Hi Everyone

What a day. Managed to get a ticket for the Chelsea v Bolton game, cheers Alan. Enjoyed it very much but well done to all you Man Utd fans you've been very consistent over the year, well deserved. My only issue today from one referee to another was scholes should of gone for an early bath but I'm sure that would of not changed anything. For all you Fulham fans, how things have changed over the last six games, great stuff, all that hard work has paid off!
Got a busy week ahead, back at work for a few days, as well as other very important matters to sort out with my family. I'm getting pretty impatient about my fitness levels on my left leg, but I'll just have to wait and realise it takes time to mend. Hope you've all enjoyed the sunshine, love to you all. x

Seen The Treehouse At Last!

Went to the treehouse tonight with Sal for the first time and my first thoughts boys and girls were that you all did a great job. I could not believe how high you all went up the tree. Luke didn't take after his dad on this one, I'm totally scared of heights! The football shirts, socks, flags, towel and even a chelsea teddy gave me thoughts how caring you all are. Thanks also goes to Mums & Dads for planting bulbs etc around the tree, look forward to seeing them come out next year. My hope is you all have good lives and get repaid in kindness. Love to all x.

Physio That Makes a Difference

A lovely friend of ours, Jane Hoggarth, who is a qualified Paediatric Physiotherapist, has been kindly dropping in to see Neil once a week for the past month or so and putting him through his paces with some physio! He has improved tremendously with Jane's help and can now bend his knee to about 90 degrees. His lungs are much better than they were but still not as good as they are hopefully going to get. He now walks with barely a limp but his leg does stiffen up if he over does it (although that didn't stop him from refereeing the boys' matches on Sunday!)

Thank you Jane - you have truly helped so much and are very encouraging. Here's a little clip of what they get up to!!!

Thank You All For Your Tribute

For those that don't know, Brockham Badgers FC held today a fun day of football for all boys and girls of all ages. Over 200 children came along and enjoyed playing all day with a free lunch provided. Organisation again was superb with plenty of volunteers making another event go smoothly. This year not taking Luke I found really hard when I woke up this morning. I thought of him throughout the day how he would of played with his mates.
Thank you so kindly Grant Ashley and the commitee for Lukes tribute today it was really humble and obviously something I will never forget. I will talk to Luke in my own way and tell him how wonderful everyone has been. Love always Neil & Sal xx.

Thank You!

Firstly I would like to thank all those responsible for making last Saturday a very enjoyable day even though at times it became abit emotional. I couldn't of written a better script. Chelsea played very well and fully deserved there victory on the day. My thanks also go to my good friend Simon and John Terry for ensuring all my family went to see the game. My thoughts throughout were with Luke and how he would of reacted during the game. I know he was smiling especially at the end which gives me some comfort. Take care all of you x.

Just To Let You Know How Things Are From Me!!

After a short stay in East Surrey Hospital I've kept myself fairly busy which then takes my mind of other things. Support and kindness from everyone is still very much appreciated. I'm writing this as I still miss my boy so so much and that I can't see any light at the end of the tunnel. You would think that I should be able to deal with this but truthfully I can't and never be able to, I'm lost without him. Sal and I are getting councilling which I hope will help us, but we'll see. I get real comfort in sitting outside our local church, doing abit of gardening, I think about Luke and Sal all the time. I wish you all well and without you I'm nothing x.

Car Wash Fundraisers

A group of 10 of Luke's friends all got together on Friday 11th April to go around Brockham calling on people to ask to wash their cars in aid of the Surrey Air Ambulance. Lee, Rosie, Lara, Hatti, Pippa, Will, Josh, Russ, Kieran and Alex spent all day working tirelessly to raise money for the charity. They had good weather for most of the time but did get caught in a hail storm, thunder and lightening and rain but carried on regardless. They all stopped for a short while at our house to refuel with sandwiches and some lovely cakes made by Helen, Lee's Mum (thanks Helen they were scrummy!). They raised £345 which is a fantastic achievement. Well done to all of you. Neil and I would like to thank you for your hard work and for giving up your day.