We decided that we would put in for jobs at Hermannsburg.
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| me canoeing in the beautiful gorge |
This is only an our and a quarter drive from Alice Springs. In the December of
that same year we moved out to our new house next to the local school.
Hermannsburg or Ntaria as the local indigenous call it is a
remote community. This is what we came to the Territory for we
would now be living with the indigenous people in their
community and helping the students all we could. We had an
issue about what would happen to Mia, luckily we found a lovely
lady who was prepared to look after her whilst we were at work.
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| the wonderful Hosking family- my kids second family!!! |
After a while we decided to try Mia in the local child care, so she
got to mix with other children and it was also our way of
supporting the community. The child care is located in the
Women's Centre and the local ladies spoil her. As soon as I walk
in they say "Mia, Mia's here" and someone takes her off me for
a cuddle. They are so beautiful and gentle with her; it really
puts my mind at rest. They are getting more equipment out
there for her and will get help from Mia's team in Alice.
The children in the community are also really good with her. When
they see her they like to pull her cheeks and give her a kiss. I once
asked a child why they did that so much to which he replied it is a
kiss of good luck. Many of them say she is their sister, or they are her
uncle. They are such sweet kids. At times Mia had to come into our
classroom and once when she was upset one of our boys who was in
grade 8 stopped his work and went to her pram, picked her up and
walked around the room patting her back settling her. I was amazed
by this automatic reaction from him whilst I was helping another
student. They all know Mia's condition and ask if she will be in a
wheelchair. We can only reply that we don't know. But to them they
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| mia when she used to eat! |
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| mia playing with her choccie custard...mmmmm |
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