Coming Home

Returning to Australia and New Zealand

After nearly a year away, it was time to return home for a visit. It had been nearly a year since I (Jude) had been in Australia and 18 months since Richard had seen his family in any other way than a phone screen. Between us, we have seven children, three grandchildren, nine siblings, and one parent—so the pull of family ties and parental responsibility was undeniable

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