mission last year found that the most common problems were related to eyesight – over 500 cases. Hence, they are looking for donations of old glasses. Please drop off old glasses either in the Mt Albert Baptist Church church office (732 New North Rd Mt Albert), or email us and we can pick them up. Fen would also appreciate...
New kitten
Aug 04
With the passing of our cat “Huey” in June, we decided to get a kitten after we got back from SF. “Rocky” is of the Maine Coon breed originating from Maine, New England, USA. They were almost extinct until some keen breeders rallied great interest in these medium-haired cats. Maine Coon’s are a very ‘cool’ breed as they are highly intelligent (Rocky...
San Francisco
Jun 29
Have just returned from a 12 day holiday in San Francisco, California. We enjoyed long 14 hours of sunshine and rich blue skies each day – temperatures at a pleasant 20-25 degrees (although got up to 31 degrees on 1 day). Jonathan’s parent’s came along with us and stayed in the holiday home we rented. Fen attended a Emergency Medicine conference at Fisherman’s...
