Day 107

Throughout today I could only reflect back on my upbringing and how grateful that I was born to my parents.

While all families go through their trials, I am very mindful us kids where always a priority in my parents eyes ....money or no money we were provided for. They did all to ensure we developed confidence, independence (and not because they wanted to get rid of us), encouraged to join community groups or sports, always there for working bees - school, guides/scouts, its where I get my work ethic and values from. While at times I might have got jealous of friends as it seemed everyone loved and wanted to be around Mr and Mrs T.

I realise now how they were the significant other or role model in some of our friend’s lives. I always say in groups and to those struggling through their childhood 1 significant person can enter your life and affect the direction you are heading.

My parents are these types of people both in their own way. If I can only be a poor reflection of them in my life and work, I know I have achieved a lot……….