Ray Finishes High School in 12 days!

It's been a big journey for Ray transferring from a co-educational state school to an all boys catholic private school on his final year in high school. He did survive and he will soon finish high school in 12 days time. The culmination of their high school year is a Senior Valedictory mass and dinner to be attended by parents/guardians.

Next post will feature Ray's journey in his last year of school. It is a significant chapter of his life and also ours as we look forward to another chapter of his educational achievement.

This song was sang during their awards night -

A Dinner at Sofitel for a Mother and a Son

The school of ray sponsored a luncheon exclusively for mother (or significant female as they called it) and son at the Sofitel in Brisbane. There were about 90 students who attended and it was such a wonderful time for mum and son to spend time together, bond and be with other fellow classmates and their moms.

A Poem Written and for ME!!!!

For the first time in my entire life, someone had actually written a poem for me and guess who wrote it? Ray.... on mother's day 2007. This must be one of the most treasured gifts I'll ever have in my life- it's kinda corny but it's TRUE!

It's untitled though.And here' s our conversation after my overwhelming emotion of gratitude and shock.....

Me Gee, I can sell this poem to a magazine for a fortune

Ray No, you won't

Me why not?

Ray Because I have the Copyright

Me But you've given it to me

Ray Yes I did write it for you , but I own the copyright.

Me OK- as long as when you get rich, can you pay off my mortgage.

Ray Of course.....

end of conversation

there- it's in black and white that he agreed to pay my mortgage ...hahaha! i doubt it...

.....and here's the poem

dear mumbles

i've known you for 17 years of your life

you've known me for all of mine

you've provide me a childhood free of strife

because of you, everyday will shine

we have had altercations in the past

you taught me right from wrong

and for how much longer life will last

i'll always know it was you who made me strong

patient, kind, loving, funny, playful and wise you are

there's nothing as important to me in this world as you

you are my guidance and everything more

because of you I am going to get through.

happy mumbles day!!!

love you forever Ray xoxoxoxoxoxo