In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we take a look back and reminisce on the year that was.

We thought we would take a look back on the year that was.  We have had a pretty full-on year this year especially with our mum battling cancer and it has given us a perspective we perhaps may not have had before.

There was a time where we have wished away certain things in our lives such as wishing the kids were older so we could shower in peace or not have to wipe backsides anymore or drive the kids here, there and everywhere.  But you know what?  That’s the juicy stuff!  Now that Tracey has older daughters who don’t need her for those things anymore, she realises how precious those years were.  So, don’t ever take that stuff for granted because before you know it, it’s all gone.

Our Mum

On 21 December 2018, our beautiful Mum was diagnosed with Leukaemia and our whole lives were devastated.  For the next 6 months, we were right there with mum as she battled this wretched disease that was waging war on her body.  There were times throughout this year that we thought we were going to lose her it was that touch and go, but she fought it so bravely and thankfully she is in remission.  Thank you so much to all of you who have reached out to us asking how our Mum is, the outpouring of support we have received during this awful time has really touched our hearts and overwhelmed us with all the love that we are so grateful for.

Our book, Everyday Additive-Free

During Mum’s cancer battle we were writing our book, Everyday Additive-Free.  Yeah ok, we don’t do things in halves, we get it!  We honestly wrote this book whilst sitting beside mum in her hospital bed on the cancer ward.  This is exactly what mum wanted us to do.  This was the deal we had with mum, we would get this book released and she had to still be with us when it was released!  It was tough, so much blood, sweat and tears went into this book, but we are so incredibly proud of it and know that it will help so many families live additive-free.

So, let’s throw a few stats your way….

Instagram

We have grown to over 20,000 followers now over on the gram.  This blows our mind given we haven’t been on Instagram all that long so thank you to each and every one of you who follow us over there.  We do have lots of fun, especially with our stories where we’re always mucking around and sharing all sorts of juicy info.

Facebook

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