Been and gone and back again

Little Mother and I have flown north and returned. 

Just over a fortnight ago we had a call from the hospital in Waikato

 saying they had a space for her.

The Seaward Kaikouras.
South Island

So of course it was all on, flights and accommodation booked 

and bags packed. Medications reviewed and blood tests not done because we ran out of time and the relevant forms hadn't arrived. They were eventually done in Waikato.

Mounts Tongariro and Ruapehu in a sea of cloud.
North Island

We spent five days in Hamilton, for my little mother most of it was in hospital. But she is now home and recovering with a new lease on life.  Mum will stay with me for a few days until she is given the all clear to go home.

Taranaki, Mount Egmont.
North Island

We are very grateful to the cardiac team as well as to all who have kept her in their prayers. Thank-you so much. 

We have a very good God.

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The Kaikoura ranges.
South Island

I took photos of the mountain ranges from the plane window and thought you might enjoy seeing some of them.

The Southern Alps.
South Island

If you would like to read the legend of 

Mounts Ruapehu and Taranaki go here. 

It's a romantic story :)