The following was written on March 28, 2009
(during a retreat I was participating in)
What My Life Says About Me
I am Yvonne Anne
I was a granddaughter of four grandparents…
who played an active role in my childhood
John and Mary…Dad’s stepfather and mother and
Josephine and Semen…Mum’s mother and stepfather.
(Interesting how they were written differently.)
My ‘Baba’…(grandmother Josephine) was a real matriarch.
I am a first-born daughter of Nicholas and Anne
Dad…lived 90 years…passed on a year ago…and is truly missed.
Mum…a true role model of a strong, courageous woman
her physical health now beginning to decline at 77.
I am thankful, for the many things they taught me…
their sacrifices, commitment and love for their family.
I am a sister to Sonya…younger than myself.
Celebrating the growth of a relationship that never was…
Enriched with sharing, laughter, tears, honesty…
I am mother to 3 totally amazing children…
Despite my need to belittle my role as their mother,
They are responsible, productive incredible human beings.
I am a woman who did what she had to do in order to survive…
Leave a marriage that no longer felt
supportive, nurturing or encouraging
to my awakening and true Self.
I am sorry for the grief that others experienced
as a result of the choices made many years ago.
I am trusting that all is and has been
according to divine timing and plan..
Even when it has been difficult for me to feel and accept this.
I am a woman of diverse friends, both male and female.
I am a friend who loves to inspire, encourage and share with.
I am a friend who has not always felt comfortable sharing her truth…
I am a friend who loves, appreciates and honours
the beautiful connections I have made with others….
and how they have touched my life.
I am a pioneer…
stepping out into new territory before others.
I am a visionary…
connecting with how to help create a better world
for children, teens and adults.
I am creative and enjoy creating inspiring messages, cards, emails etc…
I am an eternal learner…. open to new ways of seeing things.
I am a teacher of elementary school children…
disgruntled with the structure of our educational system
and the curriculum we are mandated to cover.
I am sad that true curiosity and discovery have no real place,
that nurturing empowered, accountable, loving, thoughtful children
is not a major focus of what we teach and nurture in children.
I am a teacher…just not in the regular sense.
I am dragonfly energy…shimmering, beautiful…free to take flight.
I am horse energy…free to gallop and feel the wind in my face.
I am gentleness…afraid to come out….for it is a sign of weakness.
I am thoughtful…thinking of things to do for others.
I am a woman at crossroads in her life…feeling stuck
wanting more…desiring more…wondering….how…
I am eager and excited to continue to create…
a life of unlimited opportunities and possibilities.