Day 2835 - The Lovin Life Linky - Golden Edition

Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary!

Two parents, an only child and the resulting extension of their union.

This week we celebrated my parent's golden wedding anniversary by hiring a house at Noosa and getting decked out in white and gold.


They didn't want a party but instead had hoped to take us all to Thailand for an adventure. That had to be postponed due to Chelsea and Dad's cancer diagnoses. Staying in Australia was the better option and adventure has been switched for relaxation instead.

Noosa is the self-proclaimed relaxation capital of Australia.  So with that in mind the Golden celebrations have been very low key and subdued.  We're not zip lining through jungles or rafting down rivers or washing elephants (we'll save that for next year).  We're quietly wandering through the national parks, kayaking in our "back yard", lying on the beach and sipping cocktails instead.

The day of their golden celebrations started with brunch in a lovely little cafe by the Noosa River. We then hit the soft goldie white sands of Noosa Beach for some rays before heading back to our chandelier adorned holiday house in Noosa Waters.

In response to my "Golden Wedding Anniversary Brief" everyone dressed in white and gold for a twilight toast on our deck with champagne, nibbles and seafood.

Photos of course were a must and it's the self-timed group shot that will end up in a frame as my gift to the folks in memory of their special day.

With Dad and Chelsea both on the other side of their surgeries and well into recovery mode it's easy to say that life is starting to look rosy again.  I think that all things considered, we can go beyond rosy and aim for golden instead. A trip to Noosa is just what the doctor ordered.

Anyone else aiming for a life that is "golden"?

Have you ever celebrated somebody's golden wedding anniversary?

What are you lovin' about life this week?

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Before I hand the reins over to you to start linking I'd like to pass you to Denyse Whelan for a minute. Just like Dad and Chelsea, Denyse is currently recovering from her recent cancer diagnosis and surgery.  While the events of the last few weeks have been shocking and scary, Denyse has not lost her enthusiasm nor mantra for lovin' life.  She is writing here to express her gratitude for this amazing online community.

It is my pleasure to resume blogging this week after a major challenge of having radical and complex surgery for oral cancer. Now I understand that for all of us even hearing the word cancer is both scary and threatening and I am not here to say anything different. I am writing today, and a part two post next week, about how grateful I am for many positive aspects that have come into my life since my cancer diagnosis in mid May 2017.. Leanne’s Lovin’ Life linky is one I join each week because of its very spirit of positivity and caring. I was able to find a sense of my own spirit as I dealt with many parts of the cancer diagnosis and treatment (radical surgery in my case). I am grateful for the love and kindness of many here who I know only via blogging who ‘chatted’ with me on-line before and during my hospital stay. My social media networks buoyed me so much and I was always grateful no matter what time of day to ‘have a chat’. It was a real surprise and delight last weekend to have Leanne, Debbie and Joanne send me a video message from the Sunshine Coast! Oh so thoughtful and how wonderful is technology. Thanks Leanne for allowing me a few words in your space and I am delighted to be back!

Love, Denyse

We're delighted to have you back Denyse.  To hear more from Denyse make sure you check out her blog at www.DenyseWhelan.com.au

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