A Day for Thinking.

[Leighton]

makes all the talk of green zones and sink holes seem very unimportant.

[uripper]

Kev (& others)

I wholehearted endorse the comments of others above.
In recent times have experieced some very dark days and sleepless nights through personal loss (of marriage /the family dream) - small in the scheme of things, though none-the-less devastating. Yet I feel lucky to have the world I live in, and the people to share it with, particularly my children. One of the things that helped me a great deal was a book, so I thought I'd share it here :

"Manhood" bySteve Biddulph: Finch Publishing
Date Published: 6/5/2004 ISBN: 0091894816[/font]
Steve Biddulph is Australia’s best-known family therapist and parenting author. His books, including The Secret of Happy Children (published in ten languages) and the acclaimed Manhood, are popular all over the world.

Since publication of the first edition in 1994, Manhood has had a profound emotional impact on thousands of men and women. Copies have been passed from hand-to-hand by friends, partners, workmates (and from sons to their fathers) – with the simple message, ‘You must read this!’

Manhood tackles the key areas of a man’s life – parenting, love and sexuality, finding meaning in work and making real friends. It opens new pathways to healing the past and forming true partnerships with women, as well as honouring our own inner needs. This revised and expanded edition includes two new chapters, ‘Making School Good for Boys’ and ‘Men’s Groups’.


Nearly every man will find something in this book to shift his thinking, and perhaps his life. And nearly every woman will applaud the change. Best of all, there’s something peculiarly Australian about Steve Biddulph’s work – poetic yet down-to-earth, committed but practical, sensitive but free from self-indulgence.
Richard Glover, The Sydney Morning Herald


Biddulph is the man the Australian men’s movement has been waiting for .. His book is a good mix .. moving stories from men’s lives .. plus all sorts of practical ideas about changing men. At last some solutions ...
Bettina Arndt,The Australian



all the best Kev, MalM

[cqfreshie]

Kev, I think Australia is the lucky country. Even luckier for having you make it home. I'm sure, with a man of your calibre as a father, Jake will do well.

Cheers

Graham

[For Steve]

G'day Kev

I've been sitting here trying to think of what to say... I'm lost for words.

Best wishes
Brad

[kingtin]

Thanks everyone for your kind words and thoughts. It only confirms just how lucky I am, and that goes without saying that the rest of my family feel pretty lucky too.

Jake is taking it in his stride now, although he is still pretty anxious, having not only lost a mate, but with work experience coming up soon, he was planning on his mate being with him for that.

It never rains but it pours ......................Josh (Kingcobe) has now gone and broken his hand playing footy............a Godsend in a way as he now can't play the playstation and fills in his time doing homework without me having to nag him

The only thing I don't feel lucky about is the new rig.......delivery 4 to 6 weeks and we're into week 6 (tomorrow) and no sign yet Still, I'm enjoying getting more photography done.

kev

[Peanuts]

Kingtin,
Thanks for sharing mate


all the best
adam

[jtpython]

We forget so ready our feeling and over look at times how things effect our children , as we are alot stronger in mind then they are at times.
I know my son lost a friend of his in a horse riding accident and really hit him hard where at times i may be heartless in my feelings towards how he was reacting all we can do is give our kids as much support and help in these sitiuations.
Sorry i don't word things right but Kev that was some touching stuff thanking you
JOHN

[Dirtysanchez]

G'Day Kev.. Thanks for sharing and all the best to your young fella, and to Josh in his recovery.
Knowing how you feel at the moment.. My dad passed away Last Thursday, the day before Anzac day, after a 3 year battle with cancer. We buried him Tuesday just gone.
Life is too short, there are never enough good days to go fishing, and we often under appreciate the important things, like our health, and our families.

Good luck with the new boat when it arrives, it will be worth the wait
Russell

[kingtin]

Russell, sorry to hear that mate. Like I say, I consider myself lucky, especially when I hear what other folk have to suffer. My heartfelt condolences to you and yours mate.

kev

[Dirtysanchez]

Thank you Kev
He had fought the good fight and was ready to go.. He was also pleased that he taught one of his sons (me) about fishing, and in particular, catching beach worms and reading the surf gutters & getting a feed of whiting..

I also inherited his beloved tinny, which will now be assaulting the creeks around brisbane!!

[kingtin]

I also inherited his beloved tinny, which will now be assaulting the creeks around brisbane!!

What better bequest and legacy, Russel.

kev

[Reel Nauti]

Thoughts are with you Russel. We lost my mum-in-law a week before Christmas and sometimes I find my wife curled up in the laundry in tears. It takes time, make sure you give yourself plenty.

Dave

[Dirtysanchez]

Thanks Guys
Sorry Kev for hijacking your post.
No disrespect intended

[kingtin]

Thanks Guys
Sorry Kev for hijacking your post.
No disrespect intended

Russel mate, I don't see it as a hijack at all............more a welcome contribution.

kev

[kingtin]

Thoughts are with you Russel. We lost my mum-in-law a week before Christmas and sometimes I find my wife curled up in the laundry in tears. It takes time, make sure you give yourself plenty.

Dave

Belated condolences Dave, and yet further confirmation of how lucky I am. Being an only child, and having no relatives at all, other than my own 5 sons and grand kids, I've not yet had to suffer the death of a loved one. Barring an accident or serious illness being visited upon them, I'm likely to go before anyone else close to me, and will therefore be spared what so many other folk have to endure.

kev