I’m playing ‘hookey’ this week.
I’ve decided to hug my children. Take some time to talk with them, listen and just be there. They are kind of sick of me already…. but they are humouring me.
This week we have all been devastated by Australia’s horrific natural disaster in Queensland. It is all so tragic and it is still a long way from being over. It is quite possibly the worst natural disaster in our history and possibly in the history of our nation. Sadly the death toll looks to be rising as emergency services personnel and police move into the more remote areas of the Lockyer Valley.
Closer to home, we’ve been touched by the death of one of my daughters friends last week. At only 13, his unexpected death has sent shockwaves through our community. Coming to terms with death is painful and complicated for anyone, but watching young teens trying to make sense of it is heartbreaking.
All these things put life in perspective. So, this week I’m playing ‘hookey’ and enjoying being with my children. Working and creating can wait until next week.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Life can be so hard sometimes and makes us wonder why these things happen? I had a very similar experience last year with my 15 year old daughter – It was a long year with her emotionally – All I can say is that just being there when they need you is all you can do. I found it just as hard to deal with. Big Hugs to you all.
Hugs – Fee
Lots of hugs to you all, so sad when young lives are lost.
Enjoy the time with your family, the rest can certainly wait.
My thoughts are with you as you help your daughter through this time.
Toni xx
Those are very big happenings, that need lots of time to come to terms with, especially for young teenagers. Your children are blessed to have a mom like you!
What a sad time it is Kerryanne. Life can be so cruel. Definitely a timely reminder about the unpredictability of it all.
My thoughts are with you and your family as well as the all those affected by the floods.
Lee:)
Such a sad time. I think we all need to slow down and enjoy what we have when we have it. Kudos to you for doing so!
Karla
Oh Kerryanne, the poor mite, what a sad thing to happen to one so young. Hug away … as much as you can.
Hugs,
Joy xxx
Kerryanne, certainly sounds like lots of hugs are needed. The teenage years are hard enough with out having to cope with the loss of a young friend.
As we watch the floods and the sadness that comes with it we all need to take stock of our lives and find out what really is important in our lives
Hi Kerryanne,
I’m with you, lots of hugs needed all around!
Give your family a big hug from me and one very big one for you.
When you’re finished playing hookie I’ve a Stylish blogging award for you!
Hugs,
Anna
Hey Kerryanne! It’s been a hard start to the year all round, really, hasn’t it! So sorry to hear about the death of one of Miss Aimee’s classmates. Unexpected death is always difficult to deal with, even more so when it’s someone with a lifetime of living that won’t happen. Glad the girls are humouring you, cos like bears, you can never have too many hugs! :0) Here’s a few more … Big Bear Hugs!!! KRIS
So glad you are taking some time off to help your kids cope with loss of a friend and all that is happening in your beautiful country. Part of our jobs as moms is to be a container . . . to help our kids learn to contain life. Good work, mom.
fondly,
Glenda
Hello my treasured friend!
Sorry it has taken me all week to comment – I have been thinking about you and hope that all is well in your world. xxxx Lots of free hugs coming to you and yours from Melbourne…
Love to you and your family sweetheart. xx Vikki xx
You do that Kerryanne….that sounds just perfect…you are a good mother…and each day we can spend with our kids is a treasure to hold near and dear to our hearts.
My thoughts are with you and yours..and all those undergoing such extreme challenges at this time.
Carmelina
Hugs to you. So sad.
Stina