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Being A Mum: Be There When It Counts

13/5/2018

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Happy Mothers Day to all the Mums. A big thank you to my Mum who has been there for me when it mattered most. Today my beautiful daughter reminded me that being a Mum is about being  there when it really counts. As working Mums we often feel anxious about the role we play.  Are we there enough. Kirsten reminded today that what really matters is how we understand the needs of our children no matter what the age. In her card she reminded me of a situation  6  years ago . Kirsten was studying in Australia and we were living in NZ. Being challenged by our own transition and stresses of supporting a country post Earthquake. Kirsten  had flown through her subjects but was really challenged by a subject called Metatheory. Her solution was to go and get as many books and articles as possible and she was overwhelmed. As we all would be   when  we  overthink any situation. We flew home for the weekend. I sat and went through a whole semester of work and then coached her. She passed! Today she reminded me what this meant to her. "You provide me the love and support and guidance that I need. Remember without your assistance love and support I would still be buried under a growing pile of books trying to get through meta theory. " She is now a Registered Psychologist helping families and children and happily married.  I am so proud of her. What she doesn't realise is how since the day she was conceived she has helped me get through a lot of tough stuff.  Being a Mum puts everything into perspective. Making choices. The choice to be there when it really matters to both of you. Of course I am so much richer by now knowing meta theory........Knowledge that is yet to come in handy! 
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    Jacki Johnson

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