October/November 2012 Timaru Tots - Parents Centres New ...

editorial
Hello Everyone,
This is my second editorial for
this month. I had written my first
one when I received the president’s
note. I realised that we
had written similar things about
the speed with which the year is going, and the
onset of Christmas. Deciding that I did not want
you to read the same thing twice I thought I
would start again.
On a personal level the last month for us has
been very hard. We were reminded of the importance
of family when My Father in Law
passed away suddenly at the start of September.
It was a huge shock to us all. Abruptly we found
ourselves in Auckland for a week. Despite the
circumstances though there were some silver
linings. We got to spend a lot of time with Adam’s
siblings, who had flown in from around the
world. It was quality time, unlike the often
fleeting visits that we squeeze in when we visit
Auckland normally.
For the first time Taelyn enjoyed running around
with her cousins. Taelyn has 4 cousins, and they
got along fabulously in those days where all of
our families camped out at Adam’s dads place.
She was the youngest by 2 years, but she certainly
managed to boss around everyone else. Despite
the circumstances, it was heartening to see
the bonds forming in the next generation. Sadly I
think it was the first time that all of Adam’s dads
grandchildren were in the same place at the
same time.
I think my takeaway from these circumstances
was twofold. It was about the importance of
making the life that you want to live happen. To
enjoy each day, because you really don’t know
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when it will be your last. Secondly it is about the
importance of keeping in touch. We were grateful
that we had talked to Adam’s dad the night
before he died. However prior to that we had
had moments of being slack. Sometimes it is
hard to remember or to make time to pick up the
phone, and touch base, to make the effort to
think of some element of your life that you can
share with them. I want now to remain much
more faithful about keeping in touch, and enjoying
all those relationships while they last.
Finally I think that the priorities that you make in
life always show through. My own Nana is 92
years old, her whole life has revolved around her
family, and fair enough! She has 9 children, 36
grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Despite
these numbers I can still phone her up, say
“hi Nana” and have her reply “Hi Kylie”. Last
week she was hospitalised. When one of her
daughters arrived the nurse said “does she really
have all these children and grandchildren, we
asked her to name them all and she did, but we
wondered if she was making them up!” My aunty
replied - no it really is true!
I hope you have all had a good couple of months,
and that you stay relaxed as the end of the year
approaches, with Christmas and time for family.
Enjoy.
This edition has some great articles, and some
new advertisers, have a read through and enjoy!
Kylie Kilmartin
Email: kyliebr@gmail.com