Immunity to Anaesthetic
All around me I can hear crying. A little boy lays in his mum’s arm sobbing as though his heart would break. Opposite me, a mother quietly weeps as the …
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Karma, Kidneys and Turkish Delight
Life sometimes finds fresh ways to kick you in the guts. Last week was on the stressful side, the appointment for my eldest son’s next surgery came through (second this …
Universal Studios: Facing the fear
I am not going to lie, my legs were like jelly as I looked at the monstrous beast in front of me. Either side of me, a child tugged on …
My daughters future: Impotence, Nephropathy, and Retinopathy
Honestly, I just want to cuddle you and tell you it is going to be ok, don’t worry, we can fix it. But I can’t. This year I have read …
Healed through the love of a good mother
It’s become a tradition, every year, my lovely Mum and I take a trip to London for the weekend. We watch a show, go for dinner, meander around the shops, …