Episodes in the journey through Bronnie Bennetts interesting life
Bronnie has been married for thirty seven years and together with her husband Ron, has two married children in their early thirties. During her marriage, she has been privileged to spend some years living in the Middle East and working alongside women from different cultures. She recently moved to Hamilton with her husband and is enjoying the role of grandmother for the first time. Bronnie retains a love of writing, movies, travel and socialising with family and friends.
As I write this, I’m reflecting on the fact that constant change is here to stay, which is nice for other people, but not again!
Read Bronnie's Book:
Mother and daughter –in-laws have one thing in common – the son and husband who unites them in the relationship of being a family. To one woman, the man will always be ‘her boy’, and to the other, he will always be ‘her man’. They just need to learn how best to fit into each other’s lives and, well, share him.
This is a delightful and light-hearted look at what makes a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law’s relationship special. It’s also a glimpse into how many women who share the common bond of loving the same man and seeing him in entirely different ways have learned to form mutual bonds of affection and even forge deep friendships with each other.
Whether you are a mother of sons, or a woman in love with another woman’s son, this book will make you laugh, and maybe even re-think some of the best ways to really appreciate the ‘other woman’ in your man’s life.
Here is a fantastic review of Bronnie's book as published in the Waikato Times recently:
Follow Bronnies 27th relocation in entertaining episodes below:
Episode 1 -A New Beginning Again!
Yes, we’ve lived in 4 countries and 27 houses in 38 years and my goodness, what an adventure that has been. But that was yesteryear and this is now. Do I have the energy or will to do it again; after all, we’re nicely settled in our own home in a gorgeous suburb with my darling little grandson living up the road, family, friends, great job and I’ve even written a book.
So here I am, a few months later, living in a new city, a new house, with no friends or family in sight! My husband is ensconced in his new job and forging ahead at a rapid pace. So on with the “attitude of gratitude” glasses and with “fake it til you make it” enthusiasm, I go exploring and discover some amazing treasures. A deli up the road that is a cheese lovers haven; a gift shop overflowing with handmade crafts & nick knacks; an old fashioned fish monger with NZ’s best salmon on offer! Gardens & walkways by the river that transport me back to a village in the UK. Peace, quiet and very little traffic to disturb ones thoughts and a Sunday Farmers Market with fresh breads, produce – but make sure you take cash!
So, there’s no time to put my feet up yet and get comfortable – there is still more for me to discover, people to meet and a job to find (so I can visit the fish monger & Deli on a regular basis!).
Young at heart; absolutely – us baby-boomers need to keep leading the way for the next generation to follow. Out of my comfort zone? Yes, for sure, but nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Now, I must phone and thank my hosts for that stimulating dinner party we attended last night and accept their invitation to go tramping sometime in the summer…… and prepare for that job interview next week.
Episode 2 -Jobs Interviews & the daily grind
I've had a job interview and found my way around the main routes of the city. Enjoyed coffee with a "new" friend who just happens to share my name. So now on this bleak, cold, wet day, I'm wondering what else to do! Since I intend to stay "15 minutes away from discouragement" I've decided to cook up a storm in the kitchen, so off to the supermarket and yes, while I'm at the shops, I should register with the local optometrist and dentist so they can send to Auckland for my records.
On with the music, apron and here I go; I know I'll appreciate having extra meals in the freezer once I'm back to work. My goodness, that smoked fish pie smells divine - think I'll keep some for dinner tonight, time to chill the Pinot Gris; Hubby will think all his Christmas's have come at once with such a domesticated wife - hopefully not for too much longer, the domesticated bit I mean!
Tomorrow? housework (follows you wherever you live in the world!) and yes, we've invited some "new" friends around for dinner (must make sure I've got their names right and that of their children).
As for that job interview, I've missed out that one, but next time......oh dear, this is so exhausting but watch this space.
Episode 3 -What a week……
So what now – no one wants to employ me and I’m not sure where to turn next? This is SO exhausting and nerve-wracking……..I’m sick of my own company in this new town and I’m losing my self-confidence! Given I promise myself to stay 15 minutes away from the pit of discouragement at any one time – I need to dig a little deeper and ask myself if my reason for not having a job yet has anything to do with the conflict in my heart about what I really want? Do I have the courage to write down what I’d really love to do most and pursue that dream? What skill set do I have that could be best used in the community? What if……..?
Timing is everything……I’m to become a grandmother again next year and my daughter is currently bed-ridden with complications so time to spend a week in Auckland organizing her household. If I’d already been working, I would not be free to pack up and go, but even more than that; I’ve realized that there is something I’ve always wanted to do and that is now my focus moving forward.
Now my mind and heart are in sync– I’m writing up ideas and can picture it all in my head – but before I run ahead of myself and get too excited, I need to go to Auckland and lend a helping hand……. my cloud does have a silver lining afterall.
Turn back the clock - I don’t think so; I’ve earned this new inspiration. Watch this space!
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