I can't believe that a year has passed and that life has changed so radically. The vocabulary we use and the expectations we have of life are so different to those we had over a year ago. So much has been crammed in and I almost can't remember what life was like pre-diagnosis.
Francesca has been the most amazing and inspiring child, taking each day in her stride and teaching Stuart and I about courage and bravery. Her ability to continue to laugh even in the tough times has kept us strong and kept us going as a family unit.
We are also completely indebted to our family and friends who, over the past year, have encouraged us to keep strong. Have cooked for us, listened to us feel sorry for ourselves and supported us in such a variety of ways (including the provision of wine for me!). A big thank you to the lovely Maggie who has provided us with a cleaner over the past year - the most wonderful gift! To Phyllis for raising money so that we can have a holiday later this year. For our friends who have kept calling and have been so patient with us when we haven't returned calls or haven't been able to see them. To the lovely Pippa and Alex who made and bought christmas lunch into us at the hospital and for taking me to the Sanctuary for the day. To our parents who, at the drop of a hat, have come to help out when needed.
The past year has been amazing and tough, has had fun times and has been incredibly distressing and stressful. We are so privileged to have the most skilled Doctors and nurses caring for Francesca and know that they have made this year so much more bearable for all of us. Rochelle at GOS is a complete star along with Nick, Fran's consultant.
As you can see from the picture above, Fran's lovely hair is coming back and she is looking as lovely as ever! Thanks for reading and your support over the past year.
Francesca has been the most amazing and inspiring child, taking each day in her stride and teaching Stuart and I about courage and bravery. Her ability to continue to laugh even in the tough times has kept us strong and kept us going as a family unit.
We are also completely indebted to our family and friends who, over the past year, have encouraged us to keep strong. Have cooked for us, listened to us feel sorry for ourselves and supported us in such a variety of ways (including the provision of wine for me!). A big thank you to the lovely Maggie who has provided us with a cleaner over the past year - the most wonderful gift! To Phyllis for raising money so that we can have a holiday later this year. For our friends who have kept calling and have been so patient with us when we haven't returned calls or haven't been able to see them. To the lovely Pippa and Alex who made and bought christmas lunch into us at the hospital and for taking me to the Sanctuary for the day. To our parents who, at the drop of a hat, have come to help out when needed.
The past year has been amazing and tough, has had fun times and has been incredibly distressing and stressful. We are so privileged to have the most skilled Doctors and nurses caring for Francesca and know that they have made this year so much more bearable for all of us. Rochelle at GOS is a complete star along with Nick, Fran's consultant.
As you can see from the picture above, Fran's lovely hair is coming back and she is looking as lovely as ever! Thanks for reading and your support over the past year.
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