Jess Redden has revealed she’s returning to Ireland after spending the last few months in Australia with fiancé Rob Kearney.
The couple relocated to Perth at the end of December after he joined a new rugby team, Western Force, but she needs to return to Ireland to finish up her pharmaceutical degree.
Now on the way home, Jess has been reflecting on the last few weeks, revealing the trip was probably the best thing that could have happened to her.
“Sometimes the best detours in life are the ones we never have planned,” she said.
Jess continued, “After so much heartache and darkness I stepped on a plane into the unknown little did I know taking that step would be my best decision in life to date – our angels are always watching us and willing is to make those steps.
“Thank you Perth for helping to heal my soul, mum get the kettle on – I’m coming home.”
It’s been a very emotional few months for Jess and her family, after they lost her dad Brian in September.
Following his passing, Jess said, “The person we lost never truly leaves us, they would want us to keep going, to keep smiling, laughing and living.”
She added, “I promise to always keep making you proud dad. We may not ever see you, but we’ll never be apart. God has you in his arms but we’ll always have you in our heart.”
Jess and Rob were due to wed but decided to put their nuptials on hold for the time being. Whenever they do tie the knot, we’re sure it’ll be a gorgeous occasion.