Home to Australia

Where is home? For me it's where my husband and bed is, which right now is in Kuwait. But there are the other homes you have too. My native home of Australia and my adopted home of Austria. Tomorrow morning I fly out to the native home, more specifically to Brisbane, to spend 4 weeks with my family and I'm looking forward to it despite knowing I'll miss my husband as well.
The biggest challenge will be the temperature I think. While here in Kuwait we are having around 50 degrees every day, it's now winter in OZ.
With my suitcase full of gifts for my family it didn't leave me with much room for my clothes so I've had to be fairly selective.
This trip though will see the birth of my 5th grandchild, a little girl who is to be called Rubi Rose Crow. I'm very excited about being there finally for one of their births. This will make it 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson. So of course I spoil my grandson rotten!
I also get to spend time with my son, Charlie, a special person in my life. My little boy is growing up and is now 13 1/2 and in his first year of high school and doing very well. I love talking to him about everything and anything. We have a special bond.
I also plan to spend some quality time with my eldest, Samantha this trip. I know she needs my help and guidance and I just hope she listens and takes some advice form me. It's not always easy with her though.
Last but not least is Amanda, my second eldest and my mini me. I am close with her but it scares me that she reminds me of me too much. I try to impart things that have been taught to me recently on to her and her partner for a better and stronger relationship. They are doing it tough but they have to learn to deal with the things in their lives they have put there. It is Amanda who is having the baby but now it's time to stop and have a rest. She needs it so much.
Additionally, this year I'm making my way down to Sydney to see my 2 younger sisters and I can't wait. It's been ages since I saw them last and we are at a special time in our relationship as sisters. Due to a delicate situation with our Dad and the family of our older sister we have banded together in support of Dad. It's sad to say but at this point in our lives I think we have all come to the conclusion that we three are the only sisters, there is no point in even acknowledging the other one anymore.
An exciting part of my trip will be the drive from Sydney back to Brisbane with my Dad. I miss him very much and our chats we used to have when we used to go running. I think the things I have learnt through my recent struggles will be useful to him to help get through a difficult time in his life. He doesn't deserve what's happening to him and justice will prevail.
With all this going on though I know I will be missing my husband very much. He is the thing that makes me whole, my other half if you like. We've had our ups and downs, journey's to the moon and deep into hell, but we are stronger than ever before right now but being apart scares me a little.
So my bags are packed and I'm just relaxing at home until I take off in the early hours of tomorrow morning. I hope I get some rest on the trip, heaven knows I'll need it for the grandkids!!!