EYES AND INDEPENDENCE

Eyes and Independence

Blogs and Stories

Every Tuesday - a reflection

15/9/2020

 
Young boy in crawling position pointing up at the camera - other children and adult legs in view in the background
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 

0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Kerri 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. ​


    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

    Archives

    September 2020
    August 2020
    May 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    August 2019
    June 2019
    January 2019
    November 2018
    June 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015

BOOK NOW
​​Eyes and Independence is a Provider for NDIS participants who are predominantly Plan Managed and Self Managed
(No. 4050011793)
​
In growth, through play, and when reading, we learn...
​© Copyright Kerri Weaver 2016-2020
ABN 19 938 087 031 
  • Home
  • SERVICES
  • CONTACT
  • FOUNDER
  • RESOURCES
  • RECOMMENDED LINKS
  • BLOG AND STORIES
  • POLICIES
  • Home
  • SERVICES
  • CONTACT
  • FOUNDER
  • RESOURCES
  • RECOMMENDED LINKS
  • BLOG AND STORIES
  • POLICIES