I have been enormously encouraged to believe that the future for my children and their children will be secure and made better by what I have heard over this weekend at the summit. Governance of the nation has taken the first step and I think that the current leaders will take the next in acting on many of the measures (ideas) brought to the forfront at this summit.
Finally we have the chance for governance for the better for all Australians rather than the bitter wrangling between the so called left and right. It is time for politicians to accept that negativity does not serve anyone and to be able to come to a consensus on the issues that affect all Australians.
If you did not catch any of the summit please try the website and in particular the plenary session at the start the 20 th April on the "migrant" vision.
http://australia2020.viostream.com/streaming/plenary.aspx
I look forward to some interesting points of view on this.
By all means also check the final session for the "big ideas" as the outcome of this very important happening for your future.
as always with love from Toomas.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Grandchildren / Children
A great joy in my life is the time I spend with my grandchildren. It is a time when I can be a child again as well. It seems to me that the innocence of young children is infectious - allows us "grown ups" to forget the burdens placed on us ( incl. by our selves).
A few weeks ago I spent a long weekend with Gus and Hugo. Gus as always can be a little overwhelming but just a joy by rewarding us with his love and enthusiasm. Hugo is starting to know and trust me even though I see him only a few times a year. The occasion was a party to celebrate Hugo turning 2 years old. Everyone seemed to have a great time! The occasion reinforced my love for the family - as if that was necessary.
Earlier in the year I spent a weekend in Sydney and caught up with Michael's ans Shannon's little boy, Boston. It was wonderful to have Boston throw the ball to me and play as soon as I arrived. We continued to have a great time together.
I know I will have many more wonderful times with the boys. Thus I am also looking forward later in the year for Krista's and Sonya's new additions to the wider family. I pray each day that all will go well for their births.
More regularly I see Maureen's girls - her 5 grand daughters are mine as well. The 4 living in Canberra are aged from 18 months to 7years. It is always fun to spend time with them and they return their love to me many times over. I know that they also keep Maureen young at heart.
A few weeks ago I spent a long weekend with Gus and Hugo. Gus as always can be a little overwhelming but just a joy by rewarding us with his love and enthusiasm. Hugo is starting to know and trust me even though I see him only a few times a year. The occasion was a party to celebrate Hugo turning 2 years old. Everyone seemed to have a great time! The occasion reinforced my love for the family - as if that was necessary.
Earlier in the year I spent a weekend in Sydney and caught up with Michael's ans Shannon's little boy, Boston. It was wonderful to have Boston throw the ball to me and play as soon as I arrived. We continued to have a great time together.
I know I will have many more wonderful times with the boys. Thus I am also looking forward later in the year for Krista's and Sonya's new additions to the wider family. I pray each day that all will go well for their births.
More regularly I see Maureen's girls - her 5 grand daughters are mine as well. The 4 living in Canberra are aged from 18 months to 7years. It is always fun to spend time with them and they return their love to me many times over. I know that they also keep Maureen young at heart.
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