John, in Australia, and Mary, in America, were aging comfortably

in the shadows of their respective families.

Until, suddenly and unexpectedly,

Destiny came knocking; 

opening a door to a new, revitalised and exciting, though risky, future.

It was an opportunity neither could refuse.

Arriving in Australia on Valentine's Day, 2002,

Mary knew she hade made the right decision...

And, so too did I...