Angels Do Exist

I've met  many beautiful people throughout my life who are now lifelong friends. However, I've only met a couple of people in my life who I know are truly Angels on earth. 

One such person is Amanda.  

Amanda 

I posted a job ad on Perth Gumtree a few years ago now for two after work hours Carers.  One of the lovely people who applied for one of the positions was Amanda.  

The minute I met her I knew I was going to give her the job. It was one of those instantaneous 'click' connections.  Never mind that she had a gorgeous Irish accent (you know us Celts all love each other) but she had worked solely with children with special needs.  It was her passion and I had just struck gold!

Amanda is one of those rare people on our planet whose heart and soul is called to work with children with special needs.  This was absolutely apparent the minute Caragh and Amanda met. Caragh had a huge smile on her face while Amanda chatted away to her just like she would to you or I. The relief and gratitude I felt at finding this angel was almost overwhelming.

It is so important for parents of children with special needs to be able to trust the people that help with the care of their child.  I knew in that first instant that I could trust Amanda with Caragh's life.  I also knew that Amanda completely understood my need for a break and time out.  It was such a relief to talk to someone who absolutely got that Carers need cared for. 

Over the years Amanda has become so much more than the lovely angel that works for me.  She is a true and close friend to both Caragh and I.  She is family.

Amanda and Caragh out for a walk 

Tonight was the last Thursday night Amanda will work for me because she is about to start on a beautiful, very much longed for life back in Ireland with her Man.  I am deeply happy for her that her dreams are coming true - a real fairy tale story!  

I just wanted to pay tribute to the beautiful person she is, to acknowledge the fact that she has blessed both mine and Caragh's lives immensely.  We are going to miss her dearly.  I am completely grateful for all the help, love, friendship and care that she has brought into our home and I wish nothing but the best for her future. 

Mind you, I do KNOW in my heart of hearts this will not be the last we have seen of our wee Irish Angel! If she ever steps foot on Australian soil again my door is wide open to welcome her back. 

Thank you Amanda - you ARE an Angel.