What I would do differently if I were to do it all over again with what I know in hindsight? In looking back over this after writing it – it does look like I am beating myself up – so taking the lens of maternal guilt away – these are the things that I could […]
Hindsight – a bucket list Read More »
Perverse as it seems now – the very best advice ever given to me regarding Skye was from the hospital: had I heard it from my heart, not my head . . the growth of a mother . . through the getting of wisdom. Learn to live each day at a time Never expect anything
Kathryn attended the Waimarie Adult Learning Centre at New Plymouth Girls’ High School for two days a week in 2008. The Unit has traditionally catered for students with severe physical disabilities and in 2007 we enrolled our first student who was mobile. It was with enthusiasm that we met Kathryn who was not only mobile,
Kathryn -Our Waimarie Runner Read More »
From a friend in retrospect . .. Prior to Kathryn, Heather already had 2 children; My memories are of Heather looking after me – especially cooking. Her energy and interest in life. Her drive and intelligence. Me at times feeling discombobulated in big city Brisbane and with study (she was my main acupuncture lecturer when
Kathryn (orginally known as Skye for first 4 years) being different . . Read More »
Patricia and her extended family (whanau) have embraced her as their own. She is blessed to have them. They feel blessed to have her. Written four years ago .. “There are many special people who touch our lives in a certain kind of way and have known them we will never be the same again
Kathryn’s angel speaks – from another mother’s heart Read More »
Several years ago I thought it time to put Kathryn’s story up on line for those who may have been her volunteer – some would have been touched and wondered what happened next . . I asked about, and received various responses – some of them are below. I feel this one gives the depth
Kathryn is a much loved person Read More »
Being a mum , I discovered just how much was sacrificed for me. We all live and breathe every tiny hiccup for the baby we make. Nothing is as important as their very . .. Not understood till we get there ourselves After 35 years of dispensing health care and advice, I now understand that
What started me on my journey? Read More »
