I also Apart from the desire to help other families. Neil and I are so proud of Kirsty and all of her achievements. In the book I also introduce my youngest daughter Melissa, who is twelve. She is a thoughtful and loving daughter and sister, and she never fails to show resilience.
Melissa often confronts life’s challenges
In a positive way – she reminds me to keep positive. Together, we are a close family who really made the most of lockdown; we created our list to data own family parties, enjoyed quizzes, created TikTok videos, and played ‘hide and seek’ in the garden.
‘Our Family’s Journey Through Disability and Cancer’ will be released in October and it will be available on Amazon and Ingram Spark. On Amazon, both an eBook and paperback format will be available, and a paperback version on Ingram Spark.
Monies from the sales will be donated to
CLIC Sargent and Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA). Both of these charities have already read the book, and you will find a review in phone lists for non-profit fundraising Efforts the introductory pages. Clic Sargent and DSA have both helped our family over the years.
As I write this blog, we find ourselves back to where we were four years ago… almost exactly to the date. This time, a routine blood test told us that Kirsty has leukaemia again. There are no words to describe how we feel.
Kirsty has once again been
Pulled away from her happy and fulfilled life, to a life of being hospitalised and with no control of her life. Kirsty just wants to be home with her family and sale leads getting on with the daytime routine that she enjoys; a routine she established herself to keep entertained during lockdown.
Kirsty was due to start her new college in September. Coincidentally, September is also the month for ‘Childhood Cancer Awareness’.