Diploma

of Community Service has now commenced, with a bang, and have received my transcript for Certificate IV in Community Service.  Yay!  Diploma is more theoretical, but I'm looking forward to learning to write critically and bureaucratically.  We also have 240 hours of work placement to complete in addition, and I have a few ideas of where Id like to go, but am open to guidance...

Let's go!

2 years

This picture was taken in 2009, about 2 weeks before his accident.  He's been gone 2 years now.

Love-a you. I do.

Miss you, Joey McGoey. 

Another chapter Finished

The Coroner's Court finally made the decision that no inquest would be required, and that a Death Certificate for Josh can finally be issued.

Finally, this particular chapter can end. 

And then Life Changed

forever.

3 years today, Josh nearly drowned in the backyard pool, and was left severely brain damaged.  3 years ago.  And 18 months since he grew his angel wings.  Man, where did that time go?

We wont be 'doing' anything to remember today. I mean, ugh, who wants to really remember it?  On the other hand, its a date I never forget, but not a day goes past when I dont think of my Jojo in some way. x

A new year

I know for some, 2011 is a year some would rather forget.  Some people I know have been through some absolute rubbish, and even still trying to dig their way out.

But as always, I believe its how you deal with what you're given that really matters, and shows your true character.

Here's hoping 2012 is fantastic for you, and a year of moving forward.

For my Angel

at Christmas :)

This Much

Water safety isn't just about backyard pools. Potential hazards are all around; buckets, dog bowls, esky's, puddles,and of course showers and bath tubs!

It only take 'this much' water for a child to drown.  Watch the water!

Always, always, always!  Watch the water!  Not just pools of any kind, but bath tubs, showers, buckets of water, even puddles. It doesn't take much water for a child to drown.

Community Services

Hello! Hello!

It's been a while, but life has been busy.  Mostly good; only one or two of the usual 'things' not even worth a mention, trying to bring things down.  But that's life.

It's how and what you do with what life hands you that matters.

A few months ago I started full time study in the Community Services Industry.  I can honestly say its one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I enjoy it immensely.  I have submitted a few assessments now, and the feedback has been positive, so yay!  (Even had to do a speech, and shook less than previous occasions! haha!).  I'm on the right track!  This particular course is a wonderful general course introducing this field and opportunities (and gaps) within it.  I have an idea of where I want to go with it all, but one thing I have definitely learned is that you can plan things all you like, but sometimes things happen that you have no control over and you need to change direction...So it is with study; I have a goal in mind but I could end up in a different place. And I can't wait to see where that will be!

I've also worked a little and enjoyed some industry visits, and those experiences have been invaluable.  I look forward to more eye-openers!

My gorgeous kids are developing on many levels, and I am really proud of each of them and love them to pieces.  There are still times we need to re-adjust as a family, depending on what is happening at the time, but again, that's just life, so we move forward together.

365 days

There’s that ache again. Recognise it now.

The pain in my chest wanting, needing,

To burst out through the hole that is there.

Permanently gaping.

The noises that rise from the depths of my being

Out in to the air

Shouldn’t surprise me, but they do.

Still feeling raw.

Oh, the things I would change if I could.

To have your gorgeous whole healthy self here.

That cheeky laugh, those quirky ways.

Ah, hindsight.

I miss you endlessly.  More than all the blades of grass

And all the ants in the world.

Weren't you just in my arms? Didn’t I kiss your chubby cheeks?

Just dreaming.

Still so surreal. Time drags. Time flies.

Each step I take is one forward but

Only ‘cause I know that’s what Ive got to do.

Miss you.  Love-a you. Always.