Happy Christmas from Downunder

[wilgk]

We took an early break and had a few days in Bright, which is a wee town in the Victorian High Country.
Of course by NZ standards the mountains are more hill-like than mountainous but pretty all the same.
This area is called 'Happy Valley' so I thought it a fitting subject to go with my Happy Christmas post.
I do hope all forum friends are well and with those they love this Christmas.
Our family is happy & healthy and really who could ask for anything more.

[Donald]

Thank you, Kay. And very best wishes to you and your family.

Unfortunately for us, the efforts to keep my wife's cancer at bay haven't worked and treatment is now stopped. She was admitted to a palliative care facility last week. So, not the best of times for us.

[wilgk]

Oh Donald, that is sad news, a cruel disease indeed. Time together will be very precious for you both. xx

[IzzieK]

Merry Christmas to you and yours too...Kay.

Donald, I am so sorry. I truly can't find the right words to say...

[ajohnw]

I'm truly sorry to hear that Donald.

John
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[wlou]

Sorry to hear the sad news Donald.Our thoughts are with you.

[Nancy Moran G]

Kay, Happy Christmas to you also. Nice, peaceful image.
Donald, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy

[Benjy]

Sad news Donald,prayers for both of you...Benjy

[bnnrcn]

I'm very sorry to hear that Donald.

[mknittle]

Our prayers for your wife and you Donald.

[Rita]

Donald, such sad news.

[Brownbear]

Merry Christmas Kay!

Donald... I'm very sorry to hear the sad news. All my best wishes and thoughts for you and your family during this time.

[Shadowman]

Kay,

Happy holidays! Nicely captured image, I like the composition and the sweeping flow of the tree line.

[NorthernFocus]

Happy Christmas to you as well, Kay. And to everyone else on CIC.

Donald, we're very sad to hear your news. Paige and I will say a prayer for you both.

[Ndukes]

Cheers Kay and merry Christmas to you and yours.

[Stinky]

Donald... I'm very sorry to hear the sad news. All my best wishes and thoughts for you and your family during this time.

[Ndukes]

Donald, I'm so sorry. Our thoughts shall be with you and your wife this Christmas.

[Donald]

Thank you all for your kinds thoughts and words. And my apologies to Kay for diverting attention away from her fine image with our family issues. There are many people around the world in great suffering and we should always think and act on behalf of all of them.

[Nicks Pics]

I like the picture a lot Kay, very attractive warm lighting and and very Australian -looking trees.

[rpcrowe]

Kay... Your shot reminds me of my area of Southern California.

Donald... My deepest regrets. I lost my first wife to that devastating disease. Thankfully, my second wife and I are celebrating our 25th Christmas together and, considering our ages, are in relatively good health.