Our four children, they have also taught me much, and I still learn from all of you. Thank you for showing me the love and the respect that you have for our whānau as a unit. I'm so proud of you, of the choices you have made, the learning that you still undertake, the support that you give to your siblings and to your communities, your sense of humour, and of the beautiful young people that you are. You've always shown respect to your elders; are well-rounded, opinionated, and confident individuals. Jakarna, Kiriahi, Rex, and Brereton—I am truly blessed to have you. You are the four walls of my whare, and your father is the roof that holds us all together. I am a very lucky mother and wife.