A Letter for Hiram

Hiram, I have finally found a second to write about you and to you. At this present moment in time you are staying with us. You first came to stay with us in July. First with Mum, then with Jeanette, Janai and Justine and then with only your little sister. During this time you remained very confused not knowing when or if you were going home. You really wanted to be with your Mum and Jeanette and Janai. I didn't know how to tell you the...

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Finally, The Wait is Over..

In 1990, 25 years ago my mother and father lived together on a farm in Tynong. My sister attended her first year of primary school in Garfield and was in grade Prep. I was two and my brother would have been one and while Mum worked as a house cleaner for a couple who owned the Milkbar she used to keep me quiet by having me watch The Wizard of Oz on Video as she cleaned and helped around the shop.. It was my favorite movie ever! Some of...

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September School Holidays {in pictures}

Late last month the kids received a much needed break from school. I hadn't made plans for their time off and so we took things just one day at time..  We took a trip to the library..  and played some chess.. We went out for lunch.. and ate cake.. We went to the wave pool in Melton.. and swam the day away.. Hung out with friends.. and enjoyed sleep overs.. We went Fishing...

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