If you go to Gerard’s blog via the above link you can find out all about this special woman in her nineties who became Australian Senior of the Year.
It’s immensely gratifying that she received this award..
Australian Senior of the Year 2012
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Auntie, Sister. Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Mother and Wife of German Descent I've lived in Australia since 1959 together with my husband Peter. We have four children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. I started blogging because I wanted to publish some of my childhood memories. I am blogging now also some of my other memories. I like to publish some photos too as well as a little bit of a diary from the present time. Occasionally I publish a story with a bit of fiction in it. Peter, my husband, is publishing some of his stories under berlioz1935.wordpress.com View all posts by auntyuta
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I didn’t know we have a Senior of the Year. I must see…
Aunty Uta, I went to Gerard’s site & there’s a photo of an Aboriginal woman but no name – just a link. So I clicked the link & on the left it says ‘Australian of the Year’ and ‘Senior of the Year’ but no names – nothing. Can you maybe put a link on your site? You’ve made me very curious!!
Sorry, about that. Her Name is Laurie Baymarrwangga. Please try this URL>
http://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/?m=laurie-baymarrwangga-2012
Hi Noeleen, I’ll go to ‘edit’ of this blog now so I can put the link in. You’ll find a video about 90 year old Laurie called ‘Australian Senior Citizen of the Year 2012’. This video is outstanding. I’m sure you’ll love It!
Thank you Aunty Uta. This should be enlightening. I had no idea this woman existed. Absolutely precious, by the sounds. It’s wonderful you’ve highlighted her 🙂
I just noticed, there seems to be a link in my reply already. I thought it wasn’t possible to put links in replies.
Such an amazing, inspiring post my friend. Thanks for sharing to us a rare gift of inspiration. Age should not stop people from doing what is good, from following their heart and passion. People should never forget that we will all one day grow old and that it is a part of life. We should never forget to show our love and respect for our elders no matter how successful we are or how smarter we are. The richness of a person lies in his heart and soul and not in how may college degrees he/she has. Take care and all blessings to you and your family.
Thank you, dear IT, for this lovely comment. I picked up the story from Gerard’s post. I hope you were able to watch this excellent video about this remarkable 90 year old woman. At age 90 she seems to be still in very good spirits and caring for her people. All the young people look absolutely beautiful and healthy. It’s good to see a healthy, well functioning aboriginal community. Sadly you don’t see this kind of thing in communities where unemployment and alcohol and drugs and lack of education places people into a destitute situation.
I always love to hear about success stories where people are healthy, happy and smiling.