The Gardener

IF 1.6 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS Journal of paediatrics and child health Pub Date : 2024-08-21 DOI:10.1111/jpc.16653
Mick O'Keeffe
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Abstract

Hi Mum, Hi Dad. Hello Dr. Mick.

I can see you all there at the clinic.

I'm pretty young.

Mum and Dad, you seem a bit sad. You're worried about me, aren't you?

I am a long way behind the other kindergarten kids.

You aren't too sure what lies ahead for me.

Hang on, sorry, I think I am being rude. I can be like that sometimes, without meaning to.

I should introduce myself, that's right, I remember now.

It's Cooper speaking. Future Cooper, that is.

I have news.

Would you believe me if I tell you that things work out brilliantly?

Mum and Dad, you will push yourself to do things for me that you can't imagine yet.

We practice a lot of things together when I'm little. Some nice people give you tips on what to do. I learn to talk, write my name, look after myself.

You will find a school that really wants me there.

Mrs. B, she is a great teacher, you are going to love her. The whole time I am at school, she makes sure I am going well.

Jimmy, the school's gardener, will let me help him out. He gives me my own garden, teaches me how to look after it.

I will make the front page of the school newsletter one day. The headline will say “Cooper's Green Thumb.” Can you see me there in the picture? Leaning on my garden fork, looking at the plants I've grown.

I learn to swim – well! You will be so proud of me when I win races at the school carnival. I still do lots of exercise, it makes me feel good.

Dr. Mick….what car do you drive? Ha! A red VE Holden Commodore, of course I remember! Get ready, I am going to ask you this question every time we met. What can I say, I just love cars.

Speaking of cars, how about this? I will learn to drive in an old Toyota on my uncle and aunt's farm. This all happens when I am still at school. Relax, it's just around the paddocks, it's fine! I still spend a lot of time down there. I love helping out and learning how to do farm jobs.

Right now, I am saving up for my own ute. A Volkswagen Amorak twin cab to be exact. I've always wanted one. I'll keep reminding you about that too, Dr. Mick!

Mum and Dad, can you see me as a teenager?

At the age of 13, I start putting out our neighbour's bins, just to be helpful.

And then another neighbour. And another….

Everyone seems keen for a chat on bin day. I am very reliable they all say. I even earn money for doing it.

You know the family in our street with the big yard? One day they see me mowing our lawn. (Did I mention I am great at this?). They ask if I can mow theirs as well. I get paid for this, too!

And then another neighbour….

Oh wait, here's my favourite bit. I have my own business now!

Lawns and gardens, that's my thing. I am so happy when I am outdoors.

Mum and Dad, you help me set it all up. We find some courses to take, so I can learn more skills. Dad, you are driving me to the jobs at the moment. But soon I'll have my own licence….

Anyway, sorry, I've rambled on a bit.

Maybe it's hard for you to picture all of this right now?

Amazing, isn't it?

But this is exactly what happens.

Dr. Mick, as you are talking to my parents, be honest about how I am going, and what might happen.

But make sure you tell them about this kind of future.

You've seen it before; you know it's possible.

Mum and Dad, I know you will always worry about me. That's okay.

Stay hopeful though!

The future is a good place for me.

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妈妈好,爸爸好你好,米克医生!我在诊所里看到你们了,我还很小。你们很担心我,是不是?我比其他幼儿园的孩子落后很多,你们也不太确定我的未来。我应该自我介绍一下,对了,我想起来了,我是库珀,也就是未来的库珀。爸爸妈妈,你们会逼着自己为我做一些你们还无法想象的事情。一些好心人会给你一些小建议。我学会了说话、写自己的名字、照顾自己。你会找到一所真正想要我去的学校。B老师,她是个很棒的老师,你会爱上她的。吉米是学校的园丁,他会让我帮他的忙。有一天,我会登上学校通讯的头版头条。标题会写 "库珀的绿色拇指"你能在照片里看到我吗?我学会了游泳--游得很好!当我在学校嘉年华上赢得比赛时,你一定会为我感到骄傲。我还在做很多运动,这让我感觉很好。米克博士....,你开什么车?哈!一辆红色的 VE Holden Commodore,我当然记得!准备好,我们每次见面我都会问你这个问题。怎么说呢,我就是喜欢车。说到车,这个怎么样?我会在叔叔和婶婶的农场里,开着一辆老式丰田汽车学开车。这一切都发生在我还在上学的时候。别紧张,只是在围场周围转转,没事的!我还是经常去那里。我喜欢帮忙,学习如何干农活。现在,我正在攒钱买自己的越野车。确切地说,是一辆大众阿莫拉克双排座敞篷车。我一直想要一辆。我也会一直提醒你的,米克博士!爸爸妈妈,你们能看到我十几岁的样子吗?13 岁时,我开始帮邻居倒垃圾桶,只是为了乐于助人。然后是另一个....,每个人似乎都热衷于在垃圾桶日和我聊天。他们都说我很可靠。你知道我们街上那户院子很大的人家吗?有一天,他们看到我在修剪草坪。(我说过我很擅长这个吗?)他们问我能不能也修剪他们家的草坪。我也因此得到了报酬!然后另一个邻居....,等等,这是我最喜欢的一点。我现在有自己的生意了!草坪和花园,这是我的专长。爸爸妈妈,你们帮我安排这一切。我们找了一些课程,让我学到更多技能。爸爸,现在是你开车送我去工作。米克医生,当你和我父母谈话的时候,诚实地告诉他们我的情况,以及可能发生的事情。爸爸妈妈,我知道你们会一直担心我,没关系,但要充满希望!未来对我来说是个好地方。
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health publishes original research articles of scientific excellence in paediatrics and child health. Research Articles, Case Reports and Letters to the Editor are published, together with invited Reviews, Annotations, Editorial Comments and manuscripts of educational interest.
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