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Yesterday, the school rang to say that my son Jake was in counselling but didn't want to come home as he wanted to stay with his mate. Jake is autistic, as are his other two mates. He only has two mates, as autistic children find it hard to socialise. His other mate died in his sleep the night before and the school had just been informed and they in turn, then informed Jake and his remaining mate. They both chose to stay at school and console each other, rather than come home. He is devastated and it was really difficult to get him to go to bed last night as he thought the same thing would happen to him
He's ok this morning and his thoughts are now with those who made sacrifices for us all.
I'm lucky because my son is still with me.
I'm lucky because the school handled it so well.
I'm lucky because my kids are growing up in a country where the schools place emphasis on mateship, and the honouring and remembering of those who make the supreme sacrifice.
I'm lucky because my family has the freedom that others who knew nothing of me, fought for.
I'm lucky because I live in the best place on earth where my kids can grow to their full potential and be loved and accepted for what they are, not who they are.
I'm lucky because Australia accepted me as a citizen.
Thank you Australia and thank you those who fought for, and made Australia what it is today.
And on a lighter note I'll repost this for those who have joined since I last posted it. It sums up how I feel about the lifestyle and the fishing here. It's more than being just about boating/fishing, it's about how lucky I am.
MUSINGS OF A MIGRANT
I love my boat, she's good for me
She takes me out across the sea To places I've not seen before Majestic dunes and golden shore The bays, the creeks, I love to roam Since first I called Australia home A crowded beach, that's not for me I prefer tranquillity The dugong turtle, mighty whale They fill my thoughts when first I sail From ramp, to beacon, then out of sight Into the beauty of first light Far from worries, care and woe To beauteous sights, I now do go The mangrove trees, the soldier crab Who moves across the mud so drab But even 'drab" is beautiful If viewed through eyes that are not dull So what! about the mortgage rate? So what! about the bill paid late? So what! about the price of fuel? So what! about the hosepipe rule? So what! about the strife torn world And all the insults that are hurled? By pollies who simply fail to see How many more are just like me Who simply like the finer things That this Lucky Country brings The Buzzards call, The Eagle's cry Gliding gracefully 'cross the sky The sparkling sea, the glistening sand The sunrise spreading 'cross the land The mighty cliffs, the breaker's roar The wash retreating from the shore The heron's stalk, the plovers walk These the things of which I talk To children who are filled with awe “Take us fishing,” they implore All these things I hold quite dear When seen through eyes that are now clear From mist of toil and haze of war And all that has been gone before By men who know not what I know Of wonderment and nature's glow I love my boat she's good to me But more than this, I plainly see It wasn't her that gave to me It was Australia, don't you see?
kev
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mate, that must be tough on your boy, if that were one of my mates i dont think i could get to sleep regardless of how they dided,
thats tough,
good to see the school handled it so well,
Lest we forget those who fought for us as australians,and our contry of australia
Kev I think Jake is also lucky that he has such great parents in both yourself and Bridget. Not a day goes by where I don't count my blessings for living in what I believe is the best country in the world. If every living being in this country would realize this I think we would look after what we have just that little bit better. Thanks for sharing.
jake is a top little bloke, supported by some great parents, and a great community.
australia is the best place on earth
lets respect her and all who live within her.
I read your posts with admiration and respect. You enlighten so many of us with your wit and your wisdom. Yours has not been an easy lot Kev, but together you and Bridget have made a tremendous impact on so many souls, the fortunate and the unfortunate.
Yes we are in indeed so lucky to be in this beautiful country, Australia. And she in turn is also blessed to have adopted sons and daughters such as you and yours.
Ahhh the sage and his best work...thinking of Jake as he grieves his friend and thankful for the hope there is because of the sacrifice of those who have gone before
That is terrible news mate I am happy to hear that the school has handled it well for Jake witch would have made it that little be easier for yourself and Bridget to deal with.
As Andrew and others have said, I am sure having parents like yourself and Bridget will make it a lot easier for him.
Loved your poem too Kev, makes me think how lucky I am to have grown up in this great country. Glad to have you and your family around to enjoy it and remind the rest of us just how lucky we are.
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