So I guess it’s for the best that they didn’t pop in.

I loved having them in country though, didn’t you?  

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are determined to use their celebrity for good purposes, to inspire others towards a life of resilience, optimism and service.

These expecting newlyweds seem able to engage with people of every age and situation in life so easily that I’m sure we all feel we could relate to them comfortably.  

I was particularly chuffed with their royal visit to Dubbo and their recognition of how the difficult drought conditions are causing stress for the wider communities surrounding farming regions. 

It was good to hear Prince Harry speak out in acknowledgement of the challenges to our metal health that these pressures expose us to.    

The lack of rain in our area has overwhelmed many families, farms and businesses locally, and we need to reach out to each other to provide hope for the future.  

It can feel impossible to climb out from under the weight of negative thoughts when they’ve piled up on top of us, but it’s vital to call out for help, as every member of this community has a valuable role to play.

The difficulty for those trapped in the ruts of their dark thoughts is that they are often speechless, so we all need to keep watch and ask questions. 

Our fear of offending is worth overcoming.  

Watching Harry and Meghan chat to a 93-year-old widow of a Victoria Cross war hero helped remind us that there is a way though disaster and we have to support each other to find it.  

Watching a darling six-year-old boy wrap himself around royal necks and stroke regal whiskers made our hearts sing.

It also reminded us that sometimes by surviving life’s most difficult situations, we can provide and find experiences of profound joy.  

Now, I wonder if I should attempt to find the deep joy of clean windows through the struggle of the squeegee?