Family times on the Murray River

As we get closer to the commencement of our travels I find myself reflecting upon our family times and long summer days spent on the Murray River. Perhaps this is one of the reason I define the Murray River as my healing place as it provokes such strong emotion where memories are cemented for hopefully generations to come. Not just for my own family but those who hold a forever place in my heart as we have holidayed there with some of our foster children over the years. To see them enjoy the sunshine on the sandy beach shores of the river edges under the shade of the River Red Gums as their laughter sings out into the long summer days, always fills me with the great joy. I’m sure when my twilight years approach and the distance from those days seems a lifetime ago the shadows of their spirits will dance in my soul as I visualise days gone by.

My mind though is abuzz with what new adventures lay ahead with our current journey and the legacy we might leave behind in supporting those with multiple sclerosis. What my children, grandchildren and foster grandbabies might find inspirational in our intentions to raise funds for a great cause such as MS research. How their participation in big and small ways may lead them to have courage and compassion in the future to assist in helping others.

Please enjoy some of the photos of our family times together on the Mighty Murray River. Unfortunately we cannot post any photos for legal reasons of our foster children enjoying this beautiful landscape with us.