I was all set months ago, to show you this photo of us eating outside in May. I was all set to write "SEE, there is still sunshine in Piha" come and join us.
When sunddenly it was winter and I had a nasty does of Shingles! Life became somewhat painful and limited for me. But Winter went on in its own way - redesigning the stream so it now runs parallel to our road and the ocean was so wild!
People started to notice their high level of stress as the dark nights and grey days became more frequent. Requests came asking for time out at Piha.
"I need to unwind, catch my breath and regain my balance" they said, and their company enriched our winter months.
Winter walking was done inspite of gales or rain though most opted to wait for the sunshine! But they knew how to dress for the weather! Others found the shelter of the bush tracks and Garden road and walked anyway!
Dinners around the fire became a necessity . . . some one came for a week's study, several for spiritual direction and some simply for some rest.
One good friend came to help me cut back the hedges and trees to allow the sun onto the chalets.
Some came to sort out health issue's and Karen is just the one for the job with her cooking!
Tourists came from overseas, one to die actually, but while here life became important and precious to her again and so she returned home.
Several groups came to hold workshops. One guest even made a video of her visit to Piha, you can view it here www.tewahiora.co.nz/movie.htm Thanks Edna!
Winter certainly came fast and furious and now it seems that spring may be slowly emerging from the cold and wet. With day light savings we are enjoying crisp sunny days and longer evenings.
Hoping that this finds all our friends of Te Wahi Ora well and enjoying whatever life is bringing to you all.
More news very soon!
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