Tuesday 8 September 2009

Finally

Have you ever felt some things were just as they were meant to be? Ever clicked with someone and knew in an instant the relationship was going to work?

Well, that's what happened to me today. I rushed home from work a little early to meet our Time For Kids child, and even arriving home at 4.45 I didn't make it. They were early.

But, it didn't take very long to figure out this relationship was meant to be. Our child, lets call her Hermoine, is a lovely young lady. Charming, whitty, somewhat shy, intelligent, classy and all together very nice. And her nan is just the loveliest lady. She does a lot of volunteer work and also is a dog sitter.

They were here for over an hour and a half, and we all felt the whole "click" thing. Nan is someone who would fit in very well with my circle of friends. Friendly, kind, caring, funny and a great lady, I like her a lot! I think this set up will work for all parties in a lot of ways. And I don't think I am exaggerating when I say I think we have made friends for life.

I have always believed in God, and Nan is a very devout Christian, and Hermoine goes to a Christian college. I think we have all be placed in this situation for a reason, and it just feels very right.

I am quite optimistic about this set up, to the point where I suggested this weekend we were free if Hermoine felt comfortable visiting so soon. As Dobby and I have plans for Saturday afternoon I suggested either Hermoine could visit Saturday evening and stay or come over Sunday if she felt it was too soon. She opted to stay Saturday night. That's very encouraging!

As our friendship progresses I will keep you posted....

5 comments:

Chris H said...

You need to explain 'Time For Kids' child!
It sounds like a nice thing to be doing...

Colleen Barnett said...

For those who may not know, Time for Kids is an organisation that looks for part time carers for disadvantaged children, who are willing to take the child for a weekend a month, spending time with them, giving them a little bit of distraction or nurturing where they may not otherwise receive it.

In our case, the child lives with Gran so has no interaction with other families. She has friends at school but doesn't get to spend quality time with other kids/families, and poor Gran is the sole carer, so we will be helping her out as well with respite.

:-)

Anonymous said...

Well done!!! love wally xxx

SOL's view said...

Ah, I love it when a plan comes together!

*lights cigar*

**undistsm** ... ok, stumped!

Butterfly Kissez said...

That's an awesome thing to do and so very you! Good job :)

*imetsuf* lol almost sounds like I messed up!