Words from a grateful mum

Parent’s thoughts…

“Having BBBS in our lives has been a life changer. When Jordan was 7, and my other son was 6, I was a full time single Mum, and their father was not a constant in his life. Jordan had male role models, but needed one who would bring regular joy, happiness, consistency, self-esteem and a person to do adventures with. BBBS matched us with Tim.

Right from an hour after the interview we were a team, and that was 9 years ago. For a couple of hours most weekends for 9 years, Tim has voluntarily given his time. The two have gone fishing, learned to cook, played ball, gone bike riding, sailing, kayaking, dog walks, and so much more.

Tim has watched Jordan grow up literally, and mentally. He has been here through the good and bad (the boy’s father died in 2015). Tim was a huge support to not only Jordan during this time.

He has become just a part of our family really over the years as we see him every week when he picks up Jordan. The support he has given our family through tough times by being the listening ear, humour and genuine kindness has been amazing. The dedication he has shown to Jordan and my family is exactly the kind of mentor Jordan needed, and made me feel comfortable letting my son go off with him every week.

Being part of the BBBS family and having a Big Brother for my son has been, and is, a treat. I am very fortunate, thankful, blessed, and couldn’t have asked for a better mentor for my son than Tim. The importance of having an older “parent and friend” role model has supported Jordan to learn to trust, to teach, encourage and have fun. The fact that Tim has seen Jordan on a consistent basis is just what we needed in our family at the time for Jordan. They will always be great friends now and Tim will always have a place in our lives”