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A memorable time? I had the pleasure of naming a dear little baby who had downs syndrome, he was so tiny, not yet showing the signs of his condition, sleeping peacefully, contented in the arms of his mum.
I managed to catch up with him again two years later at one of his cousin’s naming. He played happily with the other kids not a care in the world. I became quite friendly with this family having named 6 family members over a period of time. Sadly this happy little man lost his life, battling a chest infection that worsened. I attended his “Wiggle’ funeral and we sang and clapped to the music of this popular children’s group. I took away the smiling face of this little boy into my heart and made sure I visited and extended some comfort to his mum and other family members.
On a lighter side had a great family that I returned four times to name their babes and on the last child, Rob came out with a big bottle of champagne, “Kaye”, He said,” thank you for looking after our family, we love you and would like to give you this gift, but we don’t want to see you again….this is definitely the last one!! “
I have always found being myself and taking others as they are has been a great lesson, our residential address has no bearing on the type of person we are, and I’ve been to some less than what we would call ideal places.
In five years time I will be 68 and I trust I will still have the enthusiasm and vitality to keep on doing what I love. Getting alongside people and making their celebration whatever it might be the best possible.
Kaye O'Donovan
General Celebrant
Ballarat Victoria
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