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... that mainly music is offered to families going through difficult times. Our mobile mainly music team run music sessions at centres where mums and their children are receiving help.

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A mother of five who has been attending our sessions for most of this year now has taken until the second half of the year to actively participate in the sessions. Initially, her child would only participate while she observed from the outskirts of the room. This woman would often sit with someone else's baby as if it were her security blanket. It is exciting to see her become more involved with her child in the session during the second half of this year. She is even a great example to some of the other very young mothers. This family is from a very low socio-economic situation and the mother has a history of trauma and abuse. I am aware it has taken a while for her to develop trust and to feel a sense of acceptance within the group. She is a devout mother to her children.

 

Initially I had wondered whether she had ever experienced or knew how to play with her children. When I was able to hear some of her story it seemed that she remained very focused on being a provider and found it difficult to trust her own skills when problems arose similar to those which she faced as a child or give herself permission to have fun with her children.

 

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hurting hope book 

It’s hard to describe the very moment when you first comprehend that something significant is wrong with your child—that they have a major illness or disability, or that they are going to die. In that moment, you realize there has not been a mistake, it is your child, and nothing can be done about it. It is only a second in time, but it needs so much longer to explain...”
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In this book Charles and Joanne Hewlett share honestly about parenthood dominated by sickness, disability, suffering, death and grief. Their strong Christian faith gives them hope, but the pain and the misunderstanding and the struggle still has to be lived, one day at a time. This gritty book is essential reading for all carers, nurses, counsellors and others who support families with disabled children

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Started in 1990, mainly music is a fun music group for parents or primary care givers [grandparents, foster parents] to enjoy together with their young child. Throughout the morning, children develop gross and fine motor skills, language, imagination, mathematical and pre-reading skills as well as socialize with others. Each mainly music is associated with and is run by volunteers from a local church. Children are introduced to music, creativity and more, plus families given a chance to think about the God-part of life. Amazing to think that all this can be achieved in a loving, shared family environment.


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Grateful thanks to supporters of mainly music - not only underwriting the wages for our mobile team but also providing some resources and equipment in 2011.

 

Nelson Christian Trust

Wilberforce 21

NZ Lottery Grants Board Auckland

NZ Lottery Grants Board Taranaki

Community Organisation Grants Scheme – Auckland City

Community Organisation Grants Scheme – Manukau

Community Organisation Grants Scheme - Waitakere

RSA, New Lynn

SKYCITY Auckland Community Trust

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