Although we are in a tunnel of sadness, there are some positive things coming up on the horizon which we'd like to share with you.
On 8th November we are going to another 'Bereavement Day for Parents', this time locally in Reigate. We are hoping to meet some lovely people again and to share and comfort each other. This will be similar to the one we attended in Liverpool a few months ago but we felt we gained great strength and benefit from it we decided to do it again.
Then at the end of November we are going away for a weekend to Devon with a group of couples who have all lost an only child. It's not a formal structured weekend just a pre-Christmas get together and a chance to chat and help one another. We've been in touch with a couple of people and they seem very positive and friendly. We won't really know anyone but I'm sure we will do after a couple of days!
When we went to The Royal London Hospital a few weeks ago we were asked if we would help them set up a support group for people and their families who had been in Intensive Care. We are both really keen to do this and agreed without hesitation. They will contact us early next year to arrange things. They are so pleased with Neil and his progress and see him as a positive example
Christmas is looming and it will be such a hard time for us and our families. We have decided to help the homeless in Deptford for the Crisis Christmas Centre on Christmas Day and Boxing Day starting at 7.00 am! We should be finished late afternoon and able to see both families in the early evening. Just wanted to do something different. Christmas is a time for children and we just want it to come and go as quickly as possible.
Hopefully a few things to look forward to in the future.
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Sally & Neil - you are both such inspirations, I'm sure the couples you meet who have also lost children and the families from the Intensive care unit will all gain great strength from meeting you both.
Jackie xx
Dear Sally & Neil,
My heart goes out to the both of you. I do hope that you find some comfort and support from the other families that you meet. It's nice to see that something good can come out of the heartache that you are both going through. The two of you truly are an inspiration and have no idea of just how much you are helping others. Not a day passes when I dont think of you guys and what your going through.
With love Susan
P.S Kirsty is still doing really well.Still has her bad days,but we get by. I'm trying to organise a visit back to the Royal London at the moment. Kirsty wants to go back to visit the intensive care unit. Would also like to meet those who were involved in looking after her. Think it would be good for me too.
On our last visit to Barts to see Simon Holmes. Kirsty was asked if she would be prepared to talk to other patients that may need some support;Of course Kirsty is happy to do this if needed.
At the moment shes having her teeth repaired, lost a few in the accident. She hates the dentist, but is so brave about it all.
will be in touch, take care xx
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