Lessons This Mama Learnt During The BigWet in Queensland

After being home for a week it made me think about our so called family beach holiday! We spent the week on glued to the television watching one of Queensland's natural disasters unfold before our eyes.

Watching the rain pour down

As the days went on, Cyclone Debbie was wreaking havoc across Queensland and Northern NSW. We couldn't believe what was occurring. Literally could believe it. As this week has unfolded, Rockhampton's Fitzroy River was rising. It was just heartbreaking to watch.

Doing vegetables to roast in a BBQ as we had no power on holidays

As the week progressed, I just kept thinking how lucky we were to have each other, be in a house that is standing,with no flood water swirling through.

Lots of cold cups of tea to be had due to no power, but at least we had clean running water

Being back home, as my 4 year daughter and 2 year old son were getting cranky about who pressed the dishwasher buttons, I sat back and reflected....we are beyond lucky to have electricity and running clean water. Not everyone is Queensland and NSW has that "luxury" right now. Same with the washing machine and showers and baths.

People are with out electricity so they can not store nutritious foods and cook healthy meals for their family. People are without running water to be able to clean their teeth, to wash their hands and maintain basic personal hygiene.

I have friends and family who are so very much affected, which breaks my heart. I wish there was more we could do. In this time of disaster, our village needs to pull together so we love and support each other.

When your tired and exhausted and just want to fall into bed, remember those who are not as fortunate right now. Treasure every moment with your family and friends, this is what is important, stuff and things are not.

Stay safe everyone.
Love, Leah

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