LIAM'S JOURNEY

Today the 13th of June 2008 is World Blood Donor day.  During and after Liam’s surgery he received 4 litres of transfusion blood.  Without blood donors this would not have been possible.  Lots of people have said to us if there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to ask.  Well I am asking – please think about donating blood. somebody who did helped Liam and there will be plenty more kids in similar situations who need blood.  Here is a link to the New Zealand Blood Donor site with venues where you can donate – http://www.nzblood.co.nz/  Please don’t just think about it, make and appointment and do it!

Liam was overwhelmed by the generosity of his school today.  They had a character dress up day yesterday with a gold coin donation going towards Liams ongoing cancer treatment.  I took him into his class this afternoon where he was presented with $622, a huge big basket of goodies including food, puzzles, games and rugby cards.  There was a lovely book the children had written about why Liam is so special.  It was very touching and Liam will treasure it always.  He is still very shy when it comes to talking about everything going on but he did himself proud and kept his head up, thanked his class and answered all their questions about what was wrong with him.

His recovery is still going well, and he is even managing small periods of getting around without his crutches.  All in all he is doing remarkably well.  Jasper and I spent the day in the garden catching up on some well overdue maintenance – (thanks for your help Rose, Matt and Charlotte)

Take Care

Becs, Jasper, Liam and Ashleigh