Eyes and Independence
Every Tuesday - a reflection15/9/2020 ![]() Every Tuesday for 5 years our 'Mum's group' got together Ours was of course the 'best group' and our bonds would last forever Some of us were 'older mums', some of us were 'young' and the wisdom of all ages created such diversity among The unknown ahead, the baby rules we required got us thinking and sharing and positively inspired We had ‘Mums’ from interstate, local town and overseas Without extended family, one another responded to our pleas Everyone looked forward to our Tuesday in the park The next Tuesday at someone’s home, The next – creating a landmark Birthdays were celebrated together as a group Invitations were not necessary as we were all in the loop We had our list of names and numbers to check on now and then If we did not turn up on Tuesday, concerned others would ask ‘when’ Some of us suffered PND, sleep deprivation or pure exhaustion, some were so relaxed and ‘natural’, we questioned their milk portion? When the time came and our 'first ones' started school Things changed somewhat with sadness, moving on seemed cruel There were some lucky families who were graced with more than one But others returned to a working life, supporting their partners, daughter or son Life has changed for all of us – most ‘children’ now seventeen Our fond memories of ‘mum’s group’ - laughter, friendships and caffeine There has been loss within our group, due to things beyond control We have been there for each other, in or out the cubbyhole The bonds our kids developed in those early days may not all be remembered But the strength in those that have remained will not ever be severed The experiences, the photos, all trigger a special time of our lives in ‘Mum’s Group’ growing, playing, reading and rhyme. Kerri Weaver
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Leave a Reply.AuthorKerri Weaver is a passionate and caring service provider. She loves sharing her knowledge and skills to supporting those with vision impairment and additional disabilities. Kerri has worked in the field of disability for over 30 years. Her experience includes working in Tonga with a specialist team on multiple occasions. CategoriesArchives
September 2020
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