May 22, 2007
Happy Sixteenth Birthday Jaimie
Jaimie is sixteen today ..this is a truly an emotional occasion for Laurence and I. Jaimie has now finished compulsory education and we are so proud of the way she has applied herself to study. The outcome of the exams is irrelevant because we know that Jaimie will achieve all she sets out to in life. Her 'unique' sense of humour (as her form tutor put it) and vivacious personality will endear her to people throughout her life.
The following is a quote from the speech of Sheila Ferrari (my boss and Jaimie's Prep School Head) from Jaimie' s batmizvah. It best describes 'Our Jaimie.'
"This little tiny person came into a bewildering and confusing situation SCBU a Special Care Baby Unit noise, bright lights and assaults on her minute body.
With the determination she has shown in so many ways since Jaimie fought for her future and won against all odds. No amount of expertise could have done it without Jaimie's indomitable will to overcome!!
We at Avon House met her after caring for Carly and Joëlle for a few years and shall we say Jaimie was different we had been warned!
I firmly believe God makes each one of us unique, priceless and precious! We are all priceless and precious but some appear more unique than others Jaimie is one of these she I believe, has described herself as eccentric!!
Well done Jaimie, where would we be without people who are not afraid to be different!
I just want to say G-d chose the right family for you and they are all proud of you Carly, Joëlle, Nick, your Grandparents and extended family and above all your Mum and Dad. Remember to listen to the advice and opinions from those who love you, develop discernment and learn how to accept, with respect, their views and again develop with their help the wisdom to reject or accept this."
Jaimie, We all love you so much
carry in enjoying life and happy sixteenth. We hope you enjoy the sixth form at Trinity High School in September.