Whilst staying at Cobdogla Station Caravan Park I was touched by the kindness and friendship offered by a wonderful lady named Audrey and her husband. They were only in my life for four days but have promised to keep in contact. I hope we are able to build on our friendship.
Audrey was a lovely lady to whom I say thank you. Each day for the four days that she was on the site opposite us she spent time stopping for a chat and touching our lives. It all started with a treat for our dog.
Not long after arriving Audrey approached my van with a treat in her hand and quietly spoke to our dog Beauty. She continued to ask me if it was ok if she gave Beauty a treat as she carried doggie biscuits on her to reward beloved canine pets that she was blessed enough to meet. Beauty soon took Audrey to heart, putting on her innocent puppy face everytime Audrey walked out of her van and it worked every time.
On the first day of meeting he explained how she had lost her beloved companion of 13 years and still felt the loss. Her husband and herself had retired to a unit where she was unable to have a dog so every time they got into their van and travelled she took treats for the dogs of others. Such a thoughtful idea, a way of making friends and a way of dealing with her loss.
There were many other ways that this kind hearted lady touched us. Her smile and friendliness was contagious. Not once did she complain but embraced life with enthusiasm and energy. As we stood around our vans having a chat she would laugh with her husband and tell of their travel tales. The love and companionship between her and her husband was one to be admired.
Audrey would go out during the day and return with a treat for my children. On the first day of arriving she went to the local corner store to buy milk returning with a bag of smarties for the kids. This followed with biscuits and chips. On one occassion Celeste had eaten her biscuit and due to tiredness started to cry because there was no more. I soon looked up and there was Audrey standing at my tent door with a tart in her hands. With kindness in her voice and a soft gentle manner she introduced herself to Celeste explaining she was the lady who gave mummy the biscuits. She got down to Celeste's level and handing her the tart explained that their was no more and asked her to stop crying for mummy. This worked a treat and Celeste soon settled down.
Audrey and her husband are a credit to themselves. They are what this world should be about. Friendship, kindness and consideration. As they left I thanked her for her kindness, gave her a copy of Good Gabble and let her know that she was an amazing person who has touched my life. My family will never forget the lovely lady who took a couple of days to brighten each day not only for our dog but for us humans too.
Thank you Audrey!
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