My husband, who is an American and I had retired to a little cottage in up State New York.
A division of the Ministry of Social Development, Child Youth & Family held a Family Group Conference, in April 2007 and we came out to New Zealand to attend that as well as visiting family and friends. It was agreed that our granddaughter was in need of care and protection due to the mother’s mental disabilities caused by alcohol and drugs.
Our granddaughter was 2 ½ at the time and would barely speak a word. In two weeks we had her knowing her colours, counting to ten and she was well on her way to matching her peers at every level.
After being in our care since then, we have bubbly, happy, contented little girl, certainly not the sad little one that first came to be with us and is now more than equal with her peers.
We on the other hand, have gone through much anxiety, concern about our financial circumstances and our general well being. I have started this website because my experience tells me that there is an urgent need for people in similar circumstances to find support and fellowship.
I hope that you will share your experiences both sad and joyful on this site which will encourage others to gain insight and comfort.
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SERENITY PRAYER
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the dfference.
'Life isn't about how to survive the storm, But how to dance in the rain.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; They just make the best Of everything they have.
ALBERT CAMUS
“Life is the sum of all your choices.”
AUTHOUR UNKNOWN
“No such thing as closure! Put it on the shelf and lock it away.”
LEO AIKMAN
“You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than you can by what others say about him.”
Some people have a wonderful way of putting others at ease. You, say and do the little things, that will comfort and will please. You have special kind of warmth You’re quick to understand. And whenever there is trouble you lend a helping hand. This world of ours is a better place and happier by far. Because there are some special people As wonderful as you are.
May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
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